DLA Distribution News

April 2, 2025

Joint Proclamation Signing Underscores Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Populations

RICHMOND, Va. — Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Army 80th Training Command, and Defense Supply Center Richmond gathered April 2 in DLA Aviation’s Operations Center for a joint proclamation-signing ceremony addressing sexual assault, child abuse and support for military children.

April 2, 2025

The Clue in the Code: why DLA needs high data acumen

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s a mystery quietly lurking behind every procurement delay, planning hiccup or unexpected backorder at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – and no, it’s not sabotage or system failure. It’s something more subtle: a poorly framed question.

April 2, 2025

Congressman Wittman Tours Defense Supply Center Richmond, DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Defense Supply Center Richmond March 31 and toured the installation to gain a better understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency mission and operations on DSCR.

April 2, 2025

DLA Distribution commander engages with workforce, details warfighter support strategies during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, hosted a town hall focused on DLA Distribution’s priorities to enhance warfighter readiness at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 11.

April 1, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna expert recognized for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — David Wood, supervisory supply management specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was recently named one of DLA’s Ten Outstanding Personnel of the Year and received the Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contribution.

April 1, 2025

Keeping Shelves Stocked | Aviation team improves support for maintenance depots

RICHMOND, Va. — In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, a missing part can mean the difference between a successful mission and a grounded aircraft. To combat this critical issue, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Support branch recently rolled out its revamped Retail SKU Supportability Tool.

March 31, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe’s strategic importance highlighted during DLA Director visit

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe leaders hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, DLA senior enlisted leader, for a capabilities briefing and facilities tour at the distribution center in Germershiem, Germany, March 24.

March 27, 2025

PrepareAthon! Day - Are you ready for an emergency?

RICHMOND, Va. — America's PrepareAthon! Day is the perfect time to test disaster readiness.

March 19, 2025

DLA Aviation at Ogden charts course for wartime readiness

OGDEN, Utah — Facing a rapidly changing global landscape and the looming threat of Great Power Competition, DLA Aviation at Ogden embarked on a critical mission: transforming into a wartime-ready force. Leaders and staff gathered for an intensive three-day offsite event Feb. 18-20, 2025, to chart a new course for the organization. Driven by Air Force Col. Kaz Kostrubala, commander of DLA Aviation at Ogden, and Christy Veglia, deputy commander, the event tackled the urgent need to align the organization with the Defense Logistics Agency's strategic plan and address key challenges hindering their warfighting capabilities.

March 19, 2025

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna upgrades warfighter support capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, began renovations on one of its warehouses located on Tobyhanna Army Depot March 17.

March 18, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Carla Seymour

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

March 14, 2025

DSCR civilians build resiliency through MWR Fitness Programs

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees looking to relieve stress, increase fitness and build resiliency have many options available through DLA Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness programs on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

March 13, 2025

DLA Vice Director visits DLA Distribution, receives update on modernization, strategic plan alignment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Brad Bunn, vice director, Defense Logistics Agency, visited DLA Distribution headquarters for an update on current efforts, a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center and to recognize employees March 4.

March 10, 2025

Centenarian Receives Gold Star Recognition at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — In a moving ceremony held at Defense Supply Center Richmond, 101-year-old Alfred Hunter was recognized as a Gold Star family member by U.S. Rep. Robb Wittman (VA-01). The event honored the memory of Alfred’s brother, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert H. Hunter, who was killed in action during World War II.

March 6, 2025

Protecting the mission: John O’Kleasky takes top prize

RICHMOND, Va., — John O'Kleasky, anti-terrorism officer within the Security Operations branch of the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Security and Emergency Services Office, earned top honors when he was named DLA Senior Security Professional of the Year for 2024 during the agency’s annual awards ceremony held Jan. 23, at DLA headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.