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July 16, 2019
Leadership lessons for lunch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime acting Deputy Commander and Acquisition Executive Mark Brown shared his experience on the subject of leadership with more than 30 military and civilian DLA Land and Maritime associates during the “Brown Bag Lunch Leadership Conversation.” The event was hosted by the Leadership Development Council July 10 in the Operations Center Cardinal Room at DSCC.
Supporting Apollo 11
Fifty years ago, Defense Supply Agency in Cameron Station – the predecessor agency of Defense Logistics Agency – supported the first manned mission to land on the Moon receiving written appreciation from NASA's director and an Apollo 11 astronaut.
DLA, Army Win Future Trends Award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency, Army and Takteon, LLC received the 2019 “Future Trends” Team Award
July 15, 2019
Rear Adm. Lindsey visits DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy
SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Rear Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia/ Commander,
July 12, 2019
New Troop Support commander ‘delighted’ to be back in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — With a dose of humor and a few nods to his hometown of Philadelphia, Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence introduced himself to DLA Troop Support workforce during his first town hall meeting as commander, on July 10. During the event, he discussed his personal and professional backgrounds, outlined his leadership philosophy and spoke about his vision for Troop Support’s future.
International Students visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seventeen international students with the International Officers Supply Course taught by the U.S.
July 11, 2019
House Oversight and Reform Committee Staffers visit DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Patane and Damon Marx with the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Reform Committee,
July 10, 2019
Federal laws steer DLA mission, business practices
The Defense Logistics Agency has been affected by Congress as much as the executive branch during its 58-year history. While some of the influence has come through oversight, the majority resulted from legislation that determined how the agency is structured, operates and employs its workforce.
San Joaquin Partnering with the Discovery ChalleNGe Academy to enhance the distribution center’s workforce
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, located in Tracy, has partnered with the leadership of the
July 9, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime, Operational Support Division Land Customer Operation Division Chief retires
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime, Operational Support Division Land Customer Operation Division Chief Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kirk A. Greiner retired after more than 30 years of military service to his country.
Distribution Leaders participate in BYR2S 2019
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted the 2019 Building Your Roadmap to Success Leadership Forum May
July 8, 2019
Son of a Son of a Sailor…. Naval legacies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United States Navy has a long tradition enlisting some of the most gifted and dedicated men and women the United States has to offer. This proud naval tradition is one that Petty Officer First Class Andrew Tonski knows all too well. Tonski was born Sept, 8 1992, in New Haven, Conn. into a naval family found himself being just the newest member in his family to partake in this naval tradition when he enlisted in the Navy in the summer of 2012.
July 1, 2019
DLA Distribution Public Affairs student tours Eastern Distribution Center
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Coming from a background of no previous military experience, I was not sure what to expect when I
June 28, 2019
DLA welcomes six new Hall of Fame members
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Director inducted six new members into the agency’s Hall of Fame in a June 26 ceremony. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams called the deserving employees "game changers."
San Joaquin named a RAPIDS Site of the Year
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California, received the 2018 Site
Chaplain Wichman visits Distribution Headquarters
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Chaplain Army Col. Robert Wichman visited the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Distribution
June 27, 2019
New commander serves as face of DLA support to EUCOM, AFRICOM
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Col. Krista Hoffman, new Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa commander, will serve as the entry point for DLA’s warfighter support to U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.
June 26, 2019
Annual summit fosters acquisition excellence
Lorton, Virginia — Representatives from DLA Acquisition met with senior leaders during their annual Fifth Estate Chief Contracting Officer Summit and senior procurement executive visit in Lorton, Virginia, June 25-26 to discuss advancing acquisition oversight and support with continuous process improvements throughout the acquisition community.
DLA Distribution Industry Day Highlights Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Connections Between Civilian and Government Agencies
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution held its second annual DLA Distribution Industry Day June
June 25, 2019
Shaper of non-petroleum energy programs inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The sky wasn’t the limit for 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame inductee Sharon Murphy, who expanded DLA Energy’s non-petroleum energy programs and served as director of the Aerospace Energy Office.
History Proves, Force Protection is Everyone’s Responsibility
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — It was 23 years ago, June 25, 1996, Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia and Air Force Sgt. Tim Moore was
June 24, 2019
Land and Maritime commander conducts town hall, bids farewell to deputy commander
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Building 20 Auditorium June 19 for a dual purpose Town Hall and retirement acknowledgement of Deputy Commander Steven Alsup.
Hall of Fame inductee helped expand mission, provide humanitarian support
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A career that helped modernize the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution mission and provide years of support to humanitarian aid earned Patrick McCormick a position in the 2019 DLA Hall of Fame.
DLA Distribution Susquehanna bids farewell to its Senior Enlisted Advisor
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez, Jr. passed the Defense Logistics Agency organizational colors to Army
June 21, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime Commander hosts industry leaders for strategic supply chain discussions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and members of his leadership team hosted key decision makers from eight of Land and Maritime’s Strategic Supplier Alliance partners June 18 at DSCC. SSAs are proven partners who’re committed to working with Land and Maritime to provide superior logistics support to America’s military services.