DLA News Archive

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Director talks Troop Support operations with leaders, hosts town hall for employees

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders engaged in dialogue with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams about the actions they are taking to support DLA’s Strategic Plan, after which Williams held a town hall, during his visit to Philadelphia Dec. 7. Williams reviewed Troop Support’s Dynamic Operating Plan to understand how the organization’s fiscal 2019 plans connect to agency strategy. Williams also praised Troop Support’s accomplishments and later shared the praise with the workforce. “It’s clear that you are doing some very positive things at Troop Support,” Williams said. “My compliments to you.”

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.

Dec. 14, 2018

Yokosuka’s Cline named DLA Junior Enlisted NCO of the Quarter

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carolina Cline has been selected as DLA Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2018.

Dec. 13, 2018

San Diego’s military liaison officer promoted to Lieutenant Commander

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — On Nov. 2, DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s, commander Navy Capt. Jerome R. White administered the oath that promoted Navy Lt. Araceli Galvan, San Diego’s military liaison officer to Lt. Cmdr. during a ceremony held at the Naval Base San Diego Chapel.

Dec. 12, 2018

DLA, services, clothing and textiles vendors ‘synchronize’ warfighter support

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — Synchronizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s warfighter support with industry and military service partners ensures readiness and lethality for future operations, DLA Troop Support’s commander said during a planning brief Nov. 28 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dec. 10, 2018

Tablet usage – a modernization beginning for DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Employees at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania have been using tablets in the warehouse since 2016.

Dec. 7, 2018

Transportation employees receive award at Defense conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two DLA Distribution transportation employees were honored at the 2018 National Defense Transportation Association-United States Transportation Command Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Dec. 6, 2018

DLA Distribution announces Strategic Goals Awards Winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila C. Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, announced the Strategic Goals award winners for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Dec. 4, 2018

Barstow distribution center supplies tents to victims of Super Typhoon Yutu

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the wake of Typhoon Yutu, DLA Distribution is once again demonstrating its unwavering commitment to Whole of Government entities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Dec. 3, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan holds retirement ceremony for MLC employees

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On November 16, 2018, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan held a retirement ceremony for four of six Master Labor Contract employees, honoring their significant contribution in an exceptional amount of time. With 216 years of combined experience, Yokosuka will feel the loss of these employee’s work ethic and efforts.