DLA News Archive

Sept. 4, 2019

September is Preparedness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Prepared, not scared; that’s the motto for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ready.gov preparedness campaign and September is preparedness month. According to the site, the purpose of preparedness month is to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.  “I don’t think you have to do anything to

Sept. 3, 2019

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Officer Visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Director, Capt. Steven Leehe, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California’s North Island site during an all hands Aug. 23. A large portion of DDDC’s business is receiving, storing, and issuing depot level repairable for FRCSW, which is one of the Navy’s largest repair

Aug. 28, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, town hall Aug. 22. The town hall began with Jones presenting commander’s coins to DDPW teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.Mr. David Vardaman received a coin for providing outstanding

Aug. 26, 2019

Lee takes command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr.  Evelyn Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during a ceremony held Aug. 23.“Commander Evelyn Lee is the right person to continue the strong leadership that we have had at Puget Sound,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “Evelyn is no stranger to the

Aug. 23, 2019

Former DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington commander awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in a ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, Aug. 23.“Mike is an extraordinarily gifted, visionary leader,” said Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy, Commander, DLA Distribution. “During his tenure he provided

Aug. 21, 2019

Susquehanna installation hosts 2019 SummerFest and Organization Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its fifth annual SummerFest and Organization Day celebration  Aug. 14. The celebration began early with a special VIP Kids Day registration, where DLA Distribution employees were encouraged to bring their children to work with them and visit their workplaces. The children were

Aug. 20, 2019

Toomey advisors meet with DLA Distribution leadership for operations overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Robert DeSousa, state director, and Dylan Clement, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, visited the midstate Oct. 11 to meet with the leadership of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The visit was part of an effort to visit all central Pennsylvania military installations and to serve as an

Aug. 19, 2019

Harris takes command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tiffany N. Harris took command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California during a ceremony held Aug. 16."Harris is a gifted leader and the right person to continue the strong and outstanding leadership that we have had at San Joaquin,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “Tiffany has

Aug. 16, 2019

Former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California commander receives Defense Superior Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Marine Corps Col. Andre T. Harrell was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 16.“Dre is an exceptional leader who has demonstrated unprecedented performance comparable to only a select few officers I have ever had the privilege of serving alongside,” said Rear

Aug. 13, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna presented the 2019 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was presented the 2019 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence August 9 during a video teleconference ceremony hosted by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Honorable Robert H. McMahon. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes outstanding