DLA News Archive

June 14, 2019

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Georgia native Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, in a change of command ceremony held June 13.Army Col. Hattie Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, officiated the ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.In his remarks, outgoing commander Tellis

June 13, 2019

Tellis is awarded the Defense Meritorious Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Commander Charles M. Tellis, Supply Corps, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service medal during a ceremony at DLA Distribution Bahrain June 13.“It’s truly an honor to preside over today’s ceremony as we bid farewell to Charles and celebrate the many accomplishments under his leadership,” said Army Col. Hattie Richardson,

June 12, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Team Wins 2018 Department of Defense Packaging Production Achievement Awards

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Department of Defense will be recognizing DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a prestigious award at the Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers annual awards banquet in Huntsville, Alabama, May 22. “I am pleased to announce the selection of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Preservation, Packaging, Packing

June 12, 2019

Distribution San Diego hosts ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate new Public Private Partnership between DLA and Thales Defense & Security Incorporated

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adml. Kevin M. Jones, officiated a ribbon cutting ceremony to signify the beginning of the first Defense Logistics Agency public private partnership between DLA and Thales Defense & Security Incorporated at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, California, June 6.  Rear Adml. Jones, along with Navy Capt.

June 7, 2019

DLA Distribution Commander visits Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, held a town hall with employees at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania May 29.Jones talked about his focus and the way ahead for DLA Distribution and how important Tobyhanna is to the organization and their past success.“This is the team that performed at the highest level the

June 6, 2019

Distribution hosts Central York High School AP US Government class

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from Central York High School’s Advanced Placement U.S. Government class visited DLA Distribution Headquarters, located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, April 25 to learn about distribution operations, DLA internship programs and receive a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center.

June 5, 2019

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Employee wins DLA Employee of the Quarter

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Mr. Arwyn Geronimo works as a materials handler at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, where his performance led to eight green warehousing metrics for the first quarter.“He is a highly-motivated self-starter who made a significant impact at DLA’s largest overseas distribution center, strengthening the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet and Carrier Wing 5’s

June 3, 2019

DLA Distribution Barstow, California, honors retiring director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution, Barstow, California honored Mr. Brent Cox with the Exceptional Civilian Service award at his retirement ceremony May 24 after his 10 years as the director. According to Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, Deputy Commander, DLA Distribution, “We will miss him and we wish him and his family well as he enters into his well-deserved

May 31, 2019

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Changes Command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an event held May 30 at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, the organization changed command.Army Lt. Col. Jerome Barnard had commanded since October 2016. Under his leadership the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Center Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, was awarded the Michael E. Yost DLA Distribution Center of the Year - Medium for 2017.The

May 30, 2019

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Commander Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Jay Barnard, Commander of  Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony May 30.Barnard is a 1998 graduate of Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia, where he was commissioned as an ordnance officer.Over his more than 20 years of service he held