DLA CENTCOM and SOCOM News

Dec. 26, 2016

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new DLA Distribution center in Djibouti promises to boost the agency’s support to warfighters in the region.

Shannon Woodyard from DLA Distribution New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, helps a 10th Mountain Division supply sergeant turn in excess optical sighting devices at Fort Drum, New York.

Dec. 26, 2016

Out with the Excess

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA is helping the Army remove up to 1.2 million pieces of equipment from unit inventories so soldiers can focus on readiness.

Army Pfc. Guillermo Armendariz and Pfc. James Vail change an engine in a Bradley fighting vehicle in Hit, Iraq. The transmission of the Bradley is a critical part the DLA Warstopper Program makes sure is available.

Dec. 26, 2016

Rare But Ready

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Since 1993, the Warstopper Program has helped DLA guarantee on-time delivery of critical wartime materials.

Dec. 26, 2016

DLA NewsWire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — News from across the agency is highlighted through DLA Newswire.

Deputy Executive Director for Mission Support David Koch

Dec. 26, 2016

A Conversation with ...

The deputy executive director of DLA Mission Support talks about the ways this directorate supports the warfighter and other DLA customers

Dec. 26, 2016

I am DLA

Highlighting Randle McClendon, DLA Distribution process worker with DLA’s deployable depot at Red River Army Depot, Texas.

From left: Tony Acosta, Reggie Burks, Bill Farmer, James Reed, Mike Johnson and George Gray prepare the ingredients for cookies the team made from scratch Dec. 21, 2016, at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 23, 2016

DLA volunteer bakers help USO bring cheer to staff working holidays; drivers wanted

Thanks to volunteers from the Defense Logistics Agency, installation support personnel working Dec. 24-25 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will have homemade cookies to let them know they’re appreciated.

Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Customer Operations Team, DLA Troop Support accept the award for DLA Small Team Performance during the 49th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Award Ceremony.

Dec. 19, 2016

Annual agency accomplishments praised

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch recognized several individual and team achievements in an annual ceremony, Dec. 15 in the McNamara Complex auditorium.

Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, deputy commander of DLA Distribution, meets with BG Sokul, Israel Defense Forces and staff on December 6.

Dec. 14, 2016

Israeli general officer, logistics chief visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The general officer in charge of logistics for the Israel Defense Forces visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network Dec. 6.

Hannah Weilminster, Cayli Dobbs and Shannon O’Shaughnessy from the Metropolitan School of the Arts Academy sing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” during the annual McNamara Headquarters Complex tree lighting ceremony Dec. 7.

Dec. 8, 2016

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees get into the holiday spirit with annual tree lighting, holiday social

Santa brought cheer and joy to McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 7 during the annual tree lighting and holiday social.

Sometime in the 1940s, submarines await deployment at what is now DLA Distribution's facility in Yokosuka, Japan.

Dec. 6, 2016

Commentary: History comes full circle at Yokosuka

As Dec. 7 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in which nearly 2,500 U.S. military members and civilians were killed, DLA honors their memory with a commentary from a current Navy sailor serving with DLA in Japan.

Army Col. Chris Colavita presents the Combat Action Badge to Col. Rick Ellis for his lifesaving actions on the battlefield.

Dec. 5, 2016

Saving life after terrorist bombing garners Army award

Army Col. Rick Ellis, commander of the DLA support team in Afghanistan was awarded the combat action badge Nov. 26, after saving a soldier's life following a terrorist bombing.

Sergeant Jerry King, a pilot with the Michigan State Police Aviation unit, looks over the controls of the UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois helicopter that came from the Army via the DLA Disposition Services Law Enforcement Support Office.

Dec. 2, 2016

The last of the Army Hueys fly off to active retirement

Battle Creek, Michigan — After six decades of service, the Army is retiring what are thought to be the last of its flying UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois helicopters.

Perry Knight, chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, receives the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service during DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch’s inaugural town hall at the new Distribution headquarters building on Nov. 18.

Dec. 2, 2016

Distribution’s chief of staff receives Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Perry Knight, chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service during DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch’s inaugural town hall at the new Distribution headquarters building on Nov. 18.

Small Tribes of Western Washington, based in Lakewood, is one of 125 Native American organizations with members whose fruits and vegetables are delivered by regional produce companies working on DLA Troop Support contracts as part of the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.

Nov. 29, 2016

DLA Troop Support, USDA help Native American tribes provide fresh fruits, vegetables

For more than 20 years, DLA Troop Support has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help Native American tribes provide fresh fruits and vegetables to people living on or near Indian reservations.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch spoke to students at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 22.

Nov. 28, 2016

DLA Director serves as guest lecturer to Army Command and General Staff School

Students at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, received a special presentation on military logistics, leadership and how to navigate the joint environment from DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch, Nov. 22.

Stephen Sherman (center), director of Document Services in DLA Information Operations, received the Distinguished Civilian Service Award Nov. 3 at the Pentagon, in recognition of achievements over his 37-year career with DoD.

Nov. 23, 2016

Sherman receives Distinguished Civilian Service Award

Stephen Sherman, the director of Document Services in DLA Information Operations, received the DoD Distinguished Civilian Service Award at a Pentagon ceremony Nov. 3. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work presented the award to Sherman and seven other DoD employees.

(From left:) DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch discusses agenda items with Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen and DLA Logistics Operations Director Rear Adm. Vince Griffith at the 2016 Navy/DLA Day.

Nov. 22, 2016

Agency continues collaborative effort with Navy

Defense Logistics Agency leaders met with Navy partners to discuss shared goals and interests at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 21.

Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith is the director of DLA Logistics Operations.

Nov. 21, 2016

Commentary: DLA Regional Commanders shift to touch points for geographic combatant command

In September, I presided over DLA Pacific’s change of command, in which Navy Capt. Tim Daniels took the reins of that outstanding organization from Army Col. Richard Ellis. The ceremony marked more than one change for that team. As Capt. Daniels accepted the unit colors, he initiated a shift in the way DLA Pacific and our other regional commands work with our partners around the world.

A number of DLA employees have shown incredible resiliency in the face of serious challenges in their lives.

Nov. 16, 2016

Commentary: Resiliency not just a buzzword for DLA employees

DLA's focus on celebrating and encouraging resiliency among the workforce has brought to light some truly inspiring examples of employees overcoming life-changing setbacks, often with the help of their friends, family and coworkers.

From the halls of McNamara, Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

Nov. 15, 2016

Marine Corps’ 241st birthday brings out Marine spirit

Marines and friends of the military service filled the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium to celebrate the Marine Corps' 241st birthday Nov. 10.

Mike Scott and Tony Poleo field questions from Cost Summit VII attendees.

Nov. 14, 2016

Cost summit continues pursuit of financial transparency

In an ongoing effort to facilitate discussion of financial issues with its customers, Defense Logistics Agency Finance and Logistics Operations leaders hosted their quarterly cost summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Nov. 7.

What is the Defense Logistics Agency? A new video explains DLA on kid-friendly terms.

Nov. 9, 2016

Kids learn DLA basics in new video

Just what is the Defense Logistics Agency? What is logistics, anyway? A new video aimed at young people answers those very questions and more.

Terry Simpson, deputy executive director of the Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, describes the importance of DLA’s commitment to supporting the DoD’s nuclear mission during the Nuclear Management Executive Course offered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 8, 2016

DLA employees supporting nuclear enterprise receive Air Force training

About 30 employees from Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and its field activities who are involved in supporting the Department of Defense nuclear mission attended the Nuclear Management Executive Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander (right), greets Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, as he arrives for a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 2

Nov. 7, 2016

USMC commandant sees DLA support of Marines during Philly visit

PHILADELPHIA — The Marine Corps’ highest-ranking officer visited DLA Troop Support Nov. 2 to learn more about the organization and how it supports America’s Marines.