DLA Distribution News

Jan. 7, 2019

Defense Masters provides tools to improve speaking and leadership skills

Richmond, Va — One day the boss walks up to you and says he needs you to brief the corporate board … in an hour. Are you going to get sick to your stomach or embrace the opportunity?

Jan. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Warner named DLA SNCO of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Current Operations non-commissioned officer-in-charge and senior enlisted advisor is DLA's 2018 Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year.

Jan. 2, 2019

DLA Aviation employees donate hundreds of toys to those in need

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees enterprise-wide showed the true spirit of giving this holiday season as they donated toys to children who otherwise may not have had any presents.

Dec. 28, 2018

DLA hosts two-day event aimed at continuous process improvements

RICHMOND, VA — A Collaborative Planning Summit was held in the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 11 - 12.

Dec. 28, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Deputy Commander Susan Earle is saying goodbye to the DLA family

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Susan Earle, DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander said good bye to her DLA family during a morning ceremony Dec. 7 celebrating over 41 years of federal service.

Dec. 26, 2018

Central York high school students visit teacher’s former employer to learn logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As a retired United States Army Reserves lieutenant colonel, Karen Hudson is very familiar with the DLA Distribution mission. In the last years of her 30-year career she was assigned to the organization’s Expeditionary Logistics directorate, during which time she deployed for several months to Djibouti, Africa.

Dec. 21, 2018

Tapping into a prime hiring resource - Operation Warfighter intern hired at San Diego distribution center

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer Heather Fournier served at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, while enrolled in the Department of Defense Operation Warfighter Internship Program from September 4, 2017 to March 3, 2018.

Dec. 20, 2018

DSCR holiday spirit

Employees show holiday spirit

Dec. 20, 2018

DLA Distribution employee retires after 45+ years of service

ANNISTON, Ala. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution General Supply Specialist, Orlando Duran, has a combined military and government service of over 45 years – seven with DLA – is retiring.

Dec. 19, 2018

Distribution J4 celebrates the season with ugly sweater contest

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution J4 hosted an ugly sweater contest in honor of the holiday season. Featured donning their holiday creations are (left to right): Eric “king of the elves” Rhodes, Nancy “where’s my drink and cigs” Bates, Laura “I fell in the supply room” Bailey, Emily “ bleeding unicorn horn” Crusey, Brain “hobo” Fahnestock and Gregory “look at me, I’m in a picture” Pigg. The winners will be announced later this week.

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Aviation employee shares family experiences

Richmond, Va — I have Yaqui blood running through my veins from my maternal grandfather Maximino Vincent Razo. He was born in San Diego in 1918 to a Mexican father and Yaqui Native American mother.

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Distribution participates in annual Toys for Tots campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive was an “overflowing success” at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Tony Fuller, assistant fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired from service and was honored in a ceremony Nov. 30 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.

Dec. 14, 2018

Yokosuka’s Cline named DLA Junior Enlisted NCO of the Quarter

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carolina Cline has been selected as DLA Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2018.