DLA News Archive

May 27, 2019

Susquehanna MWR kicks off Commander’s Cup with “Armed Forces Day” 5K Run/Walk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to kick off the 2019 Commander’s Cup Series, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted an “Armed Forces Day” 5K Fun Run/Walk May 16. Forty-four participants competed in the run/walk.

May 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew J. Balogh became director of DLA Distribution Barstow, California, May 24. DDBC stores over 59,800 warfighter support items valued at over $2.1 billion at two locations on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, a United States Marine Corps supply and maintenance installation located in the Mojave Desert east of Barstow, in San Bernardino

May 23, 2019

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin, California, law enforcement officers of the local community, congressional staff and local city council members paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 15 in the fire bay of the Public Safety Center. Assistant Sheriff

May 22, 2019

Distribution Norfolk hosts U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members recently visited facilities at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia. Joseph Kidwell, Jr., senior central case manager, USASAC, expressed his team’s gratitude to the staff at DDNV for hosting them during the visit. “Orlando, myself and Fran could not be more impressed,” stated Kidwell, adding, “to say

May 21, 2019

Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics visit DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics across the services visited Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy, for a tour of the installation and briefings at tenant commands, including DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Honorable Robert H. McMahon; Director for Logistics, Joint Staff, Lt.

May 20, 2019

Distribution Multicultural committee hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Headquarters employees and its Multicultural Committee, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day April 30, with a presentation by Retired Pennsylvania Office of Administrative Law Judge Felix Thau and music by the Cedar Cliff High School choir. The theme of this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Learning from the Holocaust: Beyond Religious Boundaries.”

May 17, 2019

San Joaquin Awarded the 2019 California Employer Advisory Council Veterans Employer of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The leadership of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, and the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1546 union led a vigorous veteran hiring campaign, which led to the installation being awarded the 2019 California Employer Advisory Council’s Veterans Employer of the Year.  The award recognizes an organization’s commitment to an

May 16, 2019

San Joaquin’s Lee-Haynes selected as Employee of the Quarter

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Natalie Lee-Haynes, Receiving Branch chief at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Employee of the Quarter in category C for the first quarter, fiscal year 2019. Her outstanding leadership qualities coupled with her professionalism and dedication to the mission and the warfighter warranted her selection. Shad Winter,

May 15, 2019

Navy Region Southwest Commander Rear Adm. Bolivar visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California at Port Hueneme

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Babette “Bette” Bolivar, commander, Navy Region Southwest visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, at Port Hueneme April 29 for a tour. Navy Capt. Jerome R. White, commander, DLA Distribution San Diego, California, and his team provided a tour of the Port Hueneme operations in building 475, a building

May 14, 2019

Advanced Study of Air Mobility Officers visit DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted 16 field grade officers from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Study of Air Mobility class May 3. The annual event highlights the course these advanced aviators receive while visiting Japan. According to Rivera, “It’s a great opportunity to engage and discuss with the young