DLA News Archive

Oct. 26, 2015

Yokosuka distribution center hosts annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On Oct. 9, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan hosted their 10th annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally, a five-event competition designed to test safe and efficient forklift operating skills.

Oct. 23, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts DLA Headquarters FMS Action Officers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In an effort to familiarize themselves with the Foreign Military Sales process, as well as meet face to face with the team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters, the DLA Headquarters FMS Action Officers visited DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., on October 22.

Oct. 23, 2015

Aerospace Energy brings awareness to breast cancer

SAN ANTONIO — To help bring awareness to breast cancer, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace Energy Supplier division employees held an event Oct. 22.

Oct. 23, 2015

Associates recognized as BBP Stars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates recognized as BBP StarsDLA Land and Maritime’s workforce continues to make great contributions to increasing and supporting Better Buying Power (BBP).  To put the spotlight on those efforts, the Land and Maritime Commander, RDML John King, established the DLA Land and Maritime Better Buying Power Star Recognition Program.  This quarterly

Oct. 23, 2015

CFC kickoff focuses on givers, not dollars

PHILADELPHIA — Every little bit counts. That was the theme during DLA Troop Support's annual Combined Federal Campaign kickoff. Employees donated more than $141,000 last year to CFC charities.

Oct. 23, 2015

DLA senior enlisted leader visits senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s top enlisted leader visited with the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week as part of an effort to increase the relationship between the agency and the military services.

Oct. 23, 2015

Susquehanna’s “780 Move Crew” receives Team of the Quarter Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa’s., “780 Move Crew” has received the Team of the Quarter Award for third quarter, fiscal year 2014, for their efforts in optimizing and relocating stock from Building 5, to Building 780.

Oct. 21, 2015

New Cumberland community supported during Federal Day of Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Oct. 16, more than 230 federal workers throughout Pennsylvania’s Capital Region volunteered their time at local nonprofits as part of the third annual Federal Day of Service. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commander, Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, along with local military and family members volunteered their time at the West Shore Senior Center, distributing food and other necessities to those less fortunate.

Oct. 21, 2015

Crime Prevention Month campaign focuses on fraud, theft in the workplace

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Crime Prevention Month and security officials in Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support are encouraging employees to help the agency combat crime, including theft and fraud, in the workplace.

Oct. 21, 2015

DSCR recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month with inspirational program

RICHMOND, Virginia — Meet George Dennehy , an extremely gifted singer and musician. According to his website, he learned to play the cello at the age of eight and then taught himself to play the guitar, electric bass and basic piano. Dennehy has shared the stage with national acts like United, Jesus Culture, Colton Dixon, MercyMe, The Goo Goo Dolls and For King and