DLA News Archive

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. 3, 2016

Following tragedy, local TV personality shares message

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I have great memories of Maria. There’s a problem with memories. You can’t hug a memory, you can’t hold a memory, and you can’t call a memory on the phone.“It’s a pain that never dulls.”That was just part of the powerful message delivered by Dom Tiberi when he spent an hour with associates from Defense Supply Center Columbus inside the Building 20

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.

Aug. 1, 2016

Anniston’s Goodwin receives Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Alabama — Duane Goodwin, equipment specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian of the Year award for his outstanding performance maintaining material handling equipment (MHE).

July 29, 2016

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi celebrates employees at the ballfield

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, had its 4th Annual DLA Distribution night with the Corpus Christi Hooks- the AA affiliate of the Houston Astros- as they faced off with the Frisco Roughriders July 14th at Whataburger Field.