DLA Distribution News

Defense Logistics Agency defines resilience, in part, as the ability to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors, deal effectively with pressure, remain optimistic and persistent, and anticipate change. DLA Aviation employee Marc Miller is a picture of resilience.

June 9, 2016

DLA Aviation Leader Commentary: Employee embodies picture of resilience

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last year, Defense Logistics Agency has invested valuable time and resources into training employees in the four pillars of resiliency: mental, social, spiritual and physical. If you look around DLA Aviation, you can find examples of employees applying resiliency tools and overcoming obstacles; but, few portray a “picture of resilience” as well as Marc Miller.

Derrik Griner, fleet management assistant with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, puts air in a government vehicle from a maintenance response vehicle. The activity’s Customer Support Division developed and built a MRV to respond to disabled government vehicles on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The MRV is capable of resolving minor vehicle issues that, in the past, would require coordination with contractors or other private tow companies. (May 2016 photo)

June 9, 2016

New maintenance response vehicle helps disabled GOVs get back on the road

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Customer Support Division has developed and built a new General Services Administration maintenance response vehicle, known in short as a MRV, to respond to disabled government vehicles on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dix recognized Eartha Beaty, a 90-year-old Montford Point Marine, one of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps, with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Montford Point Marine Association.

June 9, 2016

Distribution commander delivers keynote address at Midland Cemetery Memorial Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix delivered the keynote address at the Friends of Midland Cemetery annual memorial service Saturday, May 28, 2016.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents Master Sgt. Michael J. Clayton with the Defense Meritorious Service Award.

June 9, 2016

Clayton receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal for service to DLA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Prior to departing DLA Distribution following one year with the organization, Army Master Sgt. Michael J. Clayton received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his service from July 2015 to June 2016.

Boy Scout Troop 82 hosts a United States flag retirement ceremony in New Cumberland, Pa.

June 8, 2016

DLA Distribution flag retired as part of Eagle Scout project

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — This spring, a local Boy Scout from Troop 82 in New Cumberland, Pa., led a United States flag retirement ceremony, during which a DLA Distribution flag was officially retired.

Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, commander, DLA Distribution, speaks to 11 joint reservists who worked a special HAZMAT mission at DLA Distribution Susquehanna.

June 8, 2016

Reservists assist in special HAZMAT mission at Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony officiated by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, 11 Navy and Air Force reservists were presented awards for their time spent at DLA Distribution Susquehanna assisting with hazardous material packing.

Denny McGuire, a materials examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 30 to June 3.

June 7, 2016

McGuire named Susquehanna Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Denny McGuire, a materials examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 30 to June 3.

Fred Hildrich will be departing as DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s deputy commander.

June 6, 2016

Hildrich to depart Sigonella for new Distribution mission

SIGONELLA, Italy — After serving as DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s deputy commander for more than two years, Fred Hildrich will be departing for a new mission.

Army 1st Sgt. Janine M. Burr, new Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor

June 3, 2016

Susquehanna installation welcomes new First Sergeant

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The newest Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor took the reins in a May 13 ceremony.

In early May, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., welcomed new deputy commander Brent Barnes.

June 2, 2016

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new deputy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In early May, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., welcomed new deputy commander Brent Barnes.

DLA Forward Presence Human Resource Manager Rocky Weaver gives a resume building brief during a workshop May 23, 2016 for wounded warriors, currently undergoing treatment at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, helping them navigate civilian job application websites and prepare professional resumes.

June 2, 2016

DLA Aviation helps wounded warriors prepare resumes, navigate USA jobs website

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Equal Employment Office, along with DLA Human Resources hosted a workshop May 23 for wounded warriors.

Brig. Gen. Allan Day, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander, holds the DLA flag with Navy Cmdr. Daniel Bessman, the new DLA Aviation at Jacksonville site commander, during a change of command ceremony May 25, 2016 at Hangar 117, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. Bessman took command from retiring Navy Cmdr. Maurice Meagher, III.

June 1, 2016

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville welcomes new commander, retires another

In a ceremony rich with Navy traditions, Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander, hosted a change of command and retirement ceremony for outgoing DLA Aviation at Jacksonville Site Commander Navy Cmdr. Maurice Meagher, III and incoming Navy Cmdr. Daniel Bessman at Hangar 117 on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, May 25.

Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., in a ceremony June 1.

June 1, 2016

DLA Distribution Anniston welcomes new commander

Anniston, ALABAMA — Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., in a ceremony June 1. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix met with approximately 300 Penn Manor High School students, during two assemblies, to discuss their futures on May 20.

May 31, 2016

Distribution commander guides local high school students in future planning

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix met with approximately 300 Penn Manor High School students, during two assemblies, to discuss their futures on May 20.

Army Lt. Col. Hattie Richardson has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala.

May 31, 2016

Anniston’s commander recognized for outstanding achievements during tenure

ANNISTON, Alabama — Army Lt. Col. Hattie Richardson has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala. During her tenure, her leadership resulted in the organization performing well above the DLA standards in quality, performance, accountability, and safety.