DLA Distribution News

Dec. 13, 2021

Safety is paramount during the holidays

Richmond, Va. — Holiday safety should be a priority from late November to mid-January. This is a time when families gather, parties are scheduled, and travel plans are on the rise. When it comes to the festive season, there are many safety and security concerns to take into consideration.

Dec. 9, 2021

San Joaquin’s Ruiz selected as DLA Top Ten Employee

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Jennifer Ruiz, Base Supply process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was named a DLA Top Ten Employee.

Dec. 9, 2021

DLA Distribution Bahrain Staff Sgt. Morales promoted in brief ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Edward Morales was promoted during a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain Oct. 31. Morales was promoted from Sgt. to Staff Sgt.

Dec. 9, 2021

DSCR holiday season officially kicks off with tree lighting

RICHMOND, Va — The holiday season kicked off on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 7.

Dec. 8, 2021

DLA welcomes new Family Advocacy Program manager

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond welcomed Rhiannon Jackson, the family advocacy program manager in Security and Emergency Services, for DLA Installation Management Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, on September 16.

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego employee retires after 42 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Accountable Officer, Vincent Grace, retired from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California Sep. 7 following 42 years of federal service.

Dec. 6, 2021

Defense Secretary announces DLA Distribution commander promotion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced Dec. 2 that the President has nominated Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general, for the appointment to the two-star rank of major general. 

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Aviation employees do big things in September

RICHMOND, Va — Dylan Brock, a customer support specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah and John Villanueva, a logistics management specialist with DLA Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, were selected as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for September. Villanueva won in the general schedule (GS) 10-13 category. Brock took the award in the GS 1-9 category.

Dec. 3, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Jordan Willis

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.

Nov. 29, 2021

Oklahoma City commander thanks employees for their years of service

Oklahoma City — Air Force Col. Jason Kalin took command of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City in August and said he was excited to be a part of the team noting their strong work ethic and dedication. From September to October, Kalin reached to out to 61 employees to recognize their length of service and outstanding performance.

Nov. 24, 2021

Local shelter gives thanks for DSCR generosity

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond employees and local organization Home Again Shelter have partnered this year to gather a cornucopia of donations for a Thanksgiving Food Drive. The workforce donated Thanksgiving meal items, which Home Again Shelter employees used to create meal kits for families in need throughout the Greater Richmond, Virginia, region.

Nov. 23, 2021

Senior leader conference focuses on supply chain priorities and future opportunities

Richmond, Va. — Senior leaders from across Defense Logistics Agency Aviation discussed the agency’s fiscal 2022 operational setting and its impact on the aviation supply chain when they met in Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 16-17.

Nov. 23, 2021

Safety tips to help ensure happy holidays for all

RICHMOND, Va — The holiday season is fast approaching, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Fire and Emergency Services’ fire inspectors would like to remind everyone of the importance of safety during the holidays.

Nov. 23, 2021

DLA Distribution's Shipman rescues woman from drowning

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — While on temporary duty in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Shipman, rescued a woman from drowning in the Inderhavnsbroen canal Oct. 25.

Nov. 19, 2021

In Their Own Words David Olenick, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — David Olenick, DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary