DLA Distribution News - Category Aviation

Barron Marcee, left, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, site manager, discusses the cargo layout in the Materiel Processing Center.

Aug. 15, 2017

DLA Distribution Guam supports Talisman Saber ’17

MARIANAS, Guam — For the seventh time, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, served as the primary logistical hub to support the biennial Australia/United States combined training event, Talisman Saber.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Elsa Cervantes is demonstrating the process of picking bin materiel to DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

Aug. 14, 2017

DLA Joint Reserve Force director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, California — DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven and Command Master Chief Bill Sherman visited the DLA Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Aug. 5 at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during an Aug. 11 ceremony.

Aug. 11, 2017

DLA Distribution Puget Sound welcomes Krisman

PUGET SOUND, Washington — United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, on Aug. 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Senior Procurement Executive Aviation Review, Aug. 1-2, at DSCR, Virginia

Aug. 10, 2017

Senior Procurement Executives meet in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Acquisition Executive and Head of Contracting Activity Cathy Contreras hosted the Senior Procurement Executive primary-level field activity Aviation Review, Aug. 1 – 2, on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA’s Acquisition Director Matthew Beebe attended the event and was briefed by Aviation’s leadership on current acquisition topics.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Mark Peace has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Aug. 10, 2017

Peace recognized for achievements as commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Mark Peace has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

The DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Section Special Assets Division team has been selected as DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Aug. 9, 2017

DLA Distribution Warner Robins PPPM team selected for Team of the Quarter

WARNER ROBBINS, Georgia — The DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Section Special Assets Division team has been selected as DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Aug. 9, 2017

DLA director returns to DSCR for DLA Aviation overview

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 31 to receive a DLA Aviation overview.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee Elyse Atoe has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Aug. 8, 2017

Corpus Christi’s Atoe named Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee Elyse Atoe has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

The DLA Distribution Norfolk Pier Operations Team assists the Norfolk Air Mobility Command Air Terminal to lift a 21-ton sonar dome in order to prepare it for flight in a C5 cargo aircraft.

Aug. 7, 2017

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Pier Operations Team assists Navy

NORFOLK, Virginia — The varied assortment of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia operations allows for a great team of personnel with specialized skills, customer focus and a passion for achieving excellence working throughout the organization. One of these specialized groups is the Pier Operations Team.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond employee, Joe Krouse, environmental engineer, said he enjoys working with a supportive team and seeing processes improved to help the organization run more efficiently.

Aug. 4, 2017

Employee Spotlight: Joe Krouse

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond employee, Joe Krouse, environmental engineer, said he enjoys working with a supportive team and seeing processes improved to help the organization run more efficiently.

Aug. 4, 2017

San Joaquin’s Lang awarded the 2016 Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation Award

TRACY, California — Joseph Lang, supply systems analyst with the Systems Division at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been awarded the 2016 Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation Award.

A DLA Distribution Tobyhanna Team consisting of individuals from the Department of Public Works, Safety and the DLA Distribution Tobyhanna deputy were tasked to find a safe manner to secure and ship four cargo trailers in the most effective, efficient and best value method possible.

Aug. 3, 2017

A look at Tobyhanna’s Continuous Process Improvement History

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Up until 2016, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania collaborated with Tobyhanna Army Depot on cross organizational Continuous Process Improvement initiatives that impacted both organizations.

Police sergeant hands DLA police badge to young girl

Aug. 2, 2017

DLA Police participate in National Night Out

Richmond, Va — Police from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Defense Supply Center Richmond introduced their department to the community during the Chesterfield County’s National Night Out at the Bensley Park and Community Building

Members of the Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka community come together to participate in a “Line of Honor,” honoring the crew and families of the USS Fitzgerald.

Aug. 2, 2017

DLA Distribution Yokosuka aids USS Fitzgerald after tragedy strikes

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has been working to move critical supplies to support the USS Fitzgerald after a deadly crash that left seven sailors dead and major damage to the destroyer.

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, commander Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew Matthews and former DLA Distribution commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford met with customers and several junior naval officers during a trip to Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.

Aug. 1, 2017

Distribution Norfolk leadership visits SUBASE New London

NEW LONDON, Connecticut — Prior to taking command earlier this month, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, commander Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew Matthews stopped by Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, to meet with on-site customers as well as to mentor several young naval officers.