DLA News Archive

Sept. 12, 2019

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Randleman promoted to lieutenant

During an afternoon ceremony, Navy Lt J.G. Robert Randleman, operations officer of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was promoted to his new rank of Lt. in the company of his family, friends and co-workers. San Joaquin Commander Marine Col. Tiffany Harris provided remarks and administered the Oath of Office to Randleman

Sept. 11, 2019

DLA Distribution and Whole of Government – Support to the Nation and its Interagency Partners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency began focused support to non-Department of Defense customers in 2012 and later identified it as a line of effort under the whole of government portion of DLA’s Strategic Plan 2018-2026.“The whole of government is an approach which involves the integration of U.S. government efforts to harness the strength of all

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s leadership program is key to personal growth

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s leadership development program is focused on military officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian leaders alike, and it’s informed by, and nested with, DLA Director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams’ focus on people and culture.“We want to invest in our leaders by providing them

Sept. 8, 2019

DLA Distribution Korea Celebrates Chuseok

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Korea will be closed Sept.13 in celebration of Chuseok, also known as the Korean Thanksgiving Day. Chuseok is largely centered around the culture and history of South Korea. Because of this, many South Korean families will honor traditions that allow them to reconnect to their family roots. During a three-day period, running from

Sept. 6, 2019

U.S. Army 1st Theater Sustainment Command representatives visit DLA Distribution Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain — Representatives from the U.S. Army 1st Theater Sustainment Command conducted a site visit to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain Aug. 19. Following a command brief presentation, DDNB Deputy Director, Karen Lundy, facilitated a tour in which they visited buildings 400, 200 and 100. Discussions focused on DDNB operations and some specific

Sept. 5, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary on the ground at Fort Bragg in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Expeditionary team arrived at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina, over the weekend to help establish the Incident Staging Base for U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparation efforts for Hurricane Dorian– a Category 3 storm. DLA is closely aligned with U.S. Northern

Sept. 4, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary on the ground at Maxwell Air Force Base in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Expeditionary team arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, over the weekend to help establish the Incident Staging Base for U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparation efforts for Hurricane Dorian– a Category 3 storm. Upon arrival, the DDXX team provided a

Sept. 4, 2019

September is Preparedness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Prepared, not scared; that’s the motto for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ready.gov preparedness campaign and September is preparedness month. According to the site, the purpose of preparedness month is to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.  “I don’t think you have to do anything to

Sept. 3, 2019

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Officer Visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Director, Capt. Steven Leehe, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California’s North Island site during an all hands Aug. 23. A large portion of DDDC’s business is receiving, storing, and issuing depot level repairable for FRCSW, which is one of the Navy’s largest repair

Aug. 28, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, town hall Aug. 22. The town hall began with Jones presenting commander’s coins to DDPW teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.Mr. David Vardaman received a coin for providing outstanding