DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

Jeremy M. Beckwith has been selected as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

July 3, 2017

Corpus distribution center announces new deputy

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Jeremy M. Beckwith has been selected as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

Is independence earned in the Revolutionary War the only type of independence we honor on July 4?

July 3, 2017

Commentary: Modern American Independence

The author reflects on what might be unspoken sources of greater meaning for Americans on Independence Day, beyond a fitting celebration of victory in the Revolutionary War.

A variety of entertainers kept children occupied during the event.

June 30, 2017

McNamara HQC Family Day provides time for fun and family

Sunshine, cooler-than-average temperatures and a plethora of activities and games provided a picture perfect backdrop for thousands of employees to connect with family members and each other during the 2017 McNamara Headquarters Complex Family Day.

During a recent active shooter exercise at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, installation Police arrive on the scene of the activity.

June 28, 2017

Installation active shooter exercise tests crisis response

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To test the installation’s emergency and crisis response capabilities, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted an active shooter exercise June 8.

The local Feds Feed Families food drive opened June 20, and Defense Logistics Agency employees in Philadelphia have already donated 962 pounds of food. Several employees and their families volunteered to decorate the collection boxes.

June 28, 2017

Feds Feed Families underway at DLA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The local Feds Feed Families food drive opened June 20, and DLA employees in Philadelphia have already donated 962 pounds of food as of June 27.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, presents Master Sgt. Cynthia Stewart with the Defense Meritorious Service Award.

June 26, 2017

Stewart receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal for service to DLA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Prior to departing DLA Distribution following almost one year with the organization, Army Master Sgt. Cynthia Stewart received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her service from July 2016 to May 2017.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander, gets a standing ovation at the conclusion of his final workforce town hall June 20. Earlier, he played a video in which customers from around the world thanked Troop Support employees for their support.

June 22, 2017

Troop Support commander delivers ‘thank you’ messages to employees during final town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton made a grand entrance into his final town hall June 20 and showed a video in which customers from around the world thanked Troop Support employees for their support

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, Continuing Government Activity team has received the 2016 Global Distribution Excellence: Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for outstanding contract oversight.

June 22, 2017

Jacksonville distribution center receives award for Contract Quality Assurance program

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, Continuing Government Activity team has received the 2016 Global Distribution Excellence: Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for outstanding contract oversight.

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, comannder Navy Supply Corps Capt. Pamela Dozier is administered the oath of office by Capt. Christopher Parker, Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella commander, during her May 31 promotion ceremony.

June 20, 2017

Dozier promoted to Captain

SIGONELLA, Italy — United States Navy Supply Corps officer Pamela C. Dozier was promoted to the rank of Captain on May 31.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017.

June 20, 2017

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 242nd Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters auditorium, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017. Distribution’s chief of staff, Perry Knight spoke about the significance and history of the day.