DLA Distribution News

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.

David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

July 15, 2016

Former San Joaquin deputy to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be one of the newest inductees to the DLA Hall of Fame in honor of his 39 years of exceptional service.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Monica Warren is the executive assistant to the DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli. She has been with DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, for three months.

July 14, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Monica Warren

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

Paul Balash III, right, receives the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award from former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., commander Marine Col. Keith Reventlow prior to retiring.

July 13, 2016

San Joaquin deputy retires after 45 years of Federal service

SAN JOAQUIN, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.’s deputy commander has retired after 45 years of Federal service. In honor of his dedication to the organization, Paul Balash III received the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award.

Members of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Contracting Operations Support Team collaborate June 24, 2016 on how best to provide individualize customer support.

July 13, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: There is a cost for everything

RICHMOND, Va. — We have all heard the phrase, “There is a cost for everything.” As I have gone through life, I have found it to be exceedingly true. Would you prefer sitting back while the grass cuts itself? Well, a riding mower is going to cost more than your run-of-the-mill, walk-behind mower.

Deneen L.M. Diggs (front row, third from the right), chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

July 12, 2016

Distribution’s Diggs graduates from Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute with top honors

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Deneen L.M. Diggs, chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

July 11, 2016

Miller named Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

July 11, 2016

Former Distribution mapping commander selected for promotion to rear admiral lower half

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter recently announced that Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

Fire Chief Don Rodgers, Fire & Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, and the Fire Prevention Office urge employees to practice safe grilling techniques. (2015 File Photo)

July 11, 2016

Partners in Protection: Safety Tips on Barbecuing

RICHMOND, Va. — It’s that time of the year when we pull out the grills, whether it is charcoal or gas, and start barbecuing. July is a peak month for grill fires. Here are some tips on a good safe barbecuing.

Students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course

July 8, 2016

Foreign officers' course visits DLA Distribution for lesson on DoD logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center to learn how DoD does global logistics.

Defense Logistics Agency won five fiscal 2015 Department of Defense Value Engineering Awards. From left to right: Kristen Baldwin, Acting, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering; Edilia Correa, DLA Logistics Operations, Technical and Quality Assurance; Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, DLA Aviation Commander; Brodie Whitehead and Calvin Lee, DLA Aviation; Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA Director; Frank Dipofi, DLA Aviation; Milton Lewis and Rocky Sunday, DLA Land and Maritime; Dale Roberts, DLA Aviation; Amelia Walling, DLA Land and Maritime and Jorge Betancourt, DLA Aviation. DLA Aviation won in three of the five award categories.

July 7, 2016

DLA Aviation Engineering Directorate wins prestigious awards

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Engineering Directorate’s Engineering and Technology Division was recently recognized by the Department of Defense for its outstanding contributions to this nation’s warfighters through cost savings or avoidances, quality improvements and efficiencies.

Army Col. Michael Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as deputy director, DLA Distribution Current Operations.

July 7, 2016

Former Current Operations deputy receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director Army Col. Michael C. Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his three years of service to the organization.