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April 29, 2019
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
April 24, 2019
Suspect letter table top exercise at DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Security and Emergency Services facilitated the fiscal year 2019 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Table Top Exercise in conjunction with April’s PrepareAthon on April 19.
DLA Audit Task Force Director Visits DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director of the Defense Logistics Agency Audit Task Force visited DLA
Distribution’s Merrill presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Business Development’s Matt Merrill received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event March 27.
April 23, 2019
DSCC recognized for Tree City USA designation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC and its Environmental Division was recognized for its efforts on creating a greener community and improving the installation’s urban forest April 18.
DSCC associates took steps against violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates took an active approach in supporting Sexual Assault and Prevention and Response Month by participating in a 5K awareness run/walk event April 18.
DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office promotes National Denim Day
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Since 1999, Denim Day has become an annual movement and wearing jeans an international symbol of protest against harmful myths and attitudes regarding sexual assault.
DLA leaders discuss cybersecurity, supplier survey with industry associations
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams and his senior staff met with industry association leaders April 18 to discuss topics including cybersecurity in acquisition processes and feedback from the recent DLA Supplier Survey.
DLA Distribution hosts New Zealand Defense Force
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Members of the New Zealand Defense Force visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters and its largest distribution center in the network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, March 20 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers.
April 22, 2019
Johnson retires after 32 years
Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson, grandson of DLA founder Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara, retires April 26 with 32 years of service and almost two years as director of DLA Logistics Operations.
Distribution’s Current Operations Director receives Exceptional Civilian Service Award in honor of nearly 40 years of service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph D. Cassel, Jr., director of DLA Distribution Current Operations, retired from federal service March 28, after nearly 40 years of military and federal service.
April 19, 2019
DLA provides religious support items in time for celebrations across the globe
PHILADELPHIA — DLA provided ecclesiastical or religious items to service members around the globe in time to celebrate Ash Wednesday, Passover, Palm Sunday and Easter holidays this year.
DLA Counsel-Distribution’s McNaughton presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Counsel-Distribution employee Sherry McNaughton received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.
April 18, 2019
Associates walk-a-lap for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates gathered to walk Mission Park in support of survivors of sexual assault during the annual Walk-a-Lap for a Survivor event April 17.
Holocaust survivor shares childhood story with HQC employees
Louise Lawrence-Israëls shares the painful memory of her childhood during the Holocaust.
Hellenic Air Force visits six-year partner, DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND,Pa. — DLA Distribution hosted a Hellenic Air Force transportation meeting in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania,
April 17, 2019
DLA Strategic Plan amended, available online
The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Plan has been amended to include the addition of three objectives under the Warfighter Support line of effort and one under Always Accountable, as well as two new categories: Cross-Cutting Efforts and Critical Capabilities.
Earth Day comes to life for children at DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Earth Day approaches, youth at MWR Child Development Center learn about reuse, reduce and recycle. The discussion focused on landfills and why it’s important to reduce the amount of refuse generated.