DLA Distribution News

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s May Employee of the Month Award is presented to Keith McEachern during a ceremony Aug.18, 2016, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation’s Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli presents the award to McEachern who is a weapon systems program manager of the Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles for DLA Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate.

Aug. 23, 2016

DLA Aviation awards May and June EOM recipients

RICHMOND, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's May Employee of the Month is Keith McEachern, inter-continental ballistic missiles weapon system support manager for DLA Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, and the June EOM is Shante’l Wyche, an acquisition specialist in DLA Aviation’s Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Supply Center Richmond Commander, Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day greets Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Adjutant General of Virginia, Maj. Gen. Timothy Williams to the installation for a ground-breaking ceremony August 17. The Virginia National Guard is set to build a 102,000 square-foot facility on the north side of DSCR. The $30 million project will serve as the National Guard state headquarters.

Aug. 19, 2016

Virginia National Guard breaks ground for new headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Under a blazing sun and the high heat of a typical late summer day in Virginia, military and government leaders broke ground for the Virginia National Guard headquarters building at the Defense Supply Center Richmond August 17.

Ocramh Sainz, MTIS and Receiving, takes notes during "Mock audit" by Brittany Heckman and Mike Miller and being observed by Travis Reed, Receiving Supervisor, and COR Julie Webb.

Aug. 19, 2016

San Diego mock audit yields promising results

SAN DIEGO, Pennsylvania — As practice for advanced stages of its current Independent Public Accountant audit, DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., put itself to the test, conducting its own mock audit in late July to ensure its processes are repeatable and sustainable.

This week’s employee spotlight shines on Victor Thomas. He’s a material examiner identifier for DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 17, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Victor Thomas

RICHMOND, VA — With more than four decades of federal service under his belt, Victor Thomas, a material examiner identifier for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, is still happy to be supporting the warfighter.

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, commander Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger presents Shirley A. Merrell with an award for 50 years of federal service.

Aug. 17, 2016

Red River’s Merrell celebrates 50 years of federal service

RED RIVER, Texas — Shirley Merrell, a supply system analyst with DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, recently celebrated her 50th year of federal service.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Procurement Analysts Beth Lamothe and Richard Bullock pose for a photo Aug. 9, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Lamothe and Bullock serve as DLA Aviation’s font line in fraud monitoring.

Aug. 16, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: One team, one victory

Richmond, Va. — Why do we do what we do? Obviously supporting our families and preparing for our future and retirement are motivations for many of us. I have two daughters in college, so I know how important that paycheck is. But that is not why I work at the Defense Logistics Agency.

Army Col. Michael Talley, former commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony held at Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 5.

Aug. 16, 2016

Former Tobyhanna commander promoted to brigadier general

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Army Col. Michael Talley, former commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony held at Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 5.

Twelve DLA Distribution employee and five teams have been chosen as the winners of the fiscal year 2016 third quarter Employee of the Quarter, Team of the Quarter, Mission Impact and Big Ideas awards.

Aug. 15, 2016

DLA Distribution announces third quarter award winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution has announced the winners of the fiscal year 2016 third quarter Employee of the Quarter, Team of the Quarter, Mission Impact and Big Ideas awards.

David "D.J." Smith Sanchez makes sure he clears the bar while competing as a member of the Auburn University track team. He is competing as a member of the Puerto Rican National Olympic Team at this summer’s Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro in honor of his maternal grandfather who born in Puerto Rico and passed away two years ago. His dad, David Smith, is a customer support technician at DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Aug. 12, 2016

Aviation employee’s son going for Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, VA — Whether it’s watching Michael Phelps and Simone Manuel in the pool, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the basketball court or the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, the excitement of the 2016 summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro can cause your heart to race.

Carl Dreschel, general engineer with Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Installation Management Division, enjoys photography, spending time with his wife and daughters, and being himself.

Aug. 11, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Carl M. Dreschel

RICHMOND, Virginia — Carl Dreschel, general engineer with Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Installation Management Division, enjoys photography, spending time with his wife and daughters, and being himself.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, recently welcomed Preston Kriegshauser as their new deputy director.

Aug. 11, 2016

Hill distribution center welcomes new deputy director

HILL, Utah — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, recently welcomed Preston Kriegshauser as their new deputy director.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., tries his hand at the dunk tank during Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s National Night Out on Aug. 2.

Aug. 10, 2016

"Taking Safety to Victory Lane" at National Night Out

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Aug. 2, employees, installation residents, and community gathered for Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s annual National Night Out. This year’s theme, “Taking Safety to Victory Lane,” was presented through family-oriented activities with the goal of promoting community involvement in preventing crime and drug use, strengthening police and community relations, and encouraging neighborhood camaraderie.

Crimson Smith has been selected as DLA Distribution Europe deputy commander.

Aug. 9, 2016

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Crimson R. Smith has been selected as deputy commander of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

Joe Hodgson, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operation’s Bearings Division product specialist, saves the taxpayers $695,000 by recognizing that an automatically generated purchase order wasn’t needed.

Aug. 8, 2016

Aviation employee takes stewardship, accountability to heart

RICHMOND, Va. — Stewardship and accountability go hand-in-hand and Joe Hodgson takes it to heart in his daily job. Hodgson works for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operation’s Bearings Division and one of his tasks in his job as product specialist is to review potential bearing vendors.

John "Buck" Buchanan, front right, watches as members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron use a forklift to load a piece of cargo at Travis Air Force Base. DLA’s Warfighter Support Representatives visited Buchanan and the 60th APS as part of WSR training at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Aug. 8, 2016

Distribution San Joaquin partners with DLA Warfighter Support Representatives to improve support to the Pacific

SAN JOAQUIN, California — A key factor in the success of any organization is communication. DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., understands this concept which is why it is partnering with Warfighter Support Representatives throughout DLA Pacific Command through the DLA Pacific Workforce Integration program.