DLA Distribution News

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Rick Williamson, an organic manufacturing product specialist with the Engineering Directorate, Richmond, Virginia, drives a fork lift in the not-ready-for-issue warehouse at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. He participated in a three-month, March – May, 2016, DLA Enterprise Rotation Program.

June 29, 2016

Product specialist shares rotation program experience

RICHMOND, Virginia — Organic Manufacturing Product Specialist Rick Williamson, who works in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate, was accepted into the 2016 rotation program and took a three-month rotation, March – May, to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. San Joaquin is DLA’s primary distribution point to the Western contiguous states and the Pacific area for materiel distribution of a wide variety of items.

United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

June 29, 2016

Sliman assumes command of DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany in a June 29 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman

June 28, 2016

DLA Distribution Europe commander receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements in leading the distribution center from June 2014 to June 2016.

Edward R. Visker has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9.

June 27, 2016

Visker named director of Distribution's Organizational Management/J9

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward R. Visker, former point of contact for Organizational Development has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9. Very familiar with DLA Distribution operations, Visker previously served as the deputy commander of the Susquehanna distribution center.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Onethia Maxwell is a command support analyst. She has been with DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, for two months.

June 24, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Onethia Maxwell

Employee Spotlight focuses on Onethia Maxwell. She works for the DLA Aviation Command Group in Richmond, Virginia.

June 24, 2016

Susquehanna installation’s oldest building celebrates grand reopening

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated the official reopening of its Susquehanna Club with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15. Installation leadership, employees and community members came together to observe the renovations to the centuries-old barn that now serves as an event venue.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016.

June 23, 2016

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 241st Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters lobby, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016. As one of his last official actions as commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix spoke about the significance and history, followed by presentation of several awards honoring Distribution headquarters staff.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Zachary Corallo, inventory manager, Mapping Division, Customer Operations Directorate, speaks to employees on serving openly and how “Don't ask, Don't tell” affected his life during the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event held June 15, 2016 in the Lott's Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 22, 2016

LGBT military speaker reflects on serving openly

RICHMOND, Virginia — As part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in conjunction with the Business Process Support Directorate’s Special Emphasis Program Committee sponsored a “Brown Bag” luncheon June 15 in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.Featured guest speaker Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Zachary Corallo spoke on serving openly and how “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” affected his life.

Marine Corps Col. André T. Harrell assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., in a ceremony on June 22.

June 22, 2016

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., welcomes new commander

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Marine Corps Col. André T. Harrell assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., in a ceremony on June 22. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Marine Corps Col. Keith D. Reventlow has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

June 21, 2016

San Joaquin commander receives Defense Superior Service Medal

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Marine Corps Col. Keith D. Reventlow has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Don Rodgers, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s fire chief, gives two thumbs up as he completes his run in the sprint distance duathlon at the International Triathlon Union’s Duathlon World Championship held in Avilȇs, Spain June 4 – 6, 2016.

June 21, 2016

DSCR fire chief joins USA team for ITU Duathlon World Championship

Don Rodgers, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s fire chief, competed on the USA Team June 4-6 in the International Triathlon Union’s Duathlon World Championship held in Avilȇs, Spain. Rodgers was one of approximately 60 competitors in his 50- to 54-year-old age group competing in the sprint distance duathlon.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch pins the Defense Superior Service Medal on Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix as Brig. Gen. John Laskodi looks on at the DLA Distribution change of command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 17. Dix concluded 24 months as commander of DLA Distribution.

June 21, 2016

DLA Distribution marks transition of leadership

Employees and guests witnessed a time-honored military tradition June 17 at the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution change-of-command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Mary Studevant, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s 34th Hall of Fame recipient, receives award from DLA Aviation Commander Brig. Gen. Allan Day, during an induction ceremony June 16, 2016 at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 20, 2016

Studevant inducted into DLA Aviation Hall of Fame

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation inducted its 34th Hall of Fame recipient, Mary Studevant, during the 2016 awards ceremony June 16 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Richard McGrory, a materiel planner with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, receives a check from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day in recognition of being named the April Employee of the Month during a June 8, 2016 video ceremony.

June 20, 2016

Jacksonville materiel planner named DLA Aviation EOM

RICHMOND, Va. — Richard McGrory received the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation April Employee of the Month award for spearheading and aligning DLA Aviation at Jacksonville with “Better Buying Power concepts and practices.”

The DLA Distribution team prepares a wing section of an Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet for shipment.

June 20, 2016

Norfolk team ships jet components for Marine Corps

NORFOLK, Virginia — Over the years, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., Traffic Management team has shipped some unusual items to places around the world. Recently, the team shipped large components of a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet for repair.