DLA News Archive

Dec. 14, 2018

Yokosuka’s Cline named DLA Junior Enlisted NCO of the Quarter

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carolina Cline has been selected as DLA Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2018.

Dec. 13, 2018

San Diego’s military liaison officer promoted to Lieutenant Commander

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — On Nov. 2, DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s, commander Navy Capt. Jerome R. White administered the oath that promoted Navy Lt. Araceli Galvan, San Diego’s military liaison officer to Lt. Cmdr. during a ceremony held at the Naval Base San Diego Chapel.

Dec. 11, 2018

Jones makes inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Red River

TEXARKANA, Texas — On Nov. 15-16, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, to meet with key staff members, employees, other local DLA entities and Red River Army Depot commander Army Col. Stephen York.

Dec. 10, 2018

Tablet usage – a modernization beginning for DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Employees at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania have been using tablets in the warehouse since 2016.

Dec. 7, 2018

Transportation employees receive award at Defense conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two DLA Distribution transportation employees were honored at the 2018 National Defense Transportation Association-United States Transportation Command Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Dec. 6, 2018

DLA Distribution announces Strategic Goals Awards Winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila C. Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, announced the Strategic Goals award winners for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Dec. 4, 2018

Barstow distribution center supplies tents to victims of Super Typhoon Yutu

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the wake of Typhoon Yutu, DLA Distribution is once again demonstrating its unwavering commitment to Whole of Government entities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Dec. 3, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan holds retirement ceremony for MLC employees

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On November 16, 2018, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan held a retirement ceremony for four of six Master Labor Contract employees, honoring their significant contribution in an exceptional amount of time. With 216 years of combined experience, Yokosuka will feel the loss of these employee’s work ethic and efforts.

Nov. 30, 2018

Distribution headquarters celebrates Native American heritage

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrated the heritage of Native Americans with a program held on Wednesday, Nov. 28. This year’s theme is “Sovereignty, Trust and Resilience.”

Nov. 29, 2018

Yokosuka Service Member honored for Volunteer Service

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On Nov. 14, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Fire and Emergency Services, installation fire chief Richard G. Henderson presented DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon M. Ussin with a letter of appreciation and challenge coin for his outstanding support during the base fire department’s open house on Oct. 6.