DLA News Archive

March 7, 2019

Warehouse Management System of the future!

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s new Warehouse Management System will simplify storage and distribution processes to better align with industry standards, creating a single warehousing system for all of DLA. The new system will not only take DLA Distribution into the 21st century, but the anticipated cost savings are over 20 million. According to Paul Abel, DLA

March 5, 2019

San Joaquin’s Jelks Awarded the Bronze Star Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Lt. Col. William Jelks was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (second oak leaf cluster) for meritorious service while serving as the Director of Logistics and Maintenance, Train Advise Assist Command-Air, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force at Forward Operating

March 4, 2019

Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs visits DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — The Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs, Dr. Linda Wittor, left, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 28. Her goals were to gain a greater understanding of the Germersheim Army Depot, the units and capabilities, and the depot’s impact to the region and local community. Martin Mendel, chief, warehousing division, DLA Distribution Europe,

March 1, 2019

Distribution’s Saxton receives commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Associate Counsel, Karen Saxton received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 1, 2019

DLA Finance’s Van Sickler presented with commanders coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Business Analyst, Michelle Van Sickler received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 25, 2019

Distribution’s Shluharchuk presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Current Operations employee Viktor Shluharchuk was selected to receive a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 21, 2019

Distribution’s Future Plans director honored with Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of a decade of outstanding service, DLA Distribution’s Scott Rosbaugh received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service, the second highest civilian award in DOD.

Feb. 20, 2019

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer addresses DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, presented his command brief to the leadership of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, during their Strategic Planning Conference. During the brief, Jones shared his two-prong approach to command philosophy and guidance.   Under philosophy, he listed the following: develop

Feb. 19, 2019

Pennsylvania lieutenant governor makes inaugural visit to largest storage facility in DOD

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newly-elected Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, visited DLA Distribution headquarters Feb. 13, for an overview of DLA Distribution, the second largest employer in York County, and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Feb. 18, 2019

Distribution Future Operations Minto presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Future Operations Supply Systems Specialist, Mikie Minto received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.