DLA Distribution News

April 25, 2023

Second annual Aviation Leadership Academy, building leadership through teamwork

Richmond, Va. — April 18 - 20 marks the second annual Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Academy, held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The academy is a training course designed for employees in non-supervisory paygrades GS 11-13 aspiring to move into leadership positions.

April 24, 2023

DLA WMS team meets at DLA Distribution Headquarters for WMS in-stride review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency representatives from around the enterprise gathered at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for a Warehouse Management System in-stride review to discuss lessons learned after initial WMS go-live events.

April 20, 2023

DLA Distribution Expeditionary Always on call

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Expeditionary has a role and mission capability beyond disaster relief and in direct support of the warfighter anywhere in the world.

April 19, 2023

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin adopts new Warehouse Management system to manage F-35 mission

TRACY, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, San Joaquin, California revitalized the F-35 Lightning II distribution process after migrating to a new transportation module within the new distribution management system to manage F-35 material and gaining transportation responsibility of global movement of F-35 material.

April 18, 2023

Week #3 of April PrepareAthon focuses on evacuation and SIP

Know your emergency action plan for evacuation procedures or if sheltering in place.

April 17, 2023

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City welcomes improvements

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management team celebrated the opening of a new office administration area Mar. 6 in Bldg. 2121 on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The section had not been updated in more than 45 years, and it now boasts brighter, modern looks with essential equipment for day-to-day operations.

April 14, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Holocaust Day of Remembrance message

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton P. Chase, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution delivers a Holocaust Day of Remembrance message.

April 13, 2023

Cherry Point employees become certified life-savers

RICHMOND, Va. — Close to 25 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point employees took part in basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training sessions.

April 10, 2023

April Prepareathon week #2: mass communication systems and celebrating telecommunicator week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Be Ready with April's PrepareAthon - know your alerts and warnings

April 10, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Kameron Bonard

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

April 7, 2023

San Joaquin’s Watkins selected as Defense Logistics Agency Fire Service Instructor of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention and Training Gregory Neal Watkins Jr. of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services, Fire Department, was selected as the 2022 DLA Fire Service Instructor of the Year.

April 7, 2023

San Joaquin’s Kingham selected as Defense Logistics Agency Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Supervisory Emergency Services Dispatcher Noah Kingham of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Branch, was selected as the 2022 DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year.

April 7, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Mark Tippit

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

April 6, 2023

DLA Distribution and Troop Support team up for palm distribution to overseas troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each March, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Troop Support prepare for the arrival and shipment of palm leaves for worldwide distribution before Palm Sunday and Easter.

April 6, 2023

DLA Aviation recognizes 2023 January Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation December 2022 Employees of the Month Rebertha O’Neal and Donna Cruz have tackled additional tasks and challenges with success and demonstrated a superior ability to exceed expectations within their sections at DLA Aviation.