DLA Distribution News

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.

May 22, 2023

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

TRACY, Calif. — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin, law enforcement officers of the local community, congressional staff and local city council members paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 17 in the fire bay of the Public Safety Center. DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin Family Advocacy Program manager Sharon Stewart served as the keynote speaker.

May 22, 2023

Town halls return to Cherry Point

RICHMOND, Va. — For the first time in roughly three years, senior leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point were able to gather employees together for an in-person town hall.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

May 19, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Christopher Petrie

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight recognizes Christopher Petrie.

May 18, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Dennis Lopez

RICHMOND, Va. — Dennis Lopez shares details about his job as a DLA police officer police officer in Richmond, Virginia.

May 18, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen J. Luna took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Robert West during a change of command ceremony May 18. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

May 18, 2023

Aviation recognizes February 2023 Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — February 2023 employees of the month Nathaniel Steele and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Simpson have worked diligently to keep materials moving for the safety and support of fleet readiness at DLA Aviation.

May 17, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 17, 2023

DLA Aviation at Richmond celebrates April as 9-1-1 awareness month

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation marked 9-1-1 awareness during the month of April, ensuring Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees, contractors and visitors know how, when and why to call 9-1-1.

May 16, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.

May 15, 2023

Fire warden training prepares and empowers DLA employees on DSCR

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond and Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia tenant employees recently completed semi-annual training preparing them to serve as fire wardens around DSCR. Classes were held virtually and in-person in the Frank B. Lotts Center Mar. 21, 22, and 23.

May 12, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Tiffani Perry

RICHMOND, VA. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

May 11, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.