DLA News Archive

March 26, 2019

With the clock ticking, teamwork gets a ship underway

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Lt., SC, Willard Trefren with Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania was one of many that got a desperate call for help; get us this part fast or the USS James E. Williams will not be underway in time.“It was a high priority requisition form,” said Trefren. “Essentially there are some things that a ship has to have up and running or

March 25, 2019

DLA Installation Support for Distribution’s Mellon presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Glenn Mellon, an equipment specialist for DLA Installation Support for Distribution – Engineering & Equipment Division, received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

Distribution’s Pulgar presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Business Development’s Shala Pulgar received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

Susquehanna’s Roads and Grounds team works to keep employees safe during winter weather

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Living in Central Pennsylvania, especially during the winter with unpredictable weather patterns, the daily commute can be difficult. Luckily, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland has a reliable team in place for when winter weather events threaten work stoppages.

March 21, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer speaks at Support Ships 2019 conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones was one of several guest speakers at the 2019 Support Ships conference held in London Feb. 19 to 21.

March 20, 2019

Director of the Office of the Chief Management Officer, Department of the Navy, visits DDNV

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Alaleh Jenkins, director, Office of the Chief Management Officer, Department of the Navy, participated in her first visit to DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, where she had the opportunity to meet the team and learn of some of the warehouse processes in place.      Jenkins serves as the principal executive to the Under Secretary of the Navy on

March 19, 2019

DLA Distribution announces quarterly award winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Deputy Commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, has announced the organization’s first quarter, fiscal year 2019 Employee/Team of the Quarter, Military of the Quarter, Mission Impact, and Strategic Goals winners.

March 18, 2019

Susquehanna, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosts 2nd annual Princess Ball

NEW CUMBERLAND,Pa. — Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division hosted an enchanting night for all little princesses at the Father and Daughter Princess Ball Feb. 22 at the Susquehanna Club, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

March 15, 2019

DLA Finance’s Van Sickler presented with commanders coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Business Analyst, Michelle Van Sickler received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 15, 2019

DDSP’s Aerial Delivery and Textile Section NCOIC retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Franz E Tovar, noncommissioned officer in charge, Aerial Delivery and Textile Section, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has retired from the Army having served 24 years in uniform. While coworkers, family, and friends watched, Army Col. March J. Callis, II, commander, DDSP, presented Tovar with the Defense Meritorious