DLA News Archive

Aug. 6, 2015

Yokosuka’s Vacho awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Vacho has received the 2014 Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award for her unprecedented performance, dedication and commitment while serving as a logistics specialist within the Warehouse Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan.

Aug. 6, 2015

Partnerships, synchronization efforts focus of TRANSCOM-DLA Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Top Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command leaders discussed how to partner on efforts to provide synchronized support to warfighters Aug. 5 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA Distribution Europe named recipient of Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award in the “Small” category for its support to all four service components throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Aug. 5, 2015

Cherry Point’s Troutner named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CHERRY POINT, North Carolina — Patrick Troutner, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Cherry Point, N.C., has been named one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA, aviation industry focus on customer outcomes, innovation at Captains of Industry event

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The aviation industry’s expertise in continuous process improvement can help the Defense Logistics Agency move its focus from just parts to entire weapons systems, DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch said during a Captains of Industry event with companies such as General Electric and Boeing Aug. 4.

Aug. 4, 2015

Sigonella’s Rapisarda wins Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award

SIGONELLA, Italy — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s Carmelo Rapisarda has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award for his outstanding Distribution Standard System support.

Aug. 4, 2015

DLA coordinates Naval Academy donation of sailing dinghy fleet

Annapolis, Maryland — The U.S. Naval Academy, founded in 1845 along the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, teaches its students to turn chaos into order upon the waters.

Aug. 3, 2015

Susquehanna installation wins CINC award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna was selected as one of five military bases to be awarded the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Aug. 3, 2015

Distribution HQ’s Wright wins Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melissa Wright, command support specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award for her administrative guidance and assistance to DLA Distribution headquarters staff, commanders, deputies and administrative personnel throughout DLA Distribution’s network of 24 distribution centers and detachments.

Aug. 3, 2015

Crane delivery helps lift support to USACE in Northwest

Albeni, Idaho — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Pacific recently provided the muscle for heavy lifting required to help maintain the Albeni Falls Dam in Idaho.