DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., administers the officer’s oath of office prior to Navy Lt. j.g. Jacob Nguyen being promoted to lieutenant.

Dec. 27, 2016

DLA Distribution Norfolk celebrates promotions of two sailors

NORFOLK, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., recently paused to promote two military personnel to the next higher rank. Both ceremonies were officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.

From left: Tony Acosta, Reggie Burks, Bill Farmer, James Reed, Mike Johnson and George Gray prepare the ingredients for cookies the team made from scratch Dec. 21, 2016, at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 23, 2016

DLA volunteer bakers help USO bring cheer to staff working holidays; drivers wanted

Thanks to volunteers from the Defense Logistics Agency, installation support personnel working Dec. 24-25 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will have homemade cookies to let them know they’re appreciated.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander, presents Russ Brooks, Subsistence field representative, with a certificate of retirement during a ceremony Dec. 15. Brooks was accompanied by his wife Denise, whom he thanked for standing beside him during his career.

Dec. 22, 2016

Subsistence field rep, who helped introduce DoD school produce program, retires

PHILADELPHIA — Russ Brooks noticed in the early 1990s that poor quality produce was being served in the Denver public schools. He later helped user in the DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to provide produce to schools.

DLA Distribution chief of staff Perry Knight talks with students from Central York High School about setting life goals.

Dec. 22, 2016

Local students meet with chief of staff, learn how the warfighter receives supplies at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Dec. 13, 26 students from Central York High School’s advanced placement U.S. Government and Politics class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch presents Aysu Cesembasi as one of the Outstanding 10 DLA Personnel of the Year at the 49th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Award Ceremony Dec. 15 at DLA Headquarters.

Dec. 19, 2016

Troop Support earns several annual DLA employee awards

PHILADELPHIA — Teams and individuals at DLA Troop Support earned several awards at the 49th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Award Ceremony Dec. 15.

Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Customer Operations Team, DLA Troop Support accept the award for DLA Small Team Performance during the 49th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Award Ceremony.

Dec. 19, 2016

Annual agency accomplishments praised

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch recognized several individual and team achievements in an annual ceremony, Dec. 15 in the McNamara Complex auditorium.

Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva, commander of DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, presents the first place Forklift Rodeo trophy to the distribution center’s Transportation Division.

Dec. 15, 2016

Yokosuka distribution center holds annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted their 11th annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally on Nov. 10. Eight teams consisting of 37 participants competed in five events designed to test their safe forklift operating skills.

DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduate Dec. 13 during a ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia. The 56 graduates completed the two-year training program through on-the-job assignments, cross-training, rotational assignments and formal training.

Dec. 15, 2016

Graduates on right pathway to career in warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — More than 50 participants in DLA's Pathways to Career Excellence Program took the next step to a successful career during their graduation ceremony in Philadelphia Dec. 13.

Nine DLA Distribution employees and two teams will be honored at this year’s 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony.

Dec. 13, 2016

Nine DLA Distribution employees to be honored at the DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Nine DLA Distribution employees will be honored at this year’s DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Dec. 12, 2016

Richmond’s Southall retires with 40 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.