DLA Distribution News

May 24, 2018

Distribution recognizes Lupus Awareness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — May is Lupus Awareness Month. The aim of Lupus Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate others about this life changing disease.

May 23, 2018

Erno becomes newest commander of DLA Distribution Sigonella

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Vincent V. Erno assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, in a May 23 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Europe and Africa commander Army Col. Theodore B. Shinkle.

May 22, 2018

Dozier recognized for achievements as DLA Distribution Sigonella commander

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Capt. Pamela Dozier has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy.

May 21, 2018

Law enforcement sacrifices remembered

TRACY, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin on Chrisman Road hosted a ceremony Wednesday to mark Peace Officers Memorial Day. The DLA police force, led by Chief Khalid Ali and depot commander Col. Andre Harrell, invited members of the Tracy Police Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies to participate in the service.

May 21, 2018

Virginia National Guard cuts ribbon at new state headquarters

Chesterfield County, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, members of the Virginia Defense Force, friends and family members joined distinguished guests at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Virginia National Guard’s newly-built Joint Force Headquarters building May 14, 2018, at Defense Supply Center Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

May 18, 2018

DSCR employees gather to honor officers during National Police Week

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees gathered May 17 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on DSCR during National Police Week, to remember and give thanks for the protective service given by past and current officers and those officers who lost their lives in service.

May 18, 2018

Defense Logistics Agency, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast team up to tackle logistics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — In a first of its kind, the Defense Logistics Agency and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast formed a Joint Logistics Team to win the fight against supply chain delays in 2013.

May 18, 2018

Army Reserve team provides essential support to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania

The Army Reserve 490th Quartermaster Company has augmented DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania since June 2017.

May 18, 2018

Police Week 2018 Spotlight: Officer Anthony Patterson

Richmond, Va. — National Police Week takes place May 13 – 19 in 2018. As part of Police Week observances, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Operations at Richmond, Virginia, spotlight Officer Anthony Patterson, who selflessly secures and protects Defense Supply Center Richmond, its people and our neighbors every day.

May 17, 2018

National EMS Week Spotlight: Richard Sagraves Jr.

RICHMOND, VA — As part of National EMS Week, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond is spotlighting an emergency medical technician at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to honor his dedication in providing day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line."

May 17, 2018

New Cumberland installation celebrates 100 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated its 100-year history with a flag raising ceremony and time capsule dedication on May 11.

May 16, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the United States Army War College met with DLA Distribution leadership and toured the Department of Defense’s largest warehouse as part of a curriculum which encourages routine engagement in discourse and debate on U.S. ground forces' role in achieving national security objectives.

May 15, 2018

DLA Aviation hosts DLA and CTMA partners meeting in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a DLA, Commercial Technology Maintenance Activities and CTMA’s partner, National Center Manufacturing Sciences supply chain and sustainment partners meeting on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 7-9.

May 14, 2018

DBIDS Pre-enrollment Website

RICHMOND, VA — Pre-enrollment in the Defense Biometric Identification System Version 5 is now available. DBIDS is the system DLA uses to provide visitor credentials and allows access to the installation. With the recent version 5 upgrade by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). DMDC also added a pre-enrollment website.

May 14, 2018

DLA Distribution announces Military of the Quarter

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Four military members assigned to DLA Distribution have been recognized as the DLA Distribution Military of the Quarter for second quarter, fiscal year 2018.