DLA News Archive

July 5, 2018

New Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, LSCS Macasa, promoted at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan commander, Navy Cmdr. AJ Rivera recently promoted Yokosuka’s newest Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist Senior Chief Conrado Macasa on June 8.

July 4, 2018

Distribution Commander's 4th of July Safety Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This Fourth of July marks the 242nd anniversary of our nation’s birth, the day when brave and dedicated patriots, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle, signed a resolution that would declare independence of the United States from Great Britain and founded a nation based on freedom. From that day to this, the world has never been the same…but America continues to stand for freedom.

July 3, 2018

Brooks named deputy of Warner Robins distribution center

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Frederick “Tony” Brooks has officially been named as deputy director of DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia.

June 29, 2018

Ackiss takes command at DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Ackiss assumed command during a change of command ceremony held at DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany, June 29.

June 28, 2018

Sliman receives DMSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe from June 2016 to June 2018.

June 27, 2018

DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia employee retires after 44 years of Federal Service

RICHMOND, Va. — Darryl E. Braxton started working for the Department of Defense May 21, 1974, at the Directorate of Storage and Transportation depot in Richmond, Virginia. A few years later the depot name was changed to Defense Depot Richmond, Virginia.

June 27, 2018

Charlton named deputy of Albany distribution center

ALBANY, GA. — Andre Charlton has been selected as deputy director of DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia.

June 25, 2018

DLA Distribution pilots new Warehouse and Transportation Management System at Corpus Christi site

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has launched a commercial, off-the-shelf Warehouse Management System- the first of its kind within the network. The system is designed to offer flexible, automated support for processing various goods movements and for managing stocks within the distribution center.

June 22, 2018

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 243rd Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters lobby, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 243rd Birthday on June 14, 2018. Distribution’s chief of staff, Perry Knight spoke about the significance and history of the day.

June 21, 2018

McGee assumes command at DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — United States Army Lt. Col. James M. McGee assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea in a June 21 ceremony officiated by DLA Pacific commander, Navy Capt. Timothy Daniels.