DLA Distribution News

Aug. 6, 2025

Engineering interns discover mission behind the mechanics

RICHMOND, Va. — For Jack Moore and Harold “Quad” Jacobson, a summer internship wasn’t just about building experience, it was about building national defense.

Aug. 5, 2025

Podcast series to increase data acumen training engagement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency’s human resources and information technology experts is expanding the agency’s current data acumen modules beyond traditional online training to a podcast.

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Aug. 4, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe goes live with warehouse management system, optimizes logistics operations

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially launched the newly implemented Warehouse Management System at the distribution center in Germersheim, Germany, July 20.

July 31, 2025

Airmen go below deck for rare look at Navy logistics on USS Truman

RICHMOND, Va. — Seven members of DLA Aviation’s Air Force team stepped aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) July 10 at Pier 14 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a guided tour they called “once in a lifetime.”

July 30, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Dawn Griffis

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees at 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.

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July 28, 2025

DLA Aviation hosts flash mentoring session to connect leaders with emerging professionals

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation held a Flash Mentoring Session July 22, marking a return to in-person professional development programming after a hiatus since 2019. The event connected 16 mentees with 14 volunteer mentors in a dynamic “speed dating” format designed to foster career guidance and leadership development.

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July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.

July 22, 2025

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville reinforces partnership with FRCSE, DLA Distribution to bolster warfighter readiness

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, along with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and DLA Distribution, recently hosted a strategy session focused on strengthening the foundational elements of support provided to FRC operations.

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July 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe set to go live with new warehouse management system

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe is poised to go live with Warehouse Management System July 21, marking a significant modernization effort following months of intensive preparation at the distribution center located in Germersheim, Germany.

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July 18, 2025

Issitt succeeds Chunn as commander of DLA Distribution San Joaquin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Col. Brogan Issitt assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, from Marine Corps Col. Kevin Chunn during a ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, July 15.

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July 17, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Virginia Knuckles

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Virginia Knuckles. She’s a sustainment specialist within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina. (Courtesy Photo)

July 9, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Camron Murphy

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Camron Murphy. He’s an Inventory Management Specialist within DLA Aviation at Ogden, Utah.

July 9, 2025

Defense Supply Center Richmond wins 2025 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Supporting the warfighter is the top mission at Defense Supply Center Richmond – but preserving the site's history is also a priority. DSCR recently received the 2025 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for Cultural Resources Management, Small Installation, recognizing its environmental and cultural stewardship.

July 7, 2025

DLA Aviation ensures CH-53K King Stallion’s long-term readiness at Cherry Point

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point is playing a crucial role in the first depot-level maintenance of the U.S. Marine Corps' newest heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion.

July 1, 2025

Jacksonville team builds camaraderie at annual picnic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville hosted its annual command picnic May 29 at Marina Cove Pavilion, fostering teamwork and camaraderie among its workforce. The event drew a large crowd from across the DLA enterprise, including representatives from Distribution, Disposition Services and Document Service