DLA Distribution News

March 11, 2019

Engineers, maintainers and logisticians team up on Rhino recovery efforts

Richmond, Va — The Navy's first strike-fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, has been involved in every major U.S. military conflict since the 1980s. The twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft made its combat debut with strikes against Libya. While the Marines will continue to fly the F/A-18 A-D legacy model Hornets through 2023, the Navy is actively transitioning to F/A-18 E/F model Super Hornets exclusively and projecting to fly them through at least 2050.

March 8, 2019

Modernization at DLA Distribution Korea takes 1960 facilities into the future

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Modernization has reached Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea with a $75 million Republic of

March 8, 2019

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s Roller named DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kristine R. Roller was recognized as the DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year

March 8, 2019

DLA Aviation-Jacksonville commander lays out her vision for future warfighter support during town hall

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Jacksonville Commander Navy Cmdr. Monica Frey held her town hall Feb. 28. She kicked off the town hall by presenting awards and recognitions for years of service before getting into the details concerning her vision and goals for the future of DLA Jacksonville’s support to the warfighter.

March 8, 2019

Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC welcomes readers

Richmond, Va — “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” Dr. Seuss.

March 7, 2019

Remember to spring for new batteries, save lives

Richmond, Va. — Springing forward shouldn’t be the only thing on your mind as we begin Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10.

March 7, 2019

Warehouse Management System of the future!

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s new Warehouse Management System will simplify storage and distribution processes

March 6, 2019

DLA assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years

March 6, 2019

Modernization in motion! Modernization is the key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of DOD Reform

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s holistic modernization strategy leverages our people, processes, automation and

March 5, 2019

Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.

March 5, 2019

San Joaquin’s Jelks Awarded the Bronze Star Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Lt. Col. William Jelks was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (second oak leaf cluster) for

March 4, 2019

Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs visits DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — The Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs, Dr. Linda Wittor, left, visited DLA Distribution

March 4, 2019

DLA Aviation San Diego teaming up to improve warfighter support one kit at a time

RICHMOND, VA — With the snip of a large pair of ceremonial scissors, a new era was ushered in on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California Feb. 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony officially recognized the opening of the Building 472 Kitting shop. While the ceremony was small, its importance to providing service to the nation’s warfighters is invaluable.

March 1, 2019

DLA director visits DLA Aviation, learns activity is on track to meet operating plan goals

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry hosted DLA Director Army Lt Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 19 during his review of the activity’s dynamic operating plan.

March 1, 2019

Distribution’s Saxton receives commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Associate Counsel, Karen Saxton received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.