DLA Distribution News

Jan. 5, 2022

Tree beautification program’s roots run deep

Richmond, Va. — Few beautification projects have longer lasting benefits than tree planting, and the 50 trees planted this fall on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, will provide shade, shelter and improved air quality for years to come.

Jan. 4, 2022

DLA Susquehanna firefighters rescue two people from burning building

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — When the alarm rang at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna fire house shortly after 7:00 a.m. Dec. 30, firefighters assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Truck 69 were dispatched to 813 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for a four-unit apartment building fire.

Jan. 4, 2022

Former senior technical quality advisor to be inducted into 2021 Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An employee known for her ability to rally teams into action and her expertise in technical quality is one of five new members of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame. 

Jan. 3, 2022

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — Richmond Metro area temperatures have varied in recent days by 20 degrees or more, but much of the area saw it first winter weather Jan. 3 with rain changing to sleet and snow. When winter-like weather or hazardous driving conditions do arrive, how will you be notified of changes in Defense Supply Center Richmond’s operating status?

Jan. 3, 2022

Business process analysts provide unparalleled support, training

RICHMOND, Va. — The Wasatch Mountain Range in Utah spans an estimated 160 miles from the northern border with Idaho to the central part of the state. Its snowcapped peaks serve as a scenic backdrop for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Dec. 30, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Administrative Support Division wins “Operation Decorama”

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s administrative support division won Naval Station Norfolk’s 25th annual “Operation Decorama” contest.

Dec. 29, 2021

San Joaquin’s Keeney selected as Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Officer Chadrick Keeney of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, Security and Emergency Services, Police Services Branch, was selected as the 2021 DLA Police Officer of the Year.

Dec. 29, 2021

Shop service centers recognized for outstanding support to Oklahoma Air Logistics Center

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma Commander Air Force Col. Jason Kalin recognized employees in his shop service centers in September for their outstanding support of the Air Force’s Air Logistics Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Dec. 28, 2021

Distribution Corpus Christi’s Fuentes is a DLA’s Top 10 Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Shawn Fuentes, motor vehicle operator at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, was named the Leader of the Year in the Top Ten Level 1 category of DLA’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Program.

Dec. 27, 2021

San Joaquin’s Burke selected as Defense Logistics Agency Supervisory Police Officer of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Lieutenant Cynthia Burke of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Supervisory Police Officer of the Year.

Dec. 27, 2021

DLA Aviation’s Captains of Industry contract success leads to follow-on award

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Captains of Industry contract with Boeing was renewed Oct. 29 for up to 15 years. The renewal updates contracting clauses, improves processes and tracking capabilities at the program level, while maintaining shorten administrative-lead times for contract award by pre-negotiating base terms like performance, type of funding and packaging.

Dec. 23, 2021

DLA Distribution distributes 1 million COVID-19 vaccines

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution shipped the 1 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to Defense Department employees Dec. 17, less than a year after the initial shipment Dec. 22, 2020.

Dec. 22, 2021

DLA Aviation employees come through in a big way for annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive

RICHMOND, Va. — Remember how happy we were as kids, waking up on Christmas day and seeing bicycles, skateboards, doll babies, train sets and other toys underneath our Christmas trees?

Dec. 22, 2021

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander visits DLA Distribution Bahrain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander Defense Logistics Agency Central Command and Southern Command, visited DLA Distribution, Bahrain Nov. 3, to receive a tour of DLA Distribution Bahrain facilities and learn more of what the distribution center offers, specifically to DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM.

Dec. 21, 2021

San Diego’s Palamara selected as DLA Security Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marcus Palamara, former security officer at Defense Logistics Agency San Diego, California, was named the Security Civilian of the Year.