DLA News Archive

Aug. 25, 2020

Medical receives ‘best in class’ acquisition award

PHILADEPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19.

Aug. 24, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McMillon is the Vehicle/material Handling Equipment Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Ala. — Supervisor Supply Management Specialist Darryl McMillon earned the award for his outstanding work performance.

Aug. 21, 2020

Maurice Hammond, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is awarded Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Serving as a motor vehicle operator leader for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Norfolk, at the largest U.S. naval base, Maurice Hammond has consistently demonstrated professionalism, a willingness to instruct and has earned the admiration of his peers. As a result, Hammond has been named the DLA Distribution Vehicle/HME Management Civilian Leader of the Year.

Aug. 20, 2020

DLA Distribution hosts DLA’s first virtual business process audit walk through 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the agency’s first virtual business process overview audit during the COVID-19 crisis.

Aug. 18, 2020

Anniston’s Palmer recognized as the DLA Distribution Vehicle/Material Handling Equipment Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Ala. — Palmer distinguished himself while overseeing the management of the receiving, storage and shipping operations at DDAA.

Aug. 17, 2020

San Joaquin’s Lott recognized as the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — General Supply Specialist Deborah Lott of the Inventory Action Team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Civilian of the Year.

Aug. 14, 2020

Joseph Henshaw, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, is awarded Inventory Management Senior Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Demonstrating leadership and accountability,Joseph Henshaw, supervisor of the inventory team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, is awarded the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Senior Civilian of the Year.

Aug. 13, 2020

Flag makers use technology, social distance to continue mission during pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly eight years ago at a print shop in Philadelphia, a graphic designer taught himself machine embroidery and went from designing custom shoes for Lebron James to helping create the first U.S. Space Force flag.

Aug. 12, 2020

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employee Justine Gragilla is awarded the DLA Distribution Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For outstanding excellence on a continual basis, Justine Gragilla, secretary, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award.

Aug. 11, 2020

New Army Culinary Outpost food kiosk opens in Alaska

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support worked with food managers from the Army Sustainment Command, the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, the Army’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence and prime vendors to establish a new Culinary Outpost kiosk at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. A grand opening was held for the kiosk on July 22.