DLA Distribution News

Oct. 17, 2018

Globetrotting logistics champion Jerry Brown retires after 36 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kuwait, Guam, Italy, Bahrain, Turkey, Germany: Each poses its own unique logistics challenges and, during his storied career, Jerry “JB” Brown tackled them all.

Oct. 16, 2018

DSCR recognizes annual Fire Prevention Week

Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia recognized National Fire Prevention Week with a huge kick-off in support of this year’s theme “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware Fire can happen anywhere,” on Oct. 9.

Oct. 15, 2018

DLA Distribution ready for the 2018 Flu Season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Flu season is upon us and DLA Distribution is ready for it. It is the most predominant yearly obligation for the Shelf Life Special Commodities team here, with the season typically beginning in June.

Oct. 15, 2018

The Barn opens its doors once again

Richmond, Va. — After two years of renovations, the DSCR Community Center — also known as “The Barn” — is open and ready to welcome visitors once again. The 80-year-old structure at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, has hosted many recreational and professional functions including conferences, private and government ceremonies, and summer community programs.

Oct. 11, 2018

APICS Members tour DLA Distribution’s Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — As part of their professional development, members of the American Production and Inventory Control Society visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1.

Oct. 10, 2018

Distribution commanding officer hosts Bahrain town hall

BAHRAIN — DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recognizes outstanding employees during a town hall at DLA Distribution Bahrain.

Oct. 10, 2018

Retirees visit new operations center on DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — A line in the book “You Can't Go Home Again,” written by Thomas Wolfe states “Some things will never change. Some things will always be the same.”

Oct. 8, 2018

Event puts creative spin on domestic violence awareness

Richmond, Va. — Come out and break a sweat while bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence at this year’s Spin for the Cause/Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence. A joint venture between Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond and the U.S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command, Spin for the Cause encourages physical and mental fitness to help overcome obstacles and gain empowerment.

Oct. 5, 2018

100 Years of Warfighter Support: Remembering Susquehanna’s helicopter repair mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After its humble beginning as a supply and storage depot in 1918, the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation inherited a new mission following the end of both World Wars and conflict in Korea.

Oct. 5, 2018

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7 -13: Look, Listen, Learn

Richmond, Va — Fire Prevention Week is a time for fire prevention staff and other departments across the country to connect with those serving in their communities as it relates to fire safety and prevention, whether at home or in the workplace.

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.