DLA News Archive

Tag: DLA Distribution

June 11, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia command changes hands in traditional ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, a key strategic logistics hub co-located with the largest U.S. Naval shipyard, changed command from Navy Capt. Thomas Neville III to Navy Capt. Andrew J. Lewis June 11.

June 8, 2021

Modern Defense Logistics Agency Distribution warehouse opens at Camp Carroll

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea held a soft opening ceremony for a new warehouse at Camp Carroll, Daegu, Republic of Korea, June, 4.

June 4, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego’s Fulcher promoted to Lt.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Military liaison officer Navy Lt. j.g. Kimayah Fulcher was promoted to the Navy rank of Lt. during a ceremony held May 3 at DLA Distribution San Diego, California.

May 27, 2021

DLA Distribution Puget Sound changes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reins of command at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, transferred from Navy Cmdr. Evelyn Lee, to Navy Cmdr. Timothy J. Calvo, May 27, 2021.

May 21, 2021

Fillmore Army Health Clinic vaccinates employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fillmore U.S. Army Health Clinic staff at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, provided over 3,500 Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to over 1,600 installation employees assigned to New Cumberland and Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg tenant organizations Jan. 7 – May 7.

May 4, 2021

Vertical lift modules installed at DLA Distribution Anniston bolster productivity

ANNISTON, Ala. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, installed new vertical lift modules – a modernization effort that maximizes available cubic space, and enhances the support DDAA can provide to the Anniston Army Depot.

Chris Orth, a production control worker at Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, transports the initial shipment of children’s cloth masks April 9, 2021, as part of a White House effort to deliver 25 million masks to food banks and community health centers.

May 3, 2021

Clothing and Textiles works overtime to support White House masks mission

PHILADELPHIA — To provide more than 25 million cloth face masks to communities hard-hit by the pandemic, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles team members expedited contracting processes and worked hundreds of overtime hours.

April 30, 2021

DLA Distribution supports ERDC to complete RAIL demo

ANNISTON, Ala. — RAIL, a program sponsored by the United States Transportation Command, began in October 2020. It was developed to provide an expeditionary railhead capability for loading and unloading tracked and wheeled vehicles.

April 29, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Rachel Nolan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Rachel Nolan educates employees on sexual assault prevention, advocates for victims of sexual violence.

April 29, 2021

DLA director meets Richmond-based employees, praises commitment to mission

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 16 for the first time since she became director of the enterprise in July. She previously headed supplier operations for DLA Aviation from August 2008 to August 2011.