DLA News Archive

Sept. 3, 2015

Tobyhanna’s Finlay receives Global Distribution Excellence: Security Civilian of the Year Award

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Jeffrey Finlay, security specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., has received the Global Distribution Excellence: Security Civilian of the Year Award for his contributions towards exceeding DLA Distribution’s security goals.

Sept. 2, 2015

DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander makes first visit to Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The commander of nearby Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania made his first visit to DLA Troop Support Aug. 26.

Aug. 31, 2015

Norfolk’s Little Creek detachment supports humanitarian mission in Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

LITTLE CREEK, Virginia — In a humanitarian aid mission to the island nation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in maritime Southeast Asia, Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5's Construction Civic Action Detail built two bridges to enable safe river crossings that isolate villages in Leimea. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., and its Little Creek, Va., detachment assisted the Seabees in the short-notice and cost-effective transportation of wire rope cable to the location.

Aug. 28, 2015

Inaugural DLA Distribution Organizational Day and FMWR Summerfest held at Susquehanna installation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Aug. 19, employees and residents of the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna attended the inaugural DLA Distribution Organizational Day & Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Family Summerfest.

Aug. 28, 2015

Oklahoma City Voluntary Protection Program Coordination Team wins Team of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., Voluntary Protection Program Coordination Team has been named Team of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 for their outstanding safety and VPP support to all of DLA Distribution Oklahoma City.

Aug. 28, 2015

Puget Sound’s Taasaas named Employee of the Quarter

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Doug Taasaas, inventory management specialist at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 27, 2015

Oklahoma City recognized with Global Distribution Excellence: MG Kenneth L. Privratsky Award for Distribution Center Excellence

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: MG Kenneth L. Privratsky Award for Distribution Center Excellence for its support to DLA Distribution’s mission, effective and efficient use of resources and quality working conditions.

Aug. 27, 2015

D2 Integration Team awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Team Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The DLA Distribution/Disposition, or D2, Integration Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Team Performance of the Year Award in the “large” category.

Aug. 26, 2015

Norfolk’s Johnson receives Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Systems Analyst Civilian of the Year

NORFOLK, Virginia — Sebrena Johnson, systems analyst supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Systems Analyst of the Year award for her work in implementing the Distribution Standard System at two of Norfolk’s satellite locations - New London, Conn., and Cheatham Annex, Va.

Aug. 25, 2015

National Security Advisor visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Darrell Owens, National Security Advisor and Military Legislative Assistant for Sen. Pat Toomey, United States Senator for Pennsylvania, visited DLA Distribution Aug. 20 to learn about how the organization manages its worldwide military customers while also supporting the local Central Pa. economy.