DLA News Archive

Nov. 16, 2015

Guam distribution center holds active shooter exercise

MARIANAS, Guam — A 2000-2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation study reported approximately 160 active shooter incidents in the United States, which have occurred in commerce areas, education environments, open spaces, residences, houses of worship, health care facilities, military, and other government properties. “Here on Guam, a beautiful tropical island in the Pacific, we are not immune to such an occurrence of an active shooter situation,” said Macy Ooka, the DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas’ director. “I felt duty-bound to address this very real threat.” As a result, on October 27, the distribution center conducted its first ever full-scale active shooter exercise.

Nov. 13, 2015

Susquehanna military help a local veteran in need

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Assisting Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area, several military members stationed at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., along with others from Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, helped rehab a home in a unique way – by veterans for a veteran.

Nov. 12, 2015

San Diego’s McVey celebrates 50 years of service

SAN DIEGO, California — James E. McVey, a materials handler supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., will celebrate a major accomplishment this month. He will have dedicated 50 years of his life to serving the United States of America.

Nov. 12, 2015

Susquehanna distribution center celebrates the Marine Corps’ Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday by honoring former and current Marine employees.

Nov. 12, 2015

Future opportunities, strategic priorities focus of Navy/DLA Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Partnership opportunities, innovation strategies and other topics of mutual interest were key points discussed by both Defense Logistics Agency and Navy supply leaders during the Nov. 2 annual Navy/DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 12, 2015

DLA Director emphasizes performance-based logistics in Town Hall

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Performance-based logistics was one of several topics Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch emphasized in a Nov. 2 Town Hall with DLA Headquarters employees.

Nov. 10, 2015

Former Air Force supply liaison reflects on life during the Vietnam War

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Jack Sandmeier, who is currently a supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, several of which were during the Vietnam War. This week, DLA Distribution is saluting veteran employees, and this is what Sandmeier had to say about his time in the Air Force.

Nov. 10, 2015

DLA Distribution recognizes the U.S. Marines Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees and leadership gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps November 10, in honor of the service’s 240th birthday. November 10, 1775 was the day that the Continental Marines, later renamed the United States Marine Corps, was established and each year the nation celebrates United States Marine Corps Day.

Nov. 10, 2015

DLA Director touts resiliency, performance-based logistics at town hall

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch stressed the importance of resiliency and cited employees’ achievements toward goals outlined in the agency’s 2015-2022 Strategic Plan in a Town Hall at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 2.

Nov. 9, 2015

Susquehanna Vietnam Veteran reflects on his time in the Marine Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Rodney Brown, a material examiner and identifier at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Remembering all of our Veterans this week, DLA Distribution is honoring Brown’s service in Vietnam.