DLA News Archive

March 29, 2019

Troop Support retiree honored for 31 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Karen Goodburlet was honored by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for 31 years of federal service at a retirement ceremony March 28 in Philadelphia. The ceremony was presided over by DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Richard Ellis, who thanked Goodburlet for her dedication to the warfighter and highlighted her impact as a purchasing agent in the Medical supply chain.

March 29, 2019

Distribution’s Champine receives commander’s coin

New Cumberland, Pa. — DLA Distribution Organizational Management’s Navy Lt. Justin Champine received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 28, 2019

Behind the scenes: traffic management specialists play critical role in mission readiness

PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, ORE. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 142nd Fighter Wing website — Tech. Sgt. Romulus Kocsis is a full-time traffic management specialist for the 142nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Portland Air National Guard Base. As such, Kocsis is responsible for the shipping and receiving of supplies, directly effecting mission readiness and success on a local and world-wide scale.

March 28, 2019

DLA Energy Commander holds town hall

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller shared employee related news during a town hall held in the Fort Belvoir McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium March 26.

March 28, 2019

DLA Distribution Oklahoma hosts Distribution’s Commanding Officer

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adml. Kevin M. Jones, visited DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 11, where he conducted a town hall and presented awards.  Jones shared his command philosophy to those gathered at the town hall held in the Central Receiving area.                                       During the DDOO

March 27, 2019

Former DLA Disposition Services chief counsel returns as DLA General Counsel

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — New General Counsel Matthew Pausch returns to the Defense Logistics Agency after a 5-year absence.

March 27, 2019

Congresswoman visits Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va — U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., visited Defense Supply Center Richmond on March 22 and met with Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Supply Center Richmond commander, for an overall introduction to the installation and its purpose.

March 27, 2019

Keesler AFB gets big energy boost

Defense Logistics Agency Energy is keeping Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, running stronger with two new contract awards – a 50-year Utilities Privatization Contract and a 22-year financed term Energy Savings Performance Contract.

March 26, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Enrique Moreno

RICHMOND, Va. — Name: Enrique MorenoOrganization: DLA Aviation - OgdenYears of Service: TwoWhat is your job title, and what do you do, specifically? Material support technician. I monitor reports and listings for re-warehousing actions, provide input to distribution process worker expeditors for warehousing and storage actions and work with material support

March 26, 2019

With the clock ticking, teamwork gets a ship underway

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Lt., SC, Willard Trefren with Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania was one of many that got a desperate call for help; get us this part fast or the USS James E. Williams will not be underway in time.“It was a high priority requisition form,” said Trefren. “Essentially there are some things that a ship has to have up and running or