DLA Distribution News

Jan. 4, 2018

Mapmakers on Fort Bragg keep troops on the right path

Fayetteville, North Carolina — As hurricanes Irma and Maria tore across parts of the United States last year, thousands of troops from several military installations prepared for humanitarian relief missions to clear roads, restore power and provide food and clean water. At the same time, a small team of Defense Logistics Agency civilians at Fort Bragg were working to ensure those deploying troops knew where they were going and where to go once they got there.

Jan. 3, 2018

DLA Distribution personnel participate in Wreaths Across America Ceremony

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Each December on National Wreaths Across America day, volunteers gather to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach future generations about the cost of freedom.

Jan. 2, 2018

DLA Distribution Susquehanna Parachute Rigger Team conducts military free fall

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — On a cold and blustery late November day, Parachute Rigger team members from the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, gathered to prepare for a military free fall qualification jump over Paddy’s field in the township of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 28, 2017

Sasebo director retires after 41 years of service

SASEBO, Japan — Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 27, 2017

Lucio returns to Puget Sound as deputy commander

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington. Lucio previously served as the distribution center’s distribution facilities manager from 2008 to 2011.

Dec. 27, 2017

Investigative analyst is first Installation Support Security Specialist of the Year

An investigative analyst at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond recently received the first-ever award recognizing the top civilian security specialist across all of DLA Installation Support.

Dec. 26, 2017

NAVSUP WSS commander visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Duke Heinz, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution supports the storage and distribution of critical parts for the Navy through its global network.

Dec. 21, 2017

Police Department takes top award for excellence

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond Police Department named 2017 Defense Logistics Agency Police Department of the Year.

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Hill welcomes new director

HILL, Utah — Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Dec. 21, 2017

DSCR Fire, Emergency Services leads the way

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, is on a roll after winning DLA Fire Department of the Year for the second year running and earning the title of Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

Dec. 20, 2017

USASAC Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen, and Command Sgt. Major Gene Canada, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15. Their day began with a command brief presented by Col. Brad Eungard, DDSP Commander, followed by a tour of facilities on the New Cumberland Depot.

Dec. 20, 2017

DSCR employees and Bensley students celebrate the holidays at annual tree lighting ceremony

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees kicked off the holiday season Dec. 14 in the Lotts Conference Center amidst the joyful sounds of Bensley Elementary School 5th graders who sang holiday songs.

Dec. 19, 2017

DLA Distribution employees honored at DLA 50th annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Among the honorees at this year’s DLA 50th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony were 15 DLA Distribution employees honored for their outstanding performance and contributions to DLA and its customers.

Dec. 18, 2017

DLA Installation Operations employing innovative ideas, striving for process excellence

RICHMOND, VA — DLA Installation Operations employing latest technology in striving for process excellence and customer satisfaction.

Dec. 15, 2017

DLA Troop Support and Distribution connection highlighted in tour

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support saw a clearer picture of how they work with DLA Distribution during a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12.