DLA Distribution News

Dec. 3, 2024

Retail-focused support team visits Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted leadership from the Industrial Support Activities in Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; and DLA Aviation’s Retail Focus Acquisition Support Team on Oct. 29.

Dec. 3, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain focuses on employees during quarterly meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership recognized military, civilian, and Bahraini Grade employees for their outstanding performance and dedication during an all hands meeting at the site Nov. 14.

Nov. 25, 2024

Outstanding employee recognized for years of service at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Williams, deputy director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution plans, training and modernization, received the Meritorious Civilian Service award, November 20, at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. He also served as the acting director from December 2023 to November 2024.

Nov. 21, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman

RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA San Joaquin employee recognized as Carnegie Hero

TRACY, Calif. — A Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California employee has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for an act of heroism in which he put his own life in danger while attempting to save the lives of others.

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA Distribution promotes SAPR Program using innovative methods

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. To raise awareness of prevention efforts and victim assistance programs, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is engaging employees in creative ways.

Nov. 20, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna hunt encourages safety, proper wildlife management practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Environmental Management Division held a mentored youth deer hunt Nov. 9 on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Nov. 15, 2024

DLA director engages with Distribution workforce, receives update on operating plan alignment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leaders hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, DLA senior enlisted leader, for a visit and analysis of the organization’s key priorities and review of the DLA Distribution fiscal 2025 annual operating plan Nov. 12 at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Nov. 13, 2024

DLA Distribution employee overcomes tragedy with help from four-legged companion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Friedrich Nietzsche once famously said, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” Based on that criteria, Lisa Schirmer, Finance and Supply Branch Chief for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is probably stronger than most.

Nov. 13, 2024

2024 Combined Federal Campaign underway

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution workforce are being called upon to harness the power of their generosity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Nov. 7, 2024

DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.

Nov. 6, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe hosts DLA Logistics Operations leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, leadership hosted Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director, Logistics Operations, and commander, Joint Regional Combat Support, DLA, for a visit and site tour at the distribution center in Germersheim, Germany, Nov. 1.

Nov. 6, 2024

DLA Aviation’s annual operating plan aligns to agency strategy, gets director’s OK

RICHMOND, Va. — Sustaining a resilient workforce, meeting customer needs, posturing for crisis and integrating through partnerships were among the top priorities Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders presented to agency heads during a Nov. 5 review of its fiscal 2025 annual operating plan, or AOP, at Aviation headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 5, 2024

Aviation personnel dive into naval life while touring Navy facilities

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation embarked on a journey into U.S. Navy operations while touring Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, highlighting the importance of intradepartmental relationships and showcasing Aviation’s commitment to enhancing naval operations through effective logistics support.

Nov. 1, 2024

Call to Action | Senior DLA leaders ask industry, military services for assistance on critical logistics issues

RICHMOND, Va. — Building resiliency and solving challenges within military and supporting industrial supply chains drove discussions during the 2024 Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held Oct. 29-30 at the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation headquarters in Richmond.