DLA Distribution News

A DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia forklift is buried under the wreckage of a rail head ramp. The entire base received major damage from the category five hurricane that touched down on Jan. 22.

Feb. 6, 2017

DLA Distribution teams help site five states away rebuild from tornado

ALBANY, Georgia — After a severe tornado ravaged Albany, Georgia, teams from DLA Distribution arrived to provide services, supplies and expertise — helping the local DLA distribution center get up and running in less than two weeks.

Fred A. Hildrich became deputy commander of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas on Jan. 8, 2017.

Feb. 3, 2017

Hildrich selected as deputy DLA Distribution Red River

TEXARKANA, Texas — Fred A. Hildrich became deputy commander of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas on Jan. 8, 2017.

Joseph Sousa, Bulk Distribution Division chief, is showing tDLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch materiel associated with the Wildland Fire Mission during his visit to DLA Distribution San Joaquin.

Feb. 2, 2017

DLA Director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, California — Defense Logistics Agency director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch recently visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., to discuss command operations and tour facilities at DLA’s western Strategic Distribution Platform.

Melinda Charles, a management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been awarded the Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award.

Feb. 1, 2017

Susquehanna’s Charles awarded Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melinda Charles, a management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been awarded the Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award for her accomplishments as the lead architect and developer of a mission critical business intelligence suite of applications.

Kim Baird, DLA Distribution Hill, Utah shelter maintenance supervisor, describes a new support structure used for maintaining missile launch facilities and control centers to customers Jan. 25, 2017, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 30, 2017

Partnership streamlines depot maintenance for ICBM wings

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The 309th Missile Maintenance Group and Defense Logistics Agency recently worked together on an initiative to establish a “retail-like” support structure in order to stock, store and distribute parts and supplies to the Air Force’s three ICBM wings.

Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Matthew W. McCabe assumed command as DLA Distribution’s Distribution Operations Team-Susquehanna commander in a Jan. 7 ceremony.

Jan. 30, 2017

McCabe takes over Susquehanna’s Distribution Operations Team

Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Matthew W. McCabe assumed command as DLA Distribution’s Distribution Operations Team-Susquehanna commander in a Jan. 7 ceremony.

William Moore, the assistant deputy chief of staff for the Army logistics enterprise, along with Barbara Sotirin, director of the U.S. Army Logistics Innovation Agency, visited DLA Distribution Jan. 18 to receive a command briefing and tour of the largest distribution center in the Department of Defense.

Jan. 27, 2017

Army logistics senior leaders visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — William Moore, the assistant deputy chief of staff for the Army logistics enterprise, along with Barbara Sotirin, director of the U.S. Army Logistics Innovation Agency, visited DLA Distribution Jan. 18 to receive a command briefing and tour of the largest distribution center in the Department of Defense.

From left to right, David Freidman, former acting assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy presents the award to John Carson, former DLA Installation Support for Distribution site director; Andrew During, DLA energy manager; Ryan Taylor, DLA Installation Support for Distribution, general engineer; and Don Juhasz, DLA Installation Energy and Fire Protection chief, while Dr. Timothy Unruh, Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program director, looks on.

Jan. 26, 2017

DLA Distribution honored with Energy award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was honored with the 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Award in December for implementing a process to convert existing steam heating to a more efficient natural gas heating system in eight of its facilities.

Ramona French, a supervisory supply specialist from DLA Distribution Future Operations wrote and performed a skit entitled “Dream Your Impossible Dream,” during the Jan. 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Event at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa.

Jan. 25, 2017

‘A day on… Not a day off’: Distribution Headquarters celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution Headquarters celebrated Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s., legacy during the inaugural program hosted by the new DLA Distribution Multicultural Committee on Jan. 19.

Donnie Thompson, of the DLA Organizational Management directorate tests out the wireless network during the 2016 Continuity of Operations program.

Jan. 24, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen our preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took selected members of the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site.

United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead.

Jan. 23, 2017

Bagwell becomes newest DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead in a Jan. 7 ceremony officiated by DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

Travis Hartlaub stands with retired Navy Vice Adm. Keith Lippert in front of his completed veteran’s memorial Eagle Scout project at the Littlestown Community Park.

Jan. 19, 2017

Son of distribution employee creates veteran’s memorial at local community park

LITTLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — Travis Hartlaub, son of Maryann Hartlaub, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Future Operations, recently unveiled a veteran’s memorial as his Eagle Scout project

DLA Distribution San Joaquin commander Marine Col. Dre Harrell administers the Oath of Office to Army Master Sgt. Scotty Mackay during his Jan. 4 promotion ceremony.

Jan. 18, 2017

San Joaquin’s Mackay promoted to Master Sgt.

TRACY, California — During a Jan. 4 ceremony, Army Sgt. 1st Class Scotty Mackay put on the rank of Master Sgt. on before a small crowd of fellow soldiers and employees of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Jan. 17, 2017

Oklahoma City presented Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been presented the Global Distribution Excellence: Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance.

Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, DLA JRF director, discusses expectations for leaders in DLA during the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Jan. 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Joint Reserve Senior Leader Conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — A group of military reservists newly assigned to leadership positions in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force (JRF) got a crash course in the agency’s mission, organization and operations at the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.