DLA Distribution News

Jan. 19, 2022

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

RICHMOND, Va. — Hazardous weather is once again predicted for the Richmond Metro area later this week.  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. 18, 2022

DLA helps grounded C-17 fly

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s team worked with DLA Disposition Services and DLA Aviation to ensure a grounded C-17 at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, received a part needed to fly.

Jan. 18, 2022

Transformative and dynamic leader awarded DLA Aviation October Leadership Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Douglas Williams, branch chief in the Commodities Branch in the Material Management Division at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, was awarded the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for October.

Jan. 14, 2022

DLA Distribution launches re-warehousing dashboard application

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution launched a re-warehousing dashboard application within the agency’s Qlik® software in October. The application provides visibility to re-warehousing stow performance and tools to identify storage efficiencies at the agency’s 24 global distribution centers.

Jan. 12, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna dispatcher is awarded DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Emergency Dispatcher Jack Dietrich has been awarded the 2021 DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year award.

Jan. 12, 2022

Revitalizing aviation process excellence, a high priority for DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is committed to providing outstanding customer service and long-term solutions to complex logistical challenges at the depot maintenance level.

Jan. 11, 2022

Fitness Center ready to help you keep your healthy New Year’s resolution

Richmond, Va. — Getting fit and staying that way are New Year’s resolutions that just about everyone has made since resolutions were first imagined. If you’re ready to stick to your goal, the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fitness Center is ready to help.

Jan. 10, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna firefighter Wallace named Fire Service Instructor of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Firefighter Andrew Wallace of DLA Installation Management Susquehanna named Fire Service Instructor of the Year in DLA’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Program for 2021.

Jan. 7, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Steven Richards

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. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

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.