DLA News Archive

March 12, 2019

Distribution J9 Navy Reserve Team provides regional support to the European Command at DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s J9 Navy Reserve Team took over a massive effort in support of DLA Distribution Europe’s retrograde mission. The operation took place Jan. 6 to Feb. 2, 2019.   The purpose of the team’s effort was to help reduce retrograde backlog and return key readiness drivers to serviceable inventory. Army Lt. Col. Jonathan S. Ackiss,

March 8, 2019

Modernization at DLA Distribution Korea takes 1960 facilities into the future

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Modernization has reached Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea with a $75 million Republic of Korea funded construction project for a warehouse and a $5.8 million modernization project inside the new facility. The new facility and new equipment were combined with new ideas and efficiencies in how to do business; going from a 1960 era

March 8, 2019

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s Roller named DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kristine R. Roller was recognized as the DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year during DLA’s 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program awards ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13.   DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams presided over the ceremony and presented individual and

March 7, 2019

Warehouse Management System of the future!

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s new Warehouse Management System will simplify storage and distribution processes to better align with industry standards, creating a single warehousing system for all of DLA. The new system will not only take DLA Distribution into the 21st century, but the anticipated cost savings are over 20 million. According to Paul Abel, DLA

March 6, 2019

Modernization in motion! Modernization is the key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of DOD Reform

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s holistic modernization strategy leverages our people, processes, automation and technology to drive increased productivity and greater efficiencies across the entire Distribution network. Modernization is key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of Department of Defense reform. DLA Distribution

March 5, 2019

San Joaquin’s Jelks Awarded the Bronze Star Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Lt. Col. William Jelks was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (second oak leaf cluster) for meritorious service while serving as the Director of Logistics and Maintenance, Train Advise Assist Command-Air, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force at Forward Operating

March 4, 2019

Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs visits DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — The Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs, Dr. Linda Wittor, left, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 28. Her goals were to gain a greater understanding of the Germersheim Army Depot, the units and capabilities, and the depot’s impact to the region and local community. Martin Mendel, chief, warehousing division, DLA Distribution Europe,

March 1, 2019

Distribution’s Saxton receives commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Associate Counsel, Karen Saxton received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 1, 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.

Feb. 27, 2019

Distribution’s Sims presented with commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Organizational Management’s, Bradford Sims was selected by leadership to receive a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.