DLA Distribution News

James E. McVey, a materials handler supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has dedicated 50 years of his life to serving the United States of America.

Nov. 12, 2015

San Diego’s McVey celebrates 50 years of service

SAN DIEGO, California — James E. McVey, a materials handler supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., will celebrate a major accomplishment this month. He will have dedicated 50 years of his life to serving the United States of America.

Shawn Searer, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., maintenance supervisor, carries on Marine Corps tradition by cutting the cake as the most senior Marine at the organization.

Nov. 12, 2015

Susquehanna distribution center celebrates the Marine Corps’ Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday by honoring former and current Marine employees.

Associate Teacher Derrhyl Duncan reads a story to children at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2015.

Nov. 10, 2015

DSCR Child Development Center associate teacher strives for 2016 Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, Virginia — When Derrhyl Duncan walks into a classroom at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center at

Jack Sandmeier, who is currently a supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, several of which were during the Vietnam War.

Nov. 10, 2015

Former Air Force supply liaison reflects on life during the Vietnam War

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Jack Sandmeier, who is currently a supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, several of which were during the Vietnam War. This week, DLA Distribution is saluting veteran employees, and this is what Sandmeier had to say about his time in the Air Force.

Nov. 10, 2015

DLA Distribution recognizes the U.S. Marines Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees and leadership gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps November 10, in honor of the service’s 240th birthday. November 10, 1775 was the day that the Continental Marines, later renamed the United States Marine Corps, was established and each year the nation celebrates United States Marine Corps Day.

DLA Aviation Business Process Support Directorate's Catina Jeffrey, a supply systems analyst, accepts the September 2015 Employee of the Month Award from DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day Nov. 5, 2015 during a ceremony in Building 34 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 9, 2015

Richmond employee receives September Employee of the Month Award

RICHMOND, Virginia — Catina Jeffery was honored as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s September Employee of the Month

Vietnam Veteran Rodney Brown, center, is honored by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, and Tierre Turner, stuntman, right, for his service in Vietnam in August.

Nov. 9, 2015

Susquehanna Vietnam Veteran reflects on his time in the Marine Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Rodney Brown, a material examiner and identifier at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Remembering all of our Veterans this week, DLA Distribution is honoring Brown’s service in Vietnam.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attends the third annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting as a panelist.

Nov. 6, 2015

DLA Distribution commander participates in panel at annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attended the third annual National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command fall meeting at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, DC, from September 28 through 30.

Brian Farnsworth and Michael Verton, quality assurance evaluators at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., have received the Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award.

Nov. 6, 2015

Tobyhanna’s Farnsworth and Verton win Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Brian Farnsworth and Michael Verton, quality assurance evaluators at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., have received the Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award for their outstanding leadership and knowledge, which resulted in a 100 percent performance for three consecutive months.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch briefs the DLA Distribution workforce on the Agency’s seven-year strategic plan at an Oct. 27 town hall.

Nov. 5, 2015

DLA Director updates Distribution workforce on strategic goals

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — During the DLA Director’s inaugural visit to DLA Distribution in May, he was in the process of developing the Agency’s seven-year strategic plan. On Oct. 27, he returned to the field activity’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., to update the workforce on the main tenants of the now complete plan.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates' Strategic Acquisition Programs Chief Randall Dortch, left, was one of DLA Aviation employees selected to participate in the DLA Executive Mentoring Program in Richmond. In early October, Dortch met with mentor and Senior Executive Service employee Deline "Dee" Reardon, right, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Installations and Mission Support within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense. (graphic by Bonnie Koenig, DLA Avaition public affairs specialist)

Nov. 5, 2015

DLA Aviation employee shares experiences in Executive Mentoring Program

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Strategic Acquisition and Programs Directorate’s Randall Dortch, an integrated supplier team supervisor, was one of the employees who applied and was selected earlier this year to participate in the two-year DLA Aviation Executive Mentoring Program in Richmond, Virginia.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jayzen Bartolome has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award for his work as the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Storage Division leading petty officer.

Nov. 3, 2015

Yokosuka’s Bartolome receives Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jayzen Bartolome has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award for his work as the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Storage Division leading petty officer.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day hosts Supplier Industry Day Oct. 27, 2015 at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia. DLA senior leaders and industry supply partners attended the event to share ideas on how to do better business with DLA Aviation.

Nov. 2, 2015

Supplier Industry Day focuses on improving processes

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a Supplier Industry Day event in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 27 and 28.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix stands with The Hulk during the parade at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna on Oct. 30.

Nov. 2, 2015

DLA Distribution participates in Child Development Center parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — With the spookiest time of the year upon us, the tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses on Oct. 30.

Members of Naval Supply Systems Command’s Corporate Management Development Program visited DLA Distribution on Oct. 23 to see first-hand how items flow through the distribution network to the warfighter.

Oct. 30, 2015

NAVSUP CMDP students visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of Naval Supply Systems Command’s Corporate Management Development Program visited DLA Distribution on Oct. 23 to see first-hand how items flow through the distribution network to the warfighter.