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May 6, 2019
Excess items avoid landfill to help people in need
Naval Support Activity Bahrain — It took more than luck to complete a long and challenging donation process to provide excess items to Bahrain’s Red Crescent Society, but the charity’s local leaders recently wished good fortune on Defense Logistics Agency employees there for extra efforts from agency employees to provide support.
Visker receives Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joint Force Development Director Edward R. Visker was awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year award for 2018.
May 5, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime celebrates National Small Business Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime has an office dedicated to providing training, advice, guidance and strategies to small businesses that are looking to do business with the government. The office also focuses on developing and implementing strategies that increase business opportunities for the various socioeconomic categories: service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, small disadvantaged and HUBZone small businesses.
May 3, 2019
DLA Historian visits Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Historian Colin Williams made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 26.
May 2, 2019
DLA, service reps refine demand planning for buying power
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is working to increase the services’ buying power by 10% by refining demand projections in collaboration with military and industry planners, the DLA director said during its second Service Readiness Demand Planning Summit May 1.
DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Celebrates 20 Years of Outstanding Warfighter Support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the spirit of Aloha, DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, celebrated 20 years of outstanding
May 1, 2019
Installation Management employee participates in 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Holly Bookwalter, supervisory security assistant with DLA Installation Management Susquehanna recently participated in the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March held in the high desert at the White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruses, New Mexico.
Distribution’s Creznic presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Current Operation’s David Creznic received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event March 27.
Audit 101
Get to know the audit process, auditor opinions and the way ahead.
Meet the Auditor
Tony Ras is an Ernst & Young Partner and a key player in the audit of the Defense Logistics Agency financial statements.
Taking the Lead
In October 2018, DLA created an Audit Task Force dedicated to strengthening efforts to achieve an unmodified audit opinion. Led by Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director of DLA Joint Reserve Force, and staffed with 40 employees from across the agency including DLA Energy, the task force is the principal audit advisor to the director.
The U in Audit
Obtaining a clean financial audit is a team effort requiring commitment from all levels across the entire organization.
Stewards for Success
DLA’s Real Property Task Force is comprised of more than 330 volunteer employees who are working to account for over 16,000 pieces of real property at 539 DLA locations worldwide.
Developing Solutions
DLA Installation Management for Energy developed the DLA Real Property Classification Guidebook to provide a consistent inventory reporting process that improved DLA’s internal controls.
Audit Perspective
DLA Inspector General William Rigby discusses his role in supporting the financial statement audit.
April 30, 2019
Susquehanna’s Child Development Center celebrates military children
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Child and Youth Program hosted a special Month of the Military Child performance and parade April 3 on the New Cumberland installation.
April 29, 2019
PrepareAthon! encourages Americans to plan before disaster strikes
America’s PrepareAthon! is a nationwide campaign held April 30 to increase community emergency preparedness through hazard-specific group discussions, drills and exercises.
DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, welcomes new commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Employees and guests witnessed a time-honored military tradition April 26 at the Defense Logistics
April 26, 2019
Matthews receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Andrew Matthews has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous
The next generation learns about DLA
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kids got to see first-hand how DLA Land and Maritime associates often have to adapt to changing requirements when the weather required other plans for Take Your Kid to Work Day activities April 25. DLA Land and Maritime associates and their children gathered in the auditorium, many were excited to be on the installation for the first time, others curious as to what happens at their parents or grandparents work place, but a consensus from all were they were happier to be here with their loved ones rather than at school.
DLA Finance’s Beck presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Pricing Strategist Andrea Beck received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event March 27.
April 25, 2019
DLA Director: Agency contributions to warfighter readiness rising
Increases in material availability for the services and a call from the Department of Defense to take on warehousing and disposal of parts for the F-35 Lightning II are achievements Defense Logistics Agency employees can take pride in, the DLA director said April 24 in a Global Town Hall.
Demil training a success in New Zealand
DEVONPORT NAVAL BASE, New Zealand — A pair of the agency’s Pacific region demilitarization experts traveled to Auckland in early April to help an ally’s navy ready for upcoming frigate refits.
DLA Portsmouth associates participate in Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month activities
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator Shari Murnahan and Penny Copp, an Equal Employment Office specialist, visited DLA Portsmouth in New Hampshire April 24. The visit focused on providing information and resources to Portsmouth associates through in-person training sessions, leadership and community partner updates and a Walk-a-Lap awareness event.
DLA Distribution’s Ramones transitions from DLA Intern to full time employee
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joshua Ramones, currently a supply technician for the Inventory Action Team at DLA Distribution