DLA Distribution News

Dec. 28, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Joi Downing

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. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

Dec. 28, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna conducts Confined Space Rescue Training with local and regional fire department personnel

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 40 highly trained fire department special operations personnel from across the region participated in the daylong event which featured several confined space rescue scenarios taking place throughout the day.

Dec. 27, 2022

Newest PaCErs celebrate the holidays while reflecting on first few months in program

RICHMOND, Va. — The Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia has hosted its share of special events, i.e. retirement and promotion ceremonies, town halls, and various themed parties.

Dec. 22, 2022

DLA Distribution Europe participates in German Air Force induction effort

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe participated in the oath of service ceremony for nearly 600 recruits in the Luftwaffe German Air Force, Dec. 1.

Dec. 21, 2022

DLA Aviation in Huntsville supports warfighters with cost-saving procurements

Richmond, Va. — Employees within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Huntsville, Alabama’s Missile Division within Acquisition Programs Directorate have received accolades for their recent efforts to ensure warfighters have the most advanced and effective equipment for their worldwide missions while also saving the government critical resources.

Dec. 21, 2022

Susquehanna child and youth program conducts training; continues excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Program conducted a large in person training event 7 Oct, 2022 at DLA Distribution Headquarters.

Dec. 20, 2022

Holiday safety and security tips

RICHMOND, Va. — Unfortunately, criminals love the holidays just as much as we do. The holiday hustle and bustle can sometimes cause us to lower our defenses, but there are some tips on how we can leverage good holiday safety and security practices.

Dec. 19, 2022

DLA Distribution Puget Sound attends Veteran job fair

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — The event, hosted by United States Pacific Fleet on the Navy Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, was attended by over 325 job seekers and 35 vendors.

Dec. 16, 2022

New training chief takes over in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Jeremy Lorton, a firefighter within Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Branch’s Security and Emergency Services Division was recently promoted to training chief during a ceremony in the apparatus bay of the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia Dec. 5.  

Dec. 15, 2022

2022 Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through Jan. 31

RICHMOND, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2022 are open through Jan. 31, 2023. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 15, 2022

EWG forum held in person for the first time in more than two years

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Working Group held its first in-person forum in more than two years Dec. 13 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Employees not able to attend in person were able to do so virtually.

Dec. 15, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna honors fallen teammate

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna hosted a memorial service in honor of teammate Michael Stoey.

Dec. 13, 2022

DLA Aviation at Richmond Engineering employee celebrates golden anniversary

RICHMOND, Va. — Steve Kelly, program manager within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate’s Sourcing and Reliability Programs Branch, was recognized for 50-years of federal service during a small ceremony Dec. 6. on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 12, 2022

DLA Distribution Warner Robins revolutionizing the future through Human Resources

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution marks 25 years of making history and revolutionizing the future by showcasing the employees that make support to the warfighter possible.

Dec. 8, 2022

DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution Korea

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, visited DLA Distribution Korea Nov. 16.