DLA Distribution News

Erik Wetterhall, shown here aboard a UH-60M Blackhawk, is a customer logistics site specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama. Wetterhall was part of a support team traveling to Marietta Georgia April 6, 2016 to assist a Georgia National Guard unit with a fuel cell issue.

April 25, 2016

A bird’s eye view from a Blackhawk Helicopter

RICHMOND, Virginia — Erik Wetterhall, shown here aboard a UH-60M Blackhawk, is a customer logistics site specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama. Wetterhall was part of a support team traveling to Marietta Georgia April 6, 2016 to assist a Georgia National Guard unit with a fuel cell issue.

Amaury Rodriguez, DLA Distribution Warner Robins, prepares a “red hot” C-130 package for pick up.

April 25, 2016

C-130 parts delivered on time, every time by DLA Distribution Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — More than half the work completed at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., is in support of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. The organization's inventory includes parts and equipment for F-15, C-130, C-5 and C-17 aircraft, target acquisition systems, and most airborne electronic warfare systems.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. To find out more about water conservation visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/water_use_today.html

April 22, 2016

DLA Distribution celebrates Earth Day 2016

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.

Brian Williams, material examiner identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week, for the week of April 18 to 22, 2016.

April 22, 2016

Susquehanna Williams named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Brian Williams, material examiner identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week, for the week of April 18 to 22, 2016.

Sang-Hwan So, a supply technician inspector at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea, retired in March 2016 with 43 years of federal service

April 22, 2016

DLA Distribution Korea’s So retires after 43 years of federal service

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Sang-Hwan So, a supply technician inspector at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea, retired after 43 years of federal service, eight of which have been with DLA Distribution Korea in March 2016.

Korean War Veteran James Cavanaugh receives his Purple Heart recognizing his field valor and sacrifice.

April 21, 2016

Tobyhanna commander presents Purple Heart to Korean War veteran

HAMPTON, Virginia — If you asked James Cavanaugh, he’d tell you it wasn’t a big deal...but for the 40-plus attendees in the standing room only confines of the Hampton VAMC palliative care chapel, it was something they had never seen before – and certainly weren’t going to miss, as the Korean War Veteran received his long overdue recognition for on the field valor and sacrifice.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond and Security and Emergency Services conducts Active Shooter Training April 13 – 14, 2016 in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The Active Shooter Program is conducted to prepare citizens to respond to a violent intruder at work, in school, or in a community environment, and to outline options to evade, hinder or stop an attacker. Pictured giving opening remarks is DLA Installation at Richmond’s Police Chief, Richard Milligan, center, and facilitators Criminal Intelligence Analyst Donald Barker, left, and Installation Antiterrorism Officer Russel Pitts, right.

April 19, 2016

Active Shooter Training held at DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services hosted Active Shooter Training April 13-14 for Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees in the Lotts Conference Center.

Firefighters from DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pa., Fire and Emergency Services practice a vehicle rescue during a training event.

April 19, 2016

DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna F&ES awarded international reaccreditation status

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pa., Fire and Emergency Services has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. DLA is one of over 200 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.

Community members attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s environmental cleanup program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting April 11, 2016 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

April 18, 2016

Quarterly RAB meeting held

RICHMOND, VA — Community members attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s environmental cleanup program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting April 11 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

April 18, 2016

Independent Public Accountant audit kicks off at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution, along with DLA Aviation and DLA Headquarters J3, J6, and J8 personnel, hosted Kearney & Company, the CPA firm that will perform the independent public audit at DLA Distribution.

Carolyn Coker, material examiner and Identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been chosen as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

April 18, 2016

Distribution Oklahoma City’s Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Carolyn Coker, supervisory material examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

April is Sexual Assault and Prevention Month. “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part, Do Your Part” is this year’s theme. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation will soon launch its “We Care Aviation” mobile application to provide instant access to information on sexual assault and prevention, as well as suicide prevention. (Graphic Courtesy of DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office)

April 15, 2016

Sexual assault prevention and response resources soon to be available via mobile application

April is Sexual Assault and Prevention Month. “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part, Do Your Part” is this year’s theme. To help provide on-the-spot employee resources, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation will soon field a new mobile application called “We Care Aviation.”

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day addresses the crowd during the Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 6, 2016.

April 14, 2016

Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — The Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable took place at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 6. The SEPRT gathers senior executives from the 16 strategic supplier alliances to meet with the Defense Logistics Agency leadership and customer senior leaders to discuss general issues affecting Defense Logistics Agency Aviation suppliers.

As part of the DLA Strategic Goal #2 – People and Culture, DLA encourages its employees to take advantage of the resources available to become more resilient, at work and at home.

April 14, 2016

DLA encourages its workforce to become more resilient

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Daily life is constantly throwing us curve balls. Work and home life do not always go as planned. Your boss assigns you an important project with a short suspense date. Your toddler comes down with the flu and is unable to go to daycare. Now you are at home with a sick child and your work is piling up on your desk. Add to that, you are leaving for a business trip in three days.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., Stock Readiness Team has been awarded the Team of the Quarter for their continuous process improvement efforts with various backlogs assigned to their team.

April 14, 2016

Distribution Oklahoma’s Team of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla. Stock Readiness Team has been awarded the Team of the Quarter award for their “lean” work operation.