DLA Distribution News

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 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.

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.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig, Gen. Allan Day signs the DLA Aviation Process Excellence policy June 14, 2016 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 16, 2016

Aviation Process Excellence policy rolls out

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders gathered in the Lotts Conference Center June 14 as DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day signed the DLA Aviation Process Excellence, or APEx, policy officially making APEx the system of choice to be used throughout the organization for process management.

Army Maj. Gary D. Whittacre assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea in a ceremony June 16.

June 16, 2016

Korea distribution center welcomes new commander

CAMP CARROL, Korea — Army Maj. Gary D. Whittacre assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea in a ceremony June 16. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution’s Army Reserve Element team leader and Joint Reserve Task Force commander Army Col. Ronnie M. Davis.

June 15, 2016

DSCR celebrates Army Birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees gathered in the Center Restaurant June 15 to celebrate the Army’s 241st Birthday. This year’s theme is “The American Soldier – Always Ready, Always Leading.”

An Air Force crew chief parks a B-52 Stratofortress after it landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2015. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is tasked with helping sustain the Air Force’s long-range bomber for another 30 plus years.

June 15, 2016

DLA Aviation helps sustain America’s first long-range bomber for another 30 plus years

RICHMOND, VA — If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to see an Air Force B-52 bomber up close on the ground or in the air, you fully understand its sheer magnitude. Built by Boeing, the B-52 Stratofortress is more than 40 feet high, has a wingspan of 185 feet, and is 160 feet long. To put that into perspective, that’s 25 feet wider and a little less than half the length of a regulation football field.

Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea.

June 15, 2016

Korea commander recognized for outstanding achievements during tenure

CAMP CARROL, Korea — Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. During his tenure, his leadership resulted in the organization performing well above the DLA standards in quality, performance, accountability, and safety.