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July 26, 2018

Yokosuka distribution center hosts training event for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officers

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan provided a training engagement for 28 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officers on DLA business concepts and the distribution center operations during a visit to the distribution center on June 11.

July 25, 2018

DLA Reservists go to Poland for Saber Strike 18

Thirty one Defense Logistics Agency Reserve Sailors from Distribution Depot Norfolk, Va. and Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Pa. were sent to Poland May 3- June 21 to support and participate in Saber Strike 18.

July 25, 2018

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City commander promoted to colonel

A Tinker Air Force Base commander moved up in the ranks at a ceremony held July 11 in the Tinker Club. Lt. Col. James Malec, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma, was promoted to colonel and recognized for his accomplishments.

July 25, 2018

DLA’s Information Operations CIO hosts town hall at DLA Distribution headquarters

Defense Logistics Agency’s Kathy Cutler, DLA Information Operations director, and chief information officer hosted an “Ask the CIO” Town Hall July 10 in the Gainey Auditorium at the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 24, 2018

Center Restaurant hosts soft opening, feeds the masses

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office hosted a soft opening of the new Center Restaurant July 23.

July 24, 2018

2018 Summerfest to feature Golden Knights, Dance Spectacular Productions among entertainment

On August 15, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna will host its annual Centennial Summerfest and Organization Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 23, 2018

DDRV team member retires after 40 years of service

Edward S. Lord worked as a bindery machine operator at DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia. After 40 years of government service, the Vietnam Veteran is retiring.

July 23, 2018

From extreme heat to extreme rain, DLA leaders help keep the installation ready to respond

During the summer months, Defense Logistics Agency, Installation Operations Richmond has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote awareness of heat and drought conditions, as well as flooding, on the installation and surrounding areas through the Ready Campaign.

July 20, 2018

New Distribution commander visits Corpus Christi site

DLA Distribution commander Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recently made his first trip to DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, which serves as the primary wholesale distribution point for major components to support helicopter repair missions for Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales customers worldwide.

July 19, 2018

DLA Aviation - San Diego holds change of command ceremony

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - San Diego, bid “fair-winds and following seas” to Navy Cmdr. Matthew Brickhaus during a change of command ceremony hosted by DLA Aviation Commander, Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry held at Naval Air Station, North Island, California, July 10.

July 19, 2018

DDSP’s Active Shooter Exercise tests installation fire department and police force, and community county crisis response teams

As soon as you step into the empty section of Building 54 on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania installation, an eerie calm awaits you. This part of the building hasn’t been used since the occupants moved out in early May. There are empty offices and cubicles, and some of the left-behind furniture and equipment is in disarray – haphazardly laying here and there. The air inside is stagnant, very warm, and very humid.

July 17, 2018

IOSCO students tour DLA Distribution Eastern Distribution Center

Students of the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Officer Supply Course toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center warehouse in New Cumberland July 10.

July 17, 2018

A look at DLA’s direct support to nuclear missile programs one year later

The Defense Logistics Agency under one name or another has supported warfighter readiness since just after World War II. Today, DLA’s 27,000 employees do their part for readiness on all fronts, including nuclear readiness.

July 16, 2018

Bluebird hatchlings make their presence known

Balancing the needs of the environment with the mission of the installation is a difficult but winnable challenge facing Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Environmental Management Division. That was the case with the start of the construction of the installation’s new East Gate on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 16, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan inducted the first ever Ombudsman

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan has selected Molly Rivera to serve as its first ombudsman. On June 13, 2018, she was inducted into the Yokosuka Ombudsman community where she will serve alongside a volunteer network of men and women across various commands.