DLA Distribution News

Sept. 18, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Eric McEldowney has been awarded the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Eric McEldowney, has been awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Superior Civilian Service Award.

Sept. 17, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea is awarded the Henry T. Flint DLA Shipping Point of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Theater and Consolidation Shipping Point Team of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea is awarded the Henry T. Flint DLA Shipping Point of the Year award for their efforts through 2019, all done while experiencing personnel shortages through either promotion or permanent change of station orders.

Sept. 16, 2020

DLA Distribution Quality Assurance Civilian of the Year awarded to Nicole James

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — James was nominated for her dedication and exemplary performance as a member of the Continuing Government Activity at DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Sept. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution presents Security Civilian of the Year award to Tyrell Rice

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tyrell Rice, security officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, was awarded the Security Civilian of the Year award for actions taken to better ensure the continued safety of workers and sensitive information.

Sept. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin wins the Commander In Chief’s Installation Excellence Award 

TRACY, Calif. — The Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. It is presented annually to one installation from each branch of service and DLA in the Department of Defense category.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Holtan awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For her efforts in leveraging every possible resource of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Operations to support a critical national priority mission, Mobilization Planning Specialist Elise Holtan is awarded the Super Civilian Service Award.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Muschara awarded Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the team lead of Distribution Acquisition Planning and Assistance, Muschara provided precise and professional customer support through daily interaction to ensure mutual understanding of requirements, forecasts and lead-time expectations.

Sept. 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston Vehicles and Artillery division is awarded the DLA Distribution Large Team of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Vehicles and Artillery division of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, has been awarded the Large Team of the Year award for their efforts in maintaining warfighter first readiness across multiple customers and variations in need.

Sept. 10, 2020

Terri Strickland is awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Special Services Civilian of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Terri Strickland, general supply specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Special Services Civilian of the Year award for her determination, devotion to duty and efforts that directly impacted DLA and the warfighter.

Sept. 9, 2020

DLA Distribution Acquisition Specialist Schofield awarded Acquisition Civilian of the Year 2019

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For outstanding work performance in 2019, Acquisition Specialist Brittany Schofield, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, received the Acquisition Civilian of the Year Award.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, promoted Army 1st Lt. Trevor Madsen, Distribution aide-de-camp, to the rank of captain during a virtual promotion ceremony Sept. 1. Madsen’s parents and siblings, unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, watched the ceremony live via social media.

Sept. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McRath receives the Outstanding Employee with a Disability Award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Hershel McRath’s work ethic and drive for excellence have made him an invaluable part of the Storage Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama.

Sept. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution and Defense Security Cooperation Agency align mission and efficiencies to save costs.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In response to the defense wide review conducted Dec. 17, 2019, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution assumed oversight of three Defense Security Cooperation Agency Humanitarian Assistance Program Excess Property sites. The alignment, a current and on-going effort, will not involve the movement or exchange of material, but, with DLA Distribution assuming oversight, is projected to save taxpayers upward of 18% of the current storage and distribution costs.

Sept. 2, 2020

DLA stores, distributes PPE for VA facilities ahead of potential virus spread in fall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Defense Logistics Agency and Veterans Health Administration partnership is ensuring over 1,200 Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care facilities nationwide have 120 days of personal protective equipment to face a potential fall outbreak of COVID-19.

Sept. 1, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s Garrett awarded the Inventory Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year for 2019

ANNISTON, Ala. — Lead Supply Technician, Curtis Garrett, a former warfighter, knows the importance of receiving the right equipment when requested. He significantly contributed to warfighter support during down time in the inventory process.