DLA Distribution News

July 12, 2018

DSCR Environmental Cleanup Program discussed at RAB meeting

RICHMOND, VA — Community members attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Environmental Cleanup Program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting July 9 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

July 12, 2018

Logistics center welcomes new leader, promotes outgoing commander to second star

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer assumed command of the Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime from Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic during a ceremony June 27 at the Operations Center Auditorium

July 12, 2018

Callis takes command of DLA’s Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Army Col. James Marchant Callis II assumed command of Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania in a July 12 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M Jones.

July 12, 2018

DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis

DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis.

July 11, 2018

Eungard receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Brad J. Eungard has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and as Installation Commander, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna from August 2016 to August 2018.

July 10, 2018

DLA Aviation at Warner Robins employees capture bowling trophy

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, employees defeat teams from across the base by over 40 pins during the inaugural Team Robins Commanders Cup Bowling Tournament. Th

July 10, 2018

Former Distribution commander receives distinguished Order of Saint Martin award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Former DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama commander Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley was inducted into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin during a change of command ceremony held on June 5.

July 9, 2018

Distribution commander unveils command philosophy at inaugural town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — During his first formal address to the DLA Distribution headquarters workforce, commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones laid out his tenets for a successful and cohesive command environment.

July 6, 2018

Yokosuka inventory director retires after 40 years of federal service

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Diane Jarvi, inventory director at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is saying goodbye to the DLA family upon her retirement from federal service after 40 years of dedicated service to the nation, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan and the warfighter. Her official retirement date was July 1.

July 5, 2018

New Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, LSCS Macasa, promoted at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan commander, Navy Cmdr. AJ Rivera recently promoted Yokosuka’s newest Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist Senior Chief Conrado Macasa on June 8.

July 4, 2018

Distribution Commander's 4th of July Safety Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This Fourth of July marks the 242nd anniversary of our nation’s birth, the day when brave and dedicated patriots, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle, signed a resolution that would declare independence of the United States from Great Britain and founded a nation based on freedom. From that day to this, the world has never been the same…but America continues to stand for freedom.

July 3, 2018

Brooks named deputy of Warner Robins distribution center

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Frederick “Tony” Brooks has officially been named as deputy director of DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia.

July 2, 2018

DLA Distribution Expeditionary team provides real world logistics support to Exercise Saber Strike and Operation Atlantic Resolve

POWIDZ, Poland — After nearly two years of planning, DLA Distribution’s Deployment Expeditionary Team deployed to Powidz, Poland in support of Exercise Saber Strike 18 and Operation Atlantic Resolve. Saber Strike is the platform to validate U.S. forces collective capability to rapidly respond to and reinforce Allies in a time of crisis. Operation Atlantic Resolve is a real-world multinational training and security cooperation activity taking place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary.

July 2, 2018

Employee Spotlight: John Ellis, Jr.

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.

June 29, 2018

Ackiss takes command at DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Ackiss assumed command during a change of command ceremony held at DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany, June 29.