DLA Distribution News

Oct. 4, 2018

Distribution kicks off 2018 CFC campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Combined Federal Campaign launched its 2018 pledge portal Sept. 10 and it will remain open until Jan. 11. This year’s theme encourages all Federal employees to “Show Some Love” by making a pledge to one or more of the many worthy charities who rely on CFC donations throughout the year.

Oct. 3, 2018

Distribution DAT assesses Hurricane Florence damage as clean-up is underway at Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina was in the direct path of Hurricane Florence. Knowing this, a Distribution Disaster Assessment Team was pre-positioned and prepared to support its North Carolina center prior to, during, and after Florence passed.

Oct. 3, 2018

DLA Aviation Support to the Unsung Workhorse Aircraft

RICHMOND, VA — It could be argued that true military aviation took off in 1903 when Dayton, Ohio, natives Wilbur and Orville Wright launched the first self-propelled airplane off a hill in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Oct. 2, 2018

Benjamin “Gil” Perkins inducted as the 2018 Hall of Fame recipient

Richmond, Va. — For his dedicated service and contributions to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Benjamin “Gil” Perkins, former DLA Aviation chief counsel was inducted into the 2018 DLA Aviation Hall of Fame Sept. 27. Perkins retired in 2015 after 34 years of service.

Oct. 1, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Lori Taylor

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Sept. 28, 2018

COOP: Not just an annual training requirement

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency employees are required annually to complete the Continuity of Operations Employee Awareness Training to ensure mission essential functions will be performed in the event of a catastrophic event.

Sept. 28, 2018

DLA Installation Management Operations Susquehanna’s Fire and Emergency Services Rescue 69 awarded 2018 Rescue Service of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Pennsylvania’s Emergency Medical System.

Sept. 27, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin receives the prestigious Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Programs Site Award

TRACY, Calif. — A culture of safety at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California is evident with their selection as the 2018 Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Achievement Award winner. Marine Col. Andre Harrell, installation commander, accepted the award on behalf of Team San Joaquin at the Voluntary Protection Program Participant’s Association National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on August 28, 2018. The installation is one of only 57 certified Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Programs Star sites in the Department of Defense.

Sept. 26, 2018

Honoring Kate Stevens: driving force behind the modern day EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lucy “Kate” Stevens, the first director of the Eastern Distribution Center and civilian executive assistant to commander of the then New Cumberland Army Depot, passed away Sept. 16, 2018 near her home town of Pell City, Alabama.

Sept. 25, 2018

Distribution participates in DLA’s new In-House Coaching Program Pilot

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to the DLA In-House Coaching Program Pilot website, the Coaching Program's mission, values and vision support DLA's People and Culture Plan. Coaching helps clients bring their life into focus through solving individual challenges, achieving professional goals, clarifying decision making and focus, and learning and personal development. Coaching also helps with wellness and work-life balance, increasing self-awareness, and helping with self-management.

Sept. 24, 2018

DLA HQ Army National Account Managers visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army National Account Managers from Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency paid a visit to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, September 6, 2018.

Sept. 21, 2018

DLA celebrates the Air Force’s 71st birthday!

Richmond, Va. — Airmen and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees celebrated the Air Force’s 71st birthday Sept. 18, with a ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Air Force Commander Col. Terrence Kilgore, 345th Training Squadron, Fort Lee, Virginia, was the guest speaker. In his speech, he highlighted the Air Force’s 71st birthday theme: “American Airman … Wingman, Leader, Warrior.” He called the theme befitting for a service that encompasses all three character traits.

Sept. 21, 2018

Distribution commanding officer speaks at local MOAA event

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, Commander, DLA Distribution recently spoke at the Keystone Capital Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) event in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Sept. 20, 2018

It’s never too late to prepare for extreme weather

Richmond, Va. — The signs of autumn are more than turning leaves and crisp air: Virginians remain at risk for flooding related to tornadoes and tropical storms through November, and tornadoes are just as likely to wreak havoc in the fall as they are any other time of year. September is National Preparedness Month and there’s no time like the present to assess your ability to weather severe flooding and tornadoes.

Sept. 20, 2018

Distribution celebrates 71 years of the Air Force service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On Sept. 18, the DLA Distribution team came together to celebrate the United States Air Force’s 71st birthday.