DLA Distribution News

Kenneth E. Hodge, accountable officer for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., mapping division, will retire with 42 years of service to the federal government on July 31.

July 27, 2016

Distribution Richmond’s mapping division accountable officer retires after 42 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Kenneth E. Hodge, accountable officer for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., mapping division, will retire with 42 years of service to the federal government on July 31.

Enrique Garza, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Storage and Distribution Civilian of the Year award for being a key member of the Preservation Packaging Packing and Marking Team.

July 27, 2016

Corpus Christi’s Garza receives Global Distribution Excellence: Storage and Distribution Civilian of the Year award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Enrique Garza, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Storage and Distribution Civilian of the Year award for being a key member of the Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Team.

DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander Susan Earle

July 26, 2016

Warehousing Group chief selected as San Joaquin deputy commander

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Susan Earle has been selected as DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander.

Sandra Stephens, supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year award for her knowledge and technical expertise within the Inventory Action Team.

July 26, 2016

Anniston’s Stephens receives Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Alabama — Sandra Stephens, supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year award for her knowledge and technical expertise within the Inventory Action Team.

Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commander, discusses the importance of the preservation process for all incoming and outgoing vehicles and artillery with Marcus Woods, DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., Vehicles and Artillery Division supervisor.

July 25, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Anniston distribution center

ANNISTON, Alabama — On July 13-14, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., to meet employees, discuss small arms operations, and see the distribution center’s wall-to-wall weapons inventory in action.

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville’s employee Arthur Robertson, III, equipment specialist, in Customer Operations Directorate enjoys researching and finding solutions to problems. Robinson’s motto is own your processes, know your skillsets, and to be that "go to" subject matter expert.

July 22, 2016

Aviation Employee Spotlight: Arthur Robertson, III

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee Spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond teams.

Richard Taitague shows DLA Distribution Guam employees how to navigate USAJOBS and how to use the site to highlight their best skills.

July 22, 2016

Guam builds resiliency through new resume writing skills

MARIANAS, Guam — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas, Continuing Government Activity recently attended a job resume skills class that was offered by Navy Base Guam’s Fleet and Family Service.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presents Dorothy Hart, inventory manager, DLA Aviation Business Process Support Directorate with the Superior Civilian Service Award during his town hall held at the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 15, 2016.

July 21, 2016

Commander holds Town Hall in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day addressed a packed house at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center during his town hall July 15 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.

Following a July 15, 2016 video telecast ceremony, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, installation officials display awards received as a winner of the 2015 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

July 20, 2016

DSCR receives 2016 CINC Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, received the 2015 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence in a ceremony July 15, conduct by video telecast to Richmond from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

The depot as it looked from 1953 until the mid-1980’s. The row of four warehouses in the top right were known as the “Golden Mile” and built at the end of the Korean War.

July 20, 2016

Defense Distribution Center: Continually transforming to meet customer needs

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — There is no doubt that audit readiness and process excellence are top priorities for DLA Distribution. Continuous process improvement is the hub of process excellence. As a result, the Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., installation has transformed over the years as the needs of the warfighters have changed.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp.

July 19, 2016

Distribution’s aide-de-camp receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his skillful planning and management of the General’s day-to-day mission requirements.

Restoration Advisory Board members, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia leadership, and concerned citizens came together during the Restoration Advisory Board’s quarterly meeting July 11, 2016, held at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

July 18, 2016

DSCR environmental cleanup program discussed at RAB meeting

RICHMOND, VA — Community members attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Environmental Cleanup Program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting July 11 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Left to Right: Command Sgt. Maj. Tobin, Chris Buchanan of DLA Disposition San Diego, DLA Distribution San Diego deputy director Mark Patzman and Capt. Soracco, commander.

July 18, 2016

DLA’s senior enlisted advisor visits Distribution San Diego command staff

SAN DIEGO, California — Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin visited DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., on July 6 to meet with site commander, Navy Capt. John Soracco and the command staff.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Engineering Directorate’s Brodie Whitehead, engineer, speaks to a group of students from the Hanover Regional Governor's School for Career and Technical Advancement who visited Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 14, 2016, to learn about the various career fields that make up the DLA Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond.

July 15, 2016

Students learn about DLA careers

RICHMOND, Virginia — On July 14, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted 40 rising junior and senior students from the Hanover Regional Governor’s School for Career and Technical Advancement three-week summer program. The students came to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to learn about the various career fields that encompass the DLA Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond workforce.