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Jan. 12, 2018

Distribution celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, along with DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee, celebrated the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s., during the second annual MLK program on Jan. 9.

Jan. 11, 2018

San Diego Distribution center hosts monthly Peer-to-Peer program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Diego, California, offers their employees a distinctive opportunity once a month, to participate in a Peer-to-Peer Recognition program.

Jan. 10, 2018

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Holds Annual Meeting at DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group (CYALDG) hosted their annual meeting at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 8 and received an update on how DLA Distribution supports the Pennsylvania economy.

Navy Cdr. Allen “A.J.” Rivera is presented the Meritorious Service Medal for serving as director of Operations Research and Analysis Division at Naval Supply Systems Command, Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony on Jan. 4.

Jan. 9, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, incoming commander recognized in ceremony

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Navy Commander assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Weapon Systems Support (WSS) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was recognized in a promotion and award ceremony Jan. 4.

Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Jan. 5, 2018

Baguio girl makes it big abroad

BAGUIO, Philippines — A Baguio girl has made it big abroad.

Jan. 4, 2018

Rota Distribution site participates in intermodal helo movement

ROTA, Spain — DLA Distribution Sigonella at Rota, Spain, recently supported an intermodal operation involving the movement of Army helicopters from the USS Bob Hope moving onward to various forward locations.

Jan. 3, 2018

DLA Distribution personnel participate in Wreaths Across America Ceremony

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Each December on National Wreaths Across America day, volunteers gather to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach future generations about the cost of freedom.

Jan. 2, 2018

DLA Distribution Susquehanna Parachute Rigger Team conducts military free fall

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — On a cold and blustery late November day, Parachute Rigger team members from the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, gathered to prepare for a military free fall qualification jump over Paddy’s field in the township of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 28, 2017

Sasebo director retires after 41 years of service

SASEBO, Japan — Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 27, 2017

Lucio returns to Puget Sound as deputy commander

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington. Lucio previously served as the distribution center’s distribution facilities manager from 2008 to 2011.