DLA Distribution News

Aug. 30, 2021

DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adam J. Smith became the new director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California, Aug. 23.

Aug. 30, 2021

Security measures to be satisfied prior to travel

Richmond, Va. — When planning a trip, all Defense Department employees and DOD contractors need to ensure they comply with instructions in DODI 2000.16-V1 Antiterrorism Standards,

Aug. 27, 2021

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Neil G. Flanagan joins the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team Aug. 30, to serve as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

Aug. 27, 2021

Latest survey confirms DLA Aviation’s workplace culture continues to improve

Richmond, Va. — When Defense Logistics Agency Aviation sets out to create a culture of high performance, the results speak for themselves.

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Distribution designs remediation process to improve warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution initiated a continuous process improvement project in June 2020, with a goal of accounting for and reporting improperly marked freight received at DLA Distribution centers on the east and west coasts of the United States.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA director discusses local operations at DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 18 to discuss initiatives toward improving and sustaining warfighter material readiness and to view installation improvements.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA Aviation analysts improve business processes by creating bots

Richmond, Va. — Partnering with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Robotic Process Automation Program this past year, DLA Aviation analysts collaborated with agency activities and major subordinate commands to improve business processes, increase responsiveness and manage costs.

Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.

Aug. 24, 2021

Former DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas commander promoted

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former commander of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Army Lt. Col. Dan Bidetti was promoted to the Army rank of Col. by Army Material Command Commanding General, Army Gen. Edward M. Daly during a ceremony at the Pentagon Library Conference Center July 6.

Aug. 23, 2021

May Employee of the Month honorees take service to the next level

Richmond, Va. — The recipients of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation May Employee of the Month honors know how to make the most of their skill sets to accomplish the mission.

Aug. 20, 2021

Force Protection Conditions - A Tutorial

RICHMOND, Va — As you are driving onto Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, or walking to a building entrance, you may have noticed the installation is at Force Protection Condition Level B and wonder, “what does this mean to me?”

Aug. 19, 2021

Winds of change blow in Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City has a new leader. Air Force Col. James Malec relinquished command to Air Force Col. Jason Kalin during a change of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13.

Aug. 18, 2021

DLA Installation Support Susquehanna chief of security and emergency services retires after 39 years

NEW CUMEBERLAND, Pa. — Following 39 years of federal service, Harold “George” Hokkanen, chief, security and emergency services, will retire from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna in September.

Aug. 17, 2021

DLA Aviation commander speaks about “Future of Logistics” during annual Tinker and the Primes Conference

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford spoke on a panel focusing on the “Future of Logistics” during the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes conference on Aug. 10.

Aug. 13, 2021

DSCR recognized for excellence in warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond was named a recipient of the 2021 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. It was one of five recipients of the highly competitive Department of Defense award recognizing the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations.