DLA News Archive

Aug. 14, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Freed awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Lance Freed, a general supply specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year Award for his contributions to the distribution center’s inventory accuracy and performance.

Aug. 14, 2015

Distribution headquarters kicks off OSHA Voluntary Protection Program with Area Safety Representatives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — As part of ongoing efforts to improve occupational safety and health across Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, the Susquehanna installation kicked off the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program with Area Safety Representatives on Aug. 12.

Aug. 11, 2015

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution participates in USTRANSCOM’s Turbo Distribution exercises

LAKEHURST, New Jersey — Recently, a team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters traveled to Lakehurst, N.J., to participate in the U.S. Transportation Command’s assessment of Joint Task Force Port Opening airport and distribution operations.

Aug. 10, 2015

Pearl Harbor’s Ginez wins DLA Distribution Mission Impact Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Michael Ginez, equipment specialist at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Mission Impact Award for his resourcefulness in the management of the distribution center’s vehicles and equipment.

Aug. 10, 2015

Yokosuka’s Tokunaga wins Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Supervisor of the Year

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Hirokazu Tokunaga has been named Global Distribution Excellence: Vehicle/Materiel Handling Equipment Management Civilian Supervisor of the Year for his focus on customer service and safety.

Aug. 7, 2015

Norfolk employee climbs career ladder

NORFOLK, Virginia — Sheldon Parson, the transportation officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., at Portsmouth, has served in a variety of jobs throughout his almost 15-year career.

Aug. 7, 2015

Puget Sound’s Camagong named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Sergio M. Camagong, material handler at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named Employee of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2015 for his steadfast dedication to supporting Naval customers.

Aug. 6, 2015

Living in Okinawa: A perspective on overseas assignments

OKINAWA, Japan — Working in Okinawa – a detachment location of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan - is both challenging and rewarding.

Aug. 6, 2015

Yokosuka’s Vacho awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Vacho has received the 2014 Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award for her unprecedented performance, dedication and commitment while serving as a logistics specialist within the Warehouse Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA Distribution Europe named recipient of Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award in the “Small” category for its support to all four service components throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.