DLA Distribution News

Air Force Lt. Col. James Malec, right, assumes command of Defense Logistics Agency at Oklahoma City from Air Force Col. Kenton Ruthardt. Former DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, left, officiated the ceremony held at the Tinker Aerospace Complex, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 23, 2017.

June 28, 2017

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrates change of command and retirement

Richmond, Virginia — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrated two ceremonies, the organization’s change of command and Col. Kenton Ruthardt’s retirement, June 23.

During a recent active shooter exercise at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, installation Police arrive on the scene of the activity.

June 28, 2017

Installation active shooter exercise tests crisis response

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To test the installation’s emergency and crisis response capabilities, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted an active shooter exercise June 8.

Army Col. Mark Hirschinger, left, and Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Ryan stand at attention during the reading of their retirement orders at the joint ceremony held June 22, 2017 on Defense Supply Richmond, Virginia. Hirschinger and Ryan devoted 30 and 22 years, respectively, of dedicated service to their country

June 28, 2017

Brothers-in-arms retire together at DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — June 22, at high noon on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was a special time for two Army officers as they marked the end of their collective 52-years of service in the Army during a combined retirement ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

June 26, 2017

Media invited to attend DLA Aviation change of command ceremony

RIchmond, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day will relinquish command of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry in a formal change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 28 at the Defense Supply Center Richmond’s Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, presents Master Sgt. Cynthia Stewart with the Defense Meritorious Service Award.

June 26, 2017

Stewart receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal for service to DLA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Prior to departing DLA Distribution following almost one year with the organization, Army Master Sgt. Cynthia Stewart received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her service from July 2016 to May 2017.

July is the peak month for grill fires. Roughly half of the injuries involving grills are thermal burns. The National Fire Protection Association provides free downloadable grilling safety tips on their website at NFPA.org.

June 23, 2017

Fire Prevention Office provides summer fire safety tips

Richmond, Va. — With the upcoming holidays and being outdoors, the Fire Prevention Office would like to share a few fire safety tips to help you during the upcoming summer season.

Service, visited DLA Distribution on June 12.

June 23, 2017

DLA’s Acquisition director visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Service, along with several procurement analysts from headquarters, visited DLA Distribution on June 12. His main purpose for the site visit was to review DLA Distribution’s contract oversight program, meet with the acquisition workforce, and have a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center.

Donald Bartlett, criminal intelligence analyst, Security and Emergency Services Division, DLA Installation Support Richmond, DSCR, gathers information from classified and unclassified reporting networks and assesses threats to DSCR, Virginia.

June 22, 2017

Partners in Protection: The Sound of Security

RIchmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, leadership, which includes those from multiple Defense Logistics Agency organizations and other joint military and civilian Department of Defense Agencies, relies on competent intelligence analysts like Donald Bartlett to gather information from classified and unclassified reporting networks and to assess threats to the center.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, Continuing Government Activity team has received the 2016 Global Distribution Excellence: Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for outstanding contract oversight.

June 22, 2017

Jacksonville distribution center receives award for Contract Quality Assurance program

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, Continuing Government Activity team has received the 2016 Global Distribution Excellence: Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for outstanding contract oversight.

The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Stock Readiness Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Small Category.

June 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor Stock Readiness Team wins Big Ideas Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Stock Readiness Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Small Category.

Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm receives the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation flag from DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day June 16, 2017 during a DLA Aviation - Cherry Point, North Carolina, change of command ceremony held on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Klemm replaces Navy Cmdr. James Neuman (right), who retires after a 24-year Navy career effective Sept. 1.

June 20, 2017

Aviation - Cherry Point bids farewell to Neuman, welcomes Klemm as new commander

Cherry Point, North Carolina — Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – Cherry Point, North Carolina, from Navy Cmdr. James Neuman, who retired after a 24-year Navy career June 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, comannder Navy Supply Corps Capt. Pamela Dozier is administered the oath of office by Capt. Christopher Parker, Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella commander, during her May 31 promotion ceremony.

June 20, 2017

Dozier promoted to Captain

SIGONELLA, Italy — United States Navy Supply Corps officer Pamela C. Dozier was promoted to the rank of Captain on May 31.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017.

June 20, 2017

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 242nd Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters auditorium, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017. Distribution’s chief of staff, Perry Knight spoke about the significance and history of the day.

DLA Distribution’s outgoing Future Operations deputy director Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Steve Macdonald was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments from May 2014 to June 2017 on June 6.

June 19, 2017

Distribution’s Macdonald honored with end of tour award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution’s outgoing Future Operations deputy director Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Steve Macdonald was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments from May 2014 to June 2017 on June 6.

Virginia’s extension request to implement the REAL ID Act expired June 6, 2017 and a second extension is currently under review. Virginia license holders with non-compliant IDs will required an escort when entering Defense Supply Center Richmond starting July 10. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

June 16, 2017

Installation Support enforces Real ID Act for Virginia license holders beginning July 10

Richmond, Virginia — Employees following the Real ID Act implementation for family members whose only ID is issued by Virginia need to know that the extension issued for Virginia by the Department of Homeland Security expired June 6. Virginia is one of several states currently non-compliant with the Act.