DLA Distribution News

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation will soon begin using a new DLA Aviation Process Excellence methodology known as APEx. APEx tools, like the Leadership Model tool, enhance the way we manage, evaluate, refine, and communicate process design.

May 27, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: APEx model enhances DLA Aviation process design

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is continuing its journey building a process excellence culture using a new DLA Aviation Process Excellence methodology known as APEx. APEx strengthens our ties to the DLA director’s process excellence vision by implementing process management methodologies that enhance the way we manage, evaluate, refine, and communicate process design.

Army Sgt. Adam Murphy, employee assigned to the transportation branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 23 to 27.

May 27, 2016

Susquehanna’s Murphy selected as Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Sgt. Adam Murphy, employee assigned to the transportation branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 23 to 27.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden employee Melissa Small receives a check from DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lillie May 19, 2016 in a ceremony honoring her selection as the March 2016 Employee of the Month.

May 26, 2016

Small named DLA Aviation Employee of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden employee Melissa Small was honored as the March 2016 Employee of the Month in a ceremony May 19. Small works remotely from Huntsville, Alabama, as a contracting officer aligned with DLA Aviation’s Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate in Ogden, Utah.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 26.

May 26, 2016

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 26. The ceremony was officiated by Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain commander, Navy Supply Corps Capt. Sean M. Egge.

Visitors to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, may view one of the first models of the A-10 Thunderbolt II that is on loan to Defense Logistics Agency from Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina. (Photo by Jackie Roberts, DLA Installation Support at Richmond)

May 25, 2016

DLA Aviation helps keep the Thunderbolt II mission ready

RICHMOND, Va. — Trying to maintain an antique machine is a challenge for any collector or parts provider whether it’s a bicycle, a car, or a multiple-million-dollar weapon system flying critical missions keeping Americans safe at home and abroad. The A-10 is one such system whose length of service has recently been extended until 2022.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Todd A. Wanack has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

May 25, 2016

Wanack recognized for achievements as commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Todd A. Wanack has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Stacie Wright, DLA Distribution Hill, practices “drop, cover, and hold” during the Great Utah ShakeOut.

May 24, 2016

“Great ShakeOut” at DLA Distribution Hill reinforces emergency preparedness

HILL, Utah — In late April, the Utah Division of Emergency Management conducted the Great Utah ShakeOut, an emergency drill to exercise the potential of a 7.5-magnitued earthquake anticipated for the Wasatch Front. In connection with the Great Utah ShakeOut, Hill Air Force Base and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill conducted an “exercise week,” with drills practicing an increase to the Force Protection Conditions, shelter-in-place, active shooter scenarios, and additional natural and man-made disaster scenarios facing those who live and work within the area.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia is part of a team that keeps the UH-60 platforms mission ready. The UH-60 Black Hawks are used for a variety of missions including medical evacuation, air assault, personnel transport and airlift. Shown here are two, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters prepare for landing at Forward Operating Base Kalagush, Sept. 7, 2008.

May 23, 2016

Teamwork key for sustaining the UH-60

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, is part of a team that keeps the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter mission ready in production, deployment, and sustainment.

Paul Abel, incoming DLA Distribution headquarters Future Operations director

May 23, 2016

Abel announced as next Distribution headquarters Future Operations director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Paul Abel has been announced as the next DLA Distribution headquarters Future Operations director. Currently Abel serves as DLA Distribution Europe deputy commander, a position he has held since April 2013.

May 20, 2016

Former Susquehanna first sergeant departs DLA; receives medal for service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Completing a 1-year tour as Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, handed over the organization’s colors on May 13 and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his service from April 2015 to May 2016.

Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

May 20, 2016

Susquehanna’s Middleton selected as Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

Distribution police chief Douglas Schraeder thanked everyone who gathered to show their respect for the men and women who have died in the line of duty nationwide at the National Police Week wreath laying ceremony on May 18.

May 19, 2016

Distribution police officers honor National Police Week with ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Police Force hosted a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty on May 18, in the base chapel. Each year, our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond police officers respond to a simulated active shooter during an emergency response exercise held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 2014. DLA will hold another active shooter exercise May 24, 2016.

May 18, 2016

DSCR emergency response exercise takes place May 24

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond and DLA Aviation will conduct an active shooter emergency response exercise on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 24. DLA Police and Fire and Emergency Services officials will participate in the exercise.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters team assembled a group to test out the Continuity of Operations program at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.

May 18, 2016

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site.

Employees work out at the new Tracy Fitness Center.

May 17, 2016

Tracy Fitness Center enhances the healthy lifestyles and resiliency of DLA San Joaquin

SAN JOAQUIN, California — The opening of a state-of-the-art fitness center at DLA San Joaquin is meeting one of the main objectives of the DLA Strategic Plan; DLA San Joaquin employees are becoming more resilient in both their professional and personal lives.