DLA Distribution News

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May 30, 2023

DLA R&D and the Navy Postgraduate School visit DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted staff from DLA Research & Development’s strategic distribution and disposition team, DLA Distribution Headquarters and the Naval Postgraduate School.

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May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin site director Jonathan Mathews and police chief Christy Hardt laid a wreath in honor of the law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. (DLA photo by Julian Temblador)

May 22, 2023

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

TRACY, Calif. — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin, law enforcement officers of the local community, congressional staff and local city council members paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 17 in the fire bay of the Public Safety Center. DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin Family Advocacy Program manager Sharon Stewart served as the keynote speaker.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

May 18, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen J. Luna took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Robert West during a change of command ceremony May 18. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

A portrait of John Kurtz on a DLA emblem background

May 17, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

Photo is of a group of people standing in a large warehouse

May 16, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.

May 10, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.

Large group of people gathered in a warehouse to attend a Health and Safety Fair

May 8, 2023

Health, Safety and Wellness Fair returns to DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted its Health, Safety and Wellness Fair, April 17.

A marine has his new rank pinned on his collar by his wife.

May 4, 2023

Marine promotion recognizes leadership value at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Maj. John Jarvis was promoted to Lt. Col. John Jarvis in a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution May 1.

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May 1, 2023

DLA Distribution modernization driven by data and warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adarryl Roberts, Defense Logistics Agency acting deputy chief information officer, met with DLA Distribution leadership April 6 to brainstorm ways the agency can use technology and information tools to enhance modernization efforts in support of the warfighter.

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April 28, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts DLA Disposition Services Director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Topics of discussion included several continual process improvement projects that affect both DLA agencies.

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April 27, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Director of Increasing Defence Outputs Study

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Andy Kyte, director of Increasing Defence Outputs Study, United Kingdom Royal Navy, received the command overview brief and toured the Eastern Distribution Center.

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s Prepareathon topic #3: Emergency Action Plan

April 25, 2023

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna emergency services wrap up April PrepareAthon

This week we focus our attention on developing, training, and executing organizational emergency action plans.

DLA Distribution Expeditionary reservists hammer spikes that secure flooring for an Alaskan Shelter during the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy on April 19, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin. Photo by Julian Temblador

April 25, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts the DDXX Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California hosted the Distribution Expeditionary Academy for DLA reservists for the first time in over three years on April 17, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. During the academy, DLA reservists undergo training that prepares them to conduct distribution activities on a deployment in support of the warfighter or natural disaster response.