DLA News Archive

Nov. 13, 2020

San Joaquin’s Williams saves the life of fellow co-worker

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin laborer Michael Williams of the Unitized Group Rations mission is hailed a hero for saving the life of his fellow co-worker.

Nov. 10, 2020

More Native American tribes receive fresh eggs thanks to DLA, USDA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — Fresh shell eggs are now available to 28 more Native American tribes throughout the country, thanks to a fresh produce program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Nov. 6, 2020

Paolo Pappalardo, warehouse supervisor at DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, awarded the Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

DLA Distribution Public Affairs — Paolo Pappalardo, warehouse supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, is awarded the Jerri L. Taylor Award for Outstanding Individual Contributions.

Nov. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Bickel earns the Patrick J. McCormick DLA Distribution Excellence in Audit Readiness Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa.  — Dianna Bickel has proven herself a tenacious and dedicated leader of action armed with unrivaled technical skill and unparalleled dedication and commitment. She has managed all facets of DDSP’s Audit Readiness Program with poise and great effect, to include training, evaluation, planning, and the of all process controls.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution packs, ships COVID-19 rapid test kits for nursing homes, troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is packing and distributing 6 million COVID-19 rapid test kits on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nov. 2, 2020

Wear denim on Fridays during November

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce is encouraged to wear denim on Fridays this November as part of the final installment of DLA’s “Not Just April” sexual assault awareness campaign. Employees are asked to wear denim, from jeans to jackets, or hats, to show their support of the DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, earns Michael E. Yost DLA Distribution Center of the Year – Medium award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The award recognizes DDSI’s initiatives or programs that impact resource effectiveness/efficiency and mission support through innovation and process improvements and initiative taken by the distribution center to improve working conditions, improve quality of life, and build community spirit.

Oct. 30, 2020

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to two civilian retirees during a ceremony Oct. 29 in Philadelphia. Robert Hutkowski of Construction and Equipment retired after 36 years of federal service, and Pauline Clark-Cox of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office retired after 35 years of service.

Oct. 30, 2020

C&T director promoted to Air Force colonel

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Director Air Force Col. Justin Swartzmiller was promoted from lieutenant colonel during a socially distanced ceremony at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia Oct. 28.

Oct. 28, 2020

DLA Distribution recognizes Distribution Sigonella Deputy Commander with Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With a team of 114 government, 10 military and 25 contracted professionals, Michael Watt leads by example, driving excellence while successfully sustaining remarkable performance throughout all DLA's critical metrics, including all 13 acceptable performance levels.