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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.
Distribution’s Glos presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Future Plan’s Cassie Glos received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.
DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, celebrated 20 years of dedicated service to the Warfighter with a
April 16, 2019
Eliminating sexual harassment, assault a key goal director says at 5K run
Headquarters McNamara Complex employees gathered on one of the first warm afternoons of spring 2019 for a 5K run held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Mobile devices and OPSEC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mobile devices are being introduced into the Department of Defense at an astonishing rate. The Defense Logistics Agency defines mobile devices as a wireless-enabled portable device. These include but are not limited to iPhones, iPads and tablets.
April 12, 2019
April 15 is Tax Day
April 15 is Tax Day, the deadline for submitting federal income tax returns to the federal government.
Distribution’s Estes presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Acquisition Operation’s Scott Estes received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.
April 11, 2019
CFC manager finds challenges, joy in campaign oversight
Anita Eggleston of DLA Information Operations describes her experience as the campaign manager for the agency's 2018 Combined Federal Campaign in the National Capital Area.
Israeli Defense Force visits DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution hosted a delegation of Israeli Defense Force personnel at its headquarters located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 27.
April 10, 2019
HQC employees celebrate fitness achievements
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Three teams of McNamara Headquarters employees reaped the rewards of completing the annual Winter Warrior Fitness and Nutrition Challenge, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation program that helps employees achieve health and fitness benchmarks.
International Leadership course conducts annual visit to DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On March 19, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center, located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, to discuss DLA Distribution’s network.
April 9, 2019
Volunteers needed for 6-month deployments to Djibouti, Poland
The Defense Logistics Agency Mission Support Branch needs volunteers for six-month deployments with a DLA Support Team in Djibouti and a DLA Liaison Team in Poland.
Eisenhower students talk logistics with DLA Distribution leaders, program alumni
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy in Washington, D.C, made their annual visit to DLA Distribution headquarters located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 14, during which the group received an in-depth look at how Distribution executes global logistics, courtesy of Distribution leaders.
April 8, 2019
Governor assesses Ohio’s importance to nation’s military defense strategy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer hosted Joseph Zeis during an installation orientation visit April 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Zeis was recently appointed to Governor Mike DeWine’s staff as the aerospace and defense advisor.
April 5, 2019
Information fair kicked off April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted an information fair during lunch in the Operation Center Café April 3. The fair provided information and resources available at DSCC and in the surrounding community for survivors of sexual assault and their advocates.
Annual Inventory Program, refined focus on metrics to improve DLA Distribution auditability
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is implementing new processes to improve overall financial reporting and customer support.
DLA Distribution’s Shird presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Equal Employment Specialist Tommy Shird received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.