DLA Distribution News

Employee Spotlight recognizes Christopher Petrie.

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.

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 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.

A portrait of John Kurtz on a DLA emblem background

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.

Photo is of a group of people standing in a large warehouse

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.

Employee Spotlight recognizes Tiffani Perry.

May 12, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Tiffani Perry

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

A portrait of Alma Charles on a DLA emblem background

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.

May 10, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.

May 10, 2023

Aviation employees unite in support of awareness and preventing sexual assault

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Army’s 80th Training Command, the Virginia National Guard Headquarters and DLA Aviation at San Diego took part in enterprisewide events in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia and Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California, April 26 -27.

Large group of people gathered in a warehouse to attend a Health and Safety Fair

May 8, 2023

Health, Safety and Wellness Fair returns to DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted its Health, Safety and Wellness Fair, April 17.

May 5, 2023

DLA Aviation hosts NDIA during 2023 DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation welcomed DLA Land and Maritime and the National Defense Industrial Exhibition to Richmond, Virginia for the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition May 3 and 4.

A marine has his new rank pinned on his collar by his wife.

May 4, 2023

Marine promotion recognizes leadership value at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Maj. John Jarvis was promoted to Lt. Col. John Jarvis in a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution May 1.