DLA Distribution News

David R. Gambrell, DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., deputy director will retire on Dec. 31, after 27 years of federal service.

Dec. 29, 2016

Richmond’s Gambrell retires after 27 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — David R. Gambrell, DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., deputy director will retire on Dec. 31, after 27 years of federal service.

Paul Finn, Eastern Distribution Center operations manager at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., is presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer award by James Astor, chair of South Central Pennsylvania ESGR.

Dec. 28, 2016

Susquehanna’s Finn presented award for support to National Guard and Reserve

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On December 16, Paul Finn, Eastern Distribution Center operations manager at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., was presented the Patriotic Employer award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, South Central Pennsylvania.

Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., administers the officer’s oath of office prior to Navy Lt. j.g. Jacob Nguyen being promoted to lieutenant.

Dec. 27, 2016

DLA Distribution Norfolk celebrates promotions of two sailors

NORFOLK, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., recently paused to promote two military personnel to the next higher rank. Both ceremonies were officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Customer Operations Mapping employee, Kevin Bettis, division chief, reads to children of Mapping employees Dec. 20, 2016. The children came to the installation to make Christmas cards to attach to gifts purchased by employees. The gifts are being donated to the children who are patients at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dec. 22, 2016

DLA Aviation Customer Operations Mapping employees' kids – helping kids

Richmond, Virginia — Employees of DLA Aviation Customer Operations Mapping held a holiday luncheon for many of their children, Dec. 20, in their office on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The children enjoyed music, and snacks while they made Christmas cards to attach to the gifts, purchased by employees, to donate to the children who are patients at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University.

DLA Distribution chief of staff Perry Knight talks with students from Central York High School about setting life goals.

Dec. 22, 2016

Local students meet with chief of staff, learn how the warfighter receives supplies at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Dec. 13, 26 students from Central York High School’s advanced placement U.S. Government and Politics class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, and deputy commander Denise Cordeiro cut the ribbon on newly renovated office space during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 28.

Dec. 20, 2016

DLA Distribution Norfolk cuts ribbon on renovated building

NORFOLK, Virginia — DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, and deputy commander Denise Cordeiro cut the ribbon on newly renovated office space during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 28.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Jason Thompson receives certificate honoring his selection as the September 2016 Employee of the Month from DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lillie Dec. 15, 2016 in a ceremony held in Richmond, Virginia. Thompson is a procurement analyst in the Procurement Process Support Directorate.

Dec. 19, 2016

DLA Aviation honors September and October employees of the month

RICHMOND, Va. — Two DLA Aviation employees received Employee of the Month Awards in a ceremony Dec. 15, 2016, hosted by DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli.

Two Bensley Elementary School fifth graders, Angela Marinex, center, and Andersson Castro, left, along with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day throw the switch to light the tree during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 14, 2016 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 16, 2016

Employees kickoff the holiday season with Tree Lighting ceremony, holiday music, talent show

Richmond, Virginia — Employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center Dec. 14 during the annual Tree Lighting ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, kicking off the holiday season with a musical performance by Bensley Elementary School’s 5th Grade Choir, the Holiday Talent Competition, and a wreath competition.

US Navy Reservists joined forces for the first time with United States Army soldiers, civilians and Korean nationals to work together as a team for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea.

Dec. 16, 2016

Navy Reservists team up with DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — As part of their annual training, a group of United States Navy Reservists joined forces for the first time with United States Army soldiers, civilians and Korean nationals to work together as a team for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. With the help of the reservists, the team processed nearly 2,000 lines this past November.

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a Star Worksite in safety under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program Dec. 12, 2016 in a ceremony in the Frank Lotts Conference Center on the installation. The OSHA VPP recognizes employers and workers in federal agencies and in private industry who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for the respective industries.

Dec. 15, 2016

Culture change leads to Defense Supply Center Richmond earning OSHA safety star status

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DLA Installation Support at Richmond and many other DLA organizations has received star status in safety by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva, commander of DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, presents the first place Forklift Rodeo trophy to the distribution center’s Transportation Division.

Dec. 15, 2016

Yokosuka distribution center holds annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted their 11th annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally on Nov. 10. Eight teams consisting of 37 participants competed in five events designed to test their safe forklift operating skills.

DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduate Dec. 13 during a ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia. The 56 graduates completed the two-year training program through on-the-job assignments, cross-training, rotational assignments and formal training.

Dec. 15, 2016

Graduates on right pathway to career in warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — More than 50 participants in DLA's Pathways to Career Excellence Program took the next step to a successful career during their graduation ceremony in Philadelphia Dec. 13.

Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, deputy commander of DLA Distribution, meets with BG Sokul, Israel Defense Forces and staff on December 6.

Dec. 14, 2016

Israeli general officer, logistics chief visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The general officer in charge of logistics for the Israel Defense Forces visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network Dec. 6.

Nine DLA Distribution employees and two teams will be honored at this year’s 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony.

Dec. 13, 2016

Nine DLA Distribution employees to be honored at the DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Nine DLA Distribution employees will be honored at this year’s DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Dec. 12, 2016

Richmond’s Southall retires with 40 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.