DLA News Archive

Aug. 17, 2016

Red River’s Merrell celebrates 50 years of federal service

RED RIVER, Texas — Shirley Merrell, a supply system analyst with DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, recently celebrated her 50th year of federal service.

Aug. 16, 2016

Former Tobyhanna commander promoted to brigadier general

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Army Col. Michael Talley, former commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony held at Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 5.

Aug. 16, 2016

Phased retirement rules for DLA employees still in development

DLA Human Resources officials are working to develop and publish the final rules for implementing the “phased retirement” option in the agency.

Aug. 15, 2016

DLA Distribution announces third quarter award winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution has announced the winners of the fiscal year 2016 third quarter Employee of the Quarter, Team of the Quarter, Mission Impact and Big Ideas awards.

Aug. 11, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Carl M. Dreschel

RICHMOND, Virginia — Carl Dreschel, general engineer with Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Installation Management Division, enjoys photography, spending time with his wife and daughters, and being himself.

Aug. 10, 2016

"Taking Safety to Victory Lane" at National Night Out

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Aug. 2, employees, installation residents, and community gathered for Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s annual National Night Out. This year’s theme, “Taking Safety to Victory Lane,” was presented through family-oriented activities with the goal of promoting community involvement in preventing crime and drug use, strengthening police and community relations, and encouraging neighborhood camaraderie.

Aug. 5, 2016

DLA Director holds town hall in Richmond

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to update employees on topics ranging from warfighter support to culture survey results during a July 29 town hall at the Lotts Conference Center.

Aug. 4, 2016

New awarded Legion of Merit for career accomplishments, culminating at Susquehanna distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Col. Corey A. New, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been awarded the Legion of Merit for his distinguished 25-year military career. New will retire in a ceremony tomorrow, Aug. 5, prior to the organization’s change of command ceremony, where New will relinquish command to Army Col. Brad Eungard.

Aug. 2, 2016

Oklahoma City’s Fagan receives Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Tommy Fagan, materials examiner and identifier supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award for his outstanding work ethic.

Aug. 1, 2016

Bautista-Lucio selected as DLA Distribution Sigonella deputy

SIGONELLA, Italy — Susan Bautista-Lucio has been selected to serve as the deputy commander of DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy.