DLA News Archive

Feb. 14, 2019

Norfolk’s Henry named DLA Joint Reserve Force Junior NCO of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Peter Henry, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, leading petty officer, was honored with the DLA Joint Reserve Force Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award at the 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13 for his leadership during Operations Sabre Strike 2018 and Rim of the

Feb. 13, 2019

Susquehanna’s Guevara named DLA JNCO of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Guevara, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Aerial Delivery East and West Bulk Receiving non-commissioned officer-in-charge, was named DLA Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year at the agency’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13.“An outstanding NCO, Staff Sergeant Guevara's positive impact has

Feb. 12, 2019

Distribution commander hosts team rally touting new business and network modernization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On the morning of Jan. 29, DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted Distribution’s inaugural Team Rally.

Feb. 7, 2019

Distribution’s Warner promoted to master sergeant

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, DLA Distribution Current Operations noncommissioned officer in charge Army Sgt. 1st. Class Kahlil D. Warner was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant during a ceremony Jan. 25, at the organization’s New Cumberland, Pennsylvania headquarters.

Feb. 6, 2019

Oklahoma City’s Queen recognized at annual DLA award ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bikki Queen, office automation secretary for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Division at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was recognized as one of DLA’s 10 Outstanding Personnel of the Year at DLA’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13, for her management of the day-to-day activities of more than 170

Feb. 5, 2019

Jacksonville’s Gist recognized at annual DLA award ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kevin Gist, a motor vehicle operator at DLA Distribution Jacksonville at Gulfport, Mississippi, was recognized as one of DLA’s 10 Outstanding Personnel of the Year award at the 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13 for his innovative load planning.   Gist serves in transportation load planning, physical loading using Material Handling

Feb. 5, 2019

Distribution commanding officer welcomes CYALDG during annual meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group hosted their first meeting of 2019 Jan. 28, at DLA Distribution headquarters, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. DLA Distribution commander Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones welcomed the group and provided an update on how the organization supports its military customers and the Pennsylvania economy.

Feb. 4, 2019

DLA Distribution Headquarters Employees Celebrate Jersey Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the spirit of esprit de corps, DLA Distribution headquarters team members participated in Jersey Day, held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Team members came to work wearing their favorite player/team jersey.

Feb. 4, 2019

Historical F-35 global transportation and distribution planning meeting kicks off at DLA Distribution HQs

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —  The Department of Defense recently assigned F-35 global transportation and distribution and North American regional warehousing to the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command.   The DLA Distribution team along with more than 50 attendees from the Joint Program Office Product Support Manager and Hybrid Product Support Integrator,

Jan. 31, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Executive Officer retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s executive officer, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Rex B. Burman, is retiring after 20 years of military service.    During his retirement ceremony held here Jan. 9, Burman was presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, his retirement certificate, and the coveted DDSP Pallet award, recognizing