DLA News Archive

Jan. 14, 2019

Susquehanna’s Davis named DLA Outstanding Employee with a Disability

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of the DLA Equal Employment Opportunity Awards during DLA headquarters’ 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13, Sally Davis, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was named DLA Outstanding Employee with a Disability.DLA director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, along with Distribution’s

Jan. 10, 2019

San Joaquin’s Thimsen chosen as DLA Field Grade Officer of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Army Maj. Grant Thimsen, operations officer, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, was honored with the DLA Field Grade Officer of the Year Award at DLA’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony held at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13. Thimsen was recognized for his contributions to Whole of Government operations. DLA director

Jan. 8, 2019

San Joaquin’s Aguilar honored as top employee at annual DLA award ceremony

Gerald Aguilar, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, was honored as one of the Top 10 Employees of the Year at the DLA 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13.

Jan. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Warner named DLA SNCO of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Current Operations non-commissioned officer-in-charge and senior enlisted advisor is DLA's 2018 Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year.

Dec. 28, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Deputy Commander Susan Earle is saying goodbye to the DLA family

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Susan Earle, DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander said good bye to her DLA family during a morning ceremony Dec. 7 celebrating over 41 years of federal service.

Dec. 26, 2018

Central York high school students visit teacher’s former employer to learn logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As a retired United States Army Reserves lieutenant colonel, Karen Hudson is very familiar with the DLA Distribution mission. In the last years of her 30-year career she was assigned to the organization’s Expeditionary Logistics directorate, during which time she deployed for several months to Djibouti, Africa.

Dec. 21, 2018

Tapping into a prime hiring resource - Operation Warfighter intern hired at San Diego distribution center

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer Heather Fournier served at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, while enrolled in the Department of Defense Operation Warfighter Internship Program from September 4, 2017 to March 3, 2018.

Dec. 19, 2018

Distribution J4 celebrates the season with ugly sweater contest

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution J4 hosted an ugly sweater contest in honor of the holiday season. Featured donning their holiday creations are (left to right): Eric “king of the elves” Rhodes, Nancy “where’s my drink and cigs” Bates, Laura “I fell in the supply room” Bailey, Emily “ bleeding unicorn horn” Crusey, Brain “hobo” Fahnestock and Gregory “look at me, I’m in a picture” Pigg. The winners will be announced later this week.

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Distribution participates in annual Toys for Tots campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive was an “overflowing success” at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.