DLA Distribution News

Donnie Thompson, of the DLA Organizational Management directorate tests out the wireless network during the 2016 Continuity of Operations program.

Jan. 24, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen our preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took selected members of the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site.

United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead.

Jan. 23, 2017

Bagwell becomes newest DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead in a Jan. 7 ceremony officiated by DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

Travis Hartlaub stands with retired Navy Vice Adm. Keith Lippert in front of his completed veteran’s memorial Eagle Scout project at the Littlestown Community Park.

Jan. 19, 2017

Son of distribution employee creates veteran’s memorial at local community park

LITTLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — Travis Hartlaub, son of Maryann Hartlaub, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Future Operations, recently unveiled a veteran’s memorial as his Eagle Scout project

DLA Distribution San Joaquin commander Marine Col. Dre Harrell administers the Oath of Office to Army Master Sgt. Scotty Mackay during his Jan. 4 promotion ceremony.

Jan. 18, 2017

San Joaquin’s Mackay promoted to Master Sgt.

TRACY, California — During a Jan. 4 ceremony, Army Sgt. 1st Class Scotty Mackay put on the rank of Master Sgt. on before a small crowd of fellow soldiers and employees of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Jan. 17, 2017

Oklahoma City presented Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been presented the Global Distribution Excellence: Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance.

Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, DLA JRF director, discusses expectations for leaders in DLA during the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Jan. 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Joint Reserve Senior Leader Conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — A group of military reservists newly assigned to leadership positions in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force (JRF) got a crash course in the agency’s mission, organization and operations at the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s police Sgt. Vance Smith plays the role of active shooter in an emergency exercise on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 24, 2016. An active shooter emergency exercise will take place on Jan. 19, 2017.

Jan. 12, 2017

Active Shooter exercise takes place Jan. 19

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, will conduct an active shooter exercise Jan. 19 on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Jenny Lee (이연주), DLA Distribution Korea Safety and Environmental Office intern is the model for the for Shin Ramyun’s 30th anniversary package.

Jan. 12, 2017

Korea’s Lee finds fame through contest

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Jenny Lee (이연주), a six-month local intern, has become a valuable member of the DLA Distribution Korea team. She is a recent college graduate and was selected from a pool of candidates in the Army supported intern program.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, third from left, poses with the DLA Distribution honorees at the 49th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 15. From left to right are Rowena Gadin, Sandra Stephens, Gonzales, Barbara Eberly, Cathy Hampton, Jose Acosta and Kevin Henderson.

Jan. 10, 2017

Distribution employees honored at annual DLA award ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, along with Distribution’s deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, presented six Distribution employees with awards at the DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony Dec 15. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Jan. 9, 2017

Oklahoma City named Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Due to impending inclement weather, all Defense Logistics Agency organizations and tenant activities on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are closed for operations Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Jan. 6, 2017

Operations Alert: DSCR operating status for Sat., Jan. 7 and Sun., Jan. 8

Due to impending inclement weather, all Defense Logistics Agency organizations and tenant activities on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are closed for operations Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Base access will be limited to essential personnel only..

The DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., Continuing Government Activity Quality Team has been selected as the winner of the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for 2015.

Jan. 5, 2017

Richmond’s Continuing Government Activity Quality Team awarded the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award

RICHMOND, Virginia — The DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., Continuing Government Activity Quality Team has been selected as the winner of the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for 2015.

Jan. 4, 2017

Know how to find out changes in operating status during winter weather, other emergencies

There are several ways Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees can find out about changes in the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.

Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.

Jan. 3, 2017

Harvey chosen as Richmond’s new deputy director

RICHMOND, Virginia — Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.

David Stella, packaging specialist for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking branch at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded the 2015 Department of Defense Packaging Excellence Award.

Dec. 30, 2016

Oklahoma City’s Stella awarded the Paul D. Oliver DLA Distribution Packaging Excellence Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — David Stella, packaging specialist for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking branch at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded the 2015 Paul D. Oliver DLA Distribution Packaging Excellence Award.