DLA Distribution News

Jan. 11, 2018

San Diego Distribution center hosts monthly Peer-to-Peer program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Diego, California, offers their employees a distinctive opportunity once a month, to participate in a Peer-to-Peer Recognition program.

Jan. 11, 2018

Aviation employee, Puerto Rico native volunteers with FEMA for hurricane relief support

Richmond, Va. — Up until 1990 when he enlisted in the Army, Alberto Solano Rodriquez had lived his whole life in Puerto Rico and experienced firsthand the damage caused by hurricanes throughout the years.

Jan. 10, 2018

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Holds Annual Meeting at DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group (CYALDG) hosted their annual meeting at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 8 and received an update on how DLA Distribution supports the Pennsylvania economy.

Navy Cdr. Allen “A.J.” Rivera is presented the Meritorious Service Medal for serving as director of Operations Research and Analysis Division at Naval Supply Systems Command, Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony on Jan. 4.

Jan. 9, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, incoming commander recognized in ceremony

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Navy Commander assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Weapon Systems Support (WSS) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was recognized in a promotion and award ceremony Jan. 4.

Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Jan. 5, 2018

Baguio girl makes it big abroad

BAGUIO, Philippines — A Baguio girl has made it big abroad.

Jan. 4, 2018

Rota Distribution site participates in intermodal helo movement

ROTA, Spain — DLA Distribution Sigonella at Rota, Spain, recently supported an intermodal operation involving the movement of Army helicopters from the USS Bob Hope moving onward to various forward locations.

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.

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. 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.

Donald Bartlett (right) receives the first Security Professional of the Year Award from Patrick Wright, staff director of Security and Emergency Services at DLA HQ.

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.

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

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Hill welcomes new director

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