DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logisitcs Agency Distribution

Tommy Fagan, materials examiner and identifier supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award for his outstanding work ethic.

Aug. 2, 2016

Oklahoma City’s Fagan receives Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Tommy Fagan, materials examiner and identifier supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award for his outstanding work ethic.

Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commander, discusses the importance of the preservation process for all incoming and outgoing vehicles and artillery with Marcus Woods, DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., Vehicles and Artillery Division supervisor.

July 25, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Anniston distribution center

ANNISTON, Alabama — On July 13-14, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., to meet employees, discuss small arms operations, and see the distribution center’s wall-to-wall weapons inventory in action.

Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

July 11, 2016

Former Distribution mapping commander selected for promotion to rear admiral lower half

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter recently announced that Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

Students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course

July 8, 2016

Foreign officers' course visits DLA Distribution for lesson on DoD logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center to learn how DoD does global logistics.

Matt Schrier, photographer and former Syrian hostage, talks about his escape from terrorists in 2013 during the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s quarterly Force Protection Lecture Series.

July 6, 2016

Susquehanna installation hosts former hostage Matt Schrier

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna recently hosted photographer and former Syrian hostage Matt Schrier for the quarterly Force Protection Lecture Series, which highlighted Schrier’s strategies to survive and detailed how he was able to escape the situation and return to the United States.

Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea.

June 15, 2016

Korea commander recognized for outstanding achievements during tenure

CAMP CARROL, Korea — Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. During his tenure, his leadership resulted in the organization performing well above the DLA standards in quality, performance, accountability, and safety.