DLA Distribution News

Aug. 6, 2021

CBS 6 profiles historic Bellwood Elk on Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va — A film crew from WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, came on Defense Supply Center Richmond July 30 to record a story on the historic Bellwood elk as part of the station’s weekly series “I have a Story.”

Aug. 5, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Collins

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.

Aug. 4, 2021

DLA employees honored during DOD Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Three DLA employees proved the agency’s commitment to employing individuals with disabilities by garnering awards at the Defense Department’s 2020-2021 WRP Awards Ceremony July 29. 

Aug. 4, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding General Visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin’s former commanding officer Marine Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow; DLA Distribution Commanding General, recently visited the San Joaquin team July 29.

Aug. 3, 2021

DLA Distribution warehouse utilization saves Marines millions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A DOD-led effort to optimize warehouse management is saving the Marine Corps millions at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California. DLA employees teamed with the Defense Department, the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow in California and a contracted agency on the project.

Aug. 2, 2021

Security officials remind employees to be vigilant

Richmond, Va. — In the United States, the workplace has been the primary target of terrorism. From the events of 9-11 that targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the active shooter events at Fort Hood, Texas, there is a need to be prepared.

Aug. 1, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna receives new Division Chief

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Amy Snyder assumes the role of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Division Chief for Security & Emergency Services today.

July 30, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego hosts Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Commander

SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sand Diego, California, hosted Navy Rear Adm. Kenneth Epps, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, for a tour of DDDC facilities.

July 30, 2021

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through September 30

RICHMOND, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2021 are open through Sept. 30.

July 28, 2021

Employee Spotlight: William “Tom” Thomason

Richmond, Va. — Tom Thomason says when a customer walks away satisfied that DLA Aviation resolved the issue that is a "feel good" moment for him. Thomason is an inventory management/customer service specialist working at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

July 26, 2021

DLA Distribution utilizes Public Private Partnership program for cost savings and expeditious force readiness

WARNER ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Warner Robins, Georgia, began utilizing the Public Private Partnership program for specific components related to the F-15 aircraft resulting in cost savings and faster turn-around times for Air Force component maintenance.

July 26, 2021

Initiatives foster a positive work culture at DLA in Jacksonville

RICHMOND, Va — For roughly the past four years, senior military and civilian leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, have been developing an all-inclusive, purpose-driven team that aligns with the “Warfighter Always” readiness line of effort within the DLA Strategic Plan 2021 - 2026. That LOE states DLA’s support to the warfighter is job one. It’s our core strategic priority. We must provide the right support in the right places at the right times.

July 23, 2021

DLA director visits Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, meets with employees and customers

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 13 and met with DLA senior leaders and employees and Fleet Readiness Center East customers.

July 21, 2021

DLA Distribution supports Pacer Goose mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, provided support to the Air Force’s annual re-supply mission Pacer Goose Sustainment 2021, at Thule Air Base, Greenland.

July 21, 2021

DLA partners with NGA on digital delivery initiative

RICHMOND, Va — More than a dozen representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Mapping Customer Operations, DLA Data Production Operations, DLA Information Operations and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, participated in a print-on-demand site tour and ribbon cutting ceremony at DLA Document Services on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, July 14.