DLA News Archive

June 6, 2018

Distribution showcases FY18 operations plan to DLA Director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — During his first trip to DLA Distribution headquarters in 2018, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams sat down with the organization’s commander, Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, to discuss DLA Distribution’s 2018 Dynamic Operating Plan.

June 1, 2018

Troop Support employee honored for 36-year career

PHILADELPHIA — A supervisor with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was recognized for his 36 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony May 31. Mark Scott retired as an integrated support team chief for ground support in Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain, where he oversaw contracting of material handling equipment like

May 31, 2018

Memorial Day Observed Parade, Ceremony in Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — As the nation recognized its deceased veterans on Memorial Day, the up-and-coming generation showed Gettysburg the future is bright.

May 31, 2018

Sacrifices remembered at Memorial Day

TRACY, Calif. — As the sacrifices of nation’s war dead of past and present conflicts around the world were being honored on Memorial Day, the American military must continue to be ready to respond to a number of challenges in many parts of the world.

May 30, 2018

DDC’s first commanding general honored with Hall of Fame induction

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Inside the DLA Distribution Headquarters building bearing his name, Retired Maj. Gen. Kenneth L. Privratsky, first commander of Defense Distribution Center, was formally inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame on May 11.

May 30, 2018

Troop Support senior enlisted leader retires with nearly 26 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — On the cusp of Memorial Day, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s senior enlisted service member thanked fallen military members for their service during his retirement ceremony May 23. Army Master Sgt. Jose Moraga retired from the military with nearly 26 years of service.

May 29, 2018

Man’s best friend: Distribution employee’s daily life enhanced by guide dog

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution headquarter employees may have noticed a new employee over the past few months, a rather furry new employee. Xavier Chronister, a nearly two-year old Golden Labrador Retriever is DLA Distribution’s newest Organizational Management/J9 directorate employee.

May 24, 2018

Distribution recognizes Lupus Awareness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — May is Lupus Awareness Month. The aim of Lupus Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate others about this life changing disease.

May 23, 2018

Erno becomes newest commander of DLA Distribution Sigonella

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Vincent V. Erno assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, in a May 23 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Europe and Africa commander Army Col. Theodore B. Shinkle.

May 22, 2018

Dozier recognized for achievements as DLA Distribution Sigonella commander

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Capt. Pamela Dozier has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy.