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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.
DLA Aviation ‘policy wizard’ becomes Hall of Fame member
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Dorothy Jean Lohr, a DLA Aviation procurement analyst who began her career as a GS-4 secretary, became known to colleagues as the "Wizard of Policy," due to her integral role and expertise in automated acquisition. She will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26.
Olmstead assumes command of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas
RED RIVER, Texas — In a change of command ceremony June 20, Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead assumed command of DLA
From the 19th century to now, Troop Support embroiderers continue Betsy Ross’ flag making legacy
PHILADELPHIA — As Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s history dates back to 1800 with the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia, so does its partnership with American flag maker Betsy Ross.
June 20, 2019
Chamberlain awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal
RED RIVER, Texas — In a ceremony held June 20, Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Chamberlain was awarded the Defense Meritorious
DLA Distribution commander lauded for establishing forward-deployed teams
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Former Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander retired Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lally III will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26 for his numerous accomplishments including establishing four DLA distribution centers.
June 19, 2019
DLA Hall of Fame welcomes progressive, efficiency-driven leader
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek, a progressive leader known for telling employees “Define what success looks like and figure out how to get there,” will be inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame June 25.