DLA Distribution News - Category Aviation

March 7, 2018

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.

March 6, 2018

Army Sustainment Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez hosted Army Sustainment Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Ulloth during a visit to DLA Distribution.

March 5, 2018

Disabled veteran inspires Tobyhanna Distribution employees

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Retired Army Staff Sgt. Earl Granville stepped center stage standing to speak to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania employees. He stood on one of his own legs and one prosthetic. Granville’s story speaks boldly of resilience, passion, purpose and being a part of something greater than himself.

March 2, 2018

DLA Aviation Commander holds Town Hall

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry held her Town Hall in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 22.

March 2, 2018

Rivera takes command at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Cmdr. AJ Rivera assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, in a March 2 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Pacific commander Navy Capt. Timothy Daniels.

Feb. 27, 2018

U.S. Army Ordnance Corps’ 13th Regimental Command Sergeant Major visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The U.S. Army Ordnance Corps’ Senior Enlisted Advisor, 13th Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. Terry D. Burton, spent a day at the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21.

Feb. 26, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin was named Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award winner by the Defense Logistics Agency

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California along with their 10 DLA organizations that comprise the installation was selected as the DLA winner to compete for the prestigious Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award.

Feb. 23, 2018

Members of the U.S. Army’s 6th Medical Logistics Management Center visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The 6th Medical Logistics Management Center is a unique, one-of-a-kind Army unit with the mission to deploy, establish, integrate, and synchronize medical logistics operations in support of any Army or Joint Forces specified mission.

Feb. 23, 2018

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through March 31

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is accepting nominations for the 2017 Hall of Fame through March 31. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Hardware like the wedge CLECOS being installed is procured through the contracting work done by the CCAD IPV team at Troop Support.

Feb. 22, 2018

DLA team recognized for Corpus Christi Army Depot support

Philadelphia — A Defense Logistics Agency team that supports the Corpus Christi Army Depot was recognized for their part in helping keep military helicopters ready for flight.

Feb. 22, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Lance Cronin

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.

Feb. 16, 2018

DLA Distribution Sigonella military meets with Spanish partners

SIGONELLA, Italy — Military personnel from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, visited the Spanish Air Force’s Grappa detachment, currently operating out of Naval Air Station Sigonella to discuss logistics achievements in support of operations in the Mediterranean.

Feb. 16, 2018

Fire Warden Roles and Responsibilities Training Feb. 14, 2018

Richmond, Va. — Employees attend Fire Warden Roles and Responsibilities Training Feb. 14, 2018 in the McKeever Auditoriumon Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Feb. 15, 2018

Distribution Headquarter employees volunteer to help homeless vets during annual Homeless Vet Stand Down

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The 12th annual Harrisburg Area Homeless Veterans Stand Down was held from Jan. 19 to 21, hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard at the Harrisburg Military Post. DLA Distribution Headquarters Organizational Management and Transportation employees as well as members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1620 – Middletown, Pennsylvania, Donnie Thompson, Andy Bradford, Army Staff Sgt. William Fernandez, Charlie Hughley and Rick Snyder, volunteered at the event.

Feb. 15, 2018

February is Security Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know concerning reporting suspicious activities

Richmond, Va. — You have been parking your vehicle in the same parking lot and walking to your office for the past year. You know the quickest route; how many steps it will take and your environment. You know this path like the back of your hand. Therefore, it’s safe to assume you would also know if something or someone is out of the ordinary.