DLA Distribution News

Operation security has always played a vital role in the safety of warfighters and contractors. During World War II, posters were created to emphasize this and similar informational campaigns still continue today. (Illustration by Army Sgt. Saul Rosa)

April 17, 2017

From the office to the barge, security matters at DSCR

Under the DLA Intelligence umbrella, the four critical areas that Defense Logistics Agency employees will encounter are personnel, operations security, information security and industrial.

Restoration Advisory Board members, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia leadership, and concerned citizens came together April 10, 2017, at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County for the quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting. Britt McMillan, a DLA environmental contractor with Arcadis, gives update on Operable Units 7 and 8.

April 14, 2017

Installation Support’s Environmental Division held quarterly RAB meeting

Richmond, Va — Restoration Advisory Board members, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, leadership and concerned citizens came together April 10, at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County for the quarterly RAB meeting.

Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, receives the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.

April 14, 2017

Distribution’s Kopsick receives AFRICOM’s Interagency Partner of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, has received the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.

The racks and bins at DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, before the Location Identification Program was adopted.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Jacksonville: Making a difference!

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — With audit readiness at the forefront of all we do and the challenges all warehouses face on a day-to-day basis, DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida takes a moment to reflect on the progress and difference a great group of people can make.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, right, and DLA Distribution Commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, meet during Laskodi’s visit to DLA Troop Support April 7, 2017 in Philadelphia. During a round table discussion, Laskodi, DLA Distribution representatives and DLA Troop Support senior leaders discussed collaboration and mutual goals of the two DLA primary field level activities.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution commander discusses warfighter support with Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Distribution commander touted how his team works with DLA Troop Support to provide the best warfighter support at the best value for the Department of Defense during a visit to Philadelphia April 7.

Michael Nelson, The Greater Richmond ARC contracted emergency dispatcher, manages multiple support programs and monitors in the Emergency Communications Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, during a tornado drill March 21, 2017.

April 12, 2017

More than just the voice on a phone: Dispatchers at DSCR

The Emergency Communications Center dispatchers at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are a team of diverse individuals with personalities that complement their duties.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond held a ceremony, April 3, 2017, for the reopening of the Bettye Akermann Cobb Child Development Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. In celebration David Gibson, right, director of DLA Installation Support at Richmond, and the DLA Installation Support's Director Denise Miller, center, cut the cake as CCD Director Casey Chapman, back left, and Family Morale and Wellness Director Ursula Hickox, back right, share in the celebration.

April 12, 2017

DSCR’s CDC personnel transition to federal positions

Richmond, Virginia — The Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center celebrated a reopening ceremony April 3, on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The CDC provides developmental care for the installation's military and civilian workforce's children from ages six weeks to five years. The CDC transitioned from being under Bright Horizons management to now being under the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate at Installation Support at Richmond.

Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director, left, outlines DLA Distribution’s Campaign Plan to DLA Land and Maritime commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, second from left, during a roundtable discussion with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi.

April 12, 2017

Land and Maritime, Distribution leadership gather to discuss future efficiencies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Apr. 5, DLA Land and Maritime senior leadership met with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi and key staff members to discuss the duo’s partnership and ways to create efficiencies benefitting the DLA enterprise.

Noel Romey, left, an information technology specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations at Richmond, attended the 32nd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference March 1-3, 2017 in San Diego California. Romey is trying out the portable Braille computer with a company representative at the conference.

April 10, 2017

Richmond employees participates in assistive technology conference

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency 508 Compliance Program Office employees Noel Romey, information technology specialist and Christina Larsen, DLA 508 program manager, DLA Information Operations , who work at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, attended the 32nd California State University, Northridge, Assistive Technology Conference, March 1 – 3, in San Diego to learn about the latest technology to assist handicap employees.

Army 1st Sgt. Janine Burr passes the organizational flag to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, commander Army Col. Brad Eungard, symbolizing her last act as the organization’s first female senior enlisted advisor as Marine Master Sgt. Bryan Alberts looks on.

April 10, 2017

Susquehanna’s first female senior enlisted leader departs as first Marine comes onboard

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The April 5 Change of Responsibility ceremony between Army 1st Sgt. Janine Burr and Marine Master Sgt. Bryan Alberts was historic for two reasons: the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, community was bidding farewell to the organization’s first female senior enlisted advisor as it welcomed its first Marine to serve the position.

DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team is currently deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach. The team works to set up one of the deployable warehouses, complete with Distribution Standard System.

April 7, 2017

Distribution’s Expeditionary Team supports Operation Pacific Reach

POHANG, South Korea — DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team is currently deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach, which is an exercise conducted every other year. This year’s exercise is being held from April 10 through April 21 at Dogu Beach in Pohang, South Korea. The Expeditionary Team consists of 19 total personnel, 17 civilians and two military.

(From left) Katrina Leverette, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation sexual assault response coordinator talks with Cassinda Thomas, Fort Lee USO Center director about resources available to victims of sexual assault in the Richmond area during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month resource fair held at the Defense Supply Center’s restaurant April 5, 2017. (Photo by Kimberly K. Fritz)

April 7, 2017

Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month begins with resource fair

Katrina Leverette, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s sexual assault response coordinator or SARC, kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a resource fair at the Center Restaurant April 5 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commanding general, interacts with the DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, second shift employees during a town hall.

April 6, 2017

DLA Distribution commanding general visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

TRACY, California — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi visited DLA’s western Strategic Distribution Platform to conduct a town hall and tour the distribution center’s facilities.

DLA Distribution implemented the DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program, or DPMAP, on April 1.

April 5, 2017

Distribution implements DPMAP

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — By now, you all should be aware of the new DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program or DPMAP, which DLA and DLA Distribution implemented on April 1.

Defense Logistics Agency Finance Richmond Director Barbara Donegan (center) poses with staff members and DLA Finance Richmond Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduates during a graduation ceremony March 30, 2017 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 4, 2017

DLA graduates newest employees from two-year training program

RIchmond, Va. — Surrounded by family, friends and co-workers, 29 DLA Aviation and DLA Finance Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program graduates joined the ranks of the DLA workforce March 30 in a ceremony held in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.