DLA News Archive

Aug. 19, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To discuss the current and future relationship between Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, DLA Distribution hosted Army Maj. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham, commander of TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, August 13.

Aug. 18, 2015

Oklahoma City recognized with Global Distribution Excellence: Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award for its support to DLA Distribution mission, effective and efficient use of resources and quality working conditions.

Aug. 17, 2015

Valentine named Junior NCO of the Quarter

MANAMA, Bahrain — Army Sgt. Stephen Valentine has been named DLA Distribution Junior Non-Commissioned Officer for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 17, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Cooper named Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Antwain Cooper, a distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 14, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Freed awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Lance Freed, a general supply specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year Award for his contributions to the distribution center’s inventory accuracy and performance.

Aug. 14, 2015

Distribution headquarters kicks off OSHA Voluntary Protection Program with Area Safety Representatives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — As part of ongoing efforts to improve occupational safety and health across Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, the Susquehanna installation kicked off the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program with Area Safety Representatives on Aug. 12.

Aug. 11, 2015

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution participates in USTRANSCOM’s Turbo Distribution exercises

LAKEHURST, New Jersey — Recently, a team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters traveled to Lakehurst, N.J., to participate in the U.S. Transportation Command’s assessment of Joint Task Force Port Opening airport and distribution operations.

Aug. 10, 2015

Pearl Harbor’s Ginez wins DLA Distribution Mission Impact Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Michael Ginez, equipment specialist at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Mission Impact Award for his resourcefulness in the management of the distribution center’s vehicles and equipment.

Aug. 10, 2015

Yokosuka’s Tokunaga wins Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Supervisor of the Year

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Hirokazu Tokunaga has been named Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/Materiel Handling Equipment Management Civilian Supervisor of the Year for his focus on customer service and safety.

Aug. 7, 2015

Norfolk employee climbs career ladder

NORFOLK, Virginia — Sheldon Parson, the transportation officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., at Portsmouth, has served in a variety of jobs throughout his almost 15-year career.