DLA Distribution News

Oct. 15, 2020

Virtual book club brings awareness during Domestic Violence Prevention Month at DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first introduced in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence.

Oct. 14, 2020

Navy celebrates 245 years of victories at sea

RICHMOND, VA — On this day, way back in 1775, the Continental Congress established the first American naval force, the precursor to today’s United States Navy. Now fast forward to 1972, when then Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized Oct. 13 to be recognized as the official birthday of the U.S. Navy as a celebration “to enhance a greater appreciation of our Navy heritage, and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service.”

Oct. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna earns the Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award (Team)

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution awarded the Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award (Team) to Distribution Tobyhanna’s Quality Assurance Team. 

Oct. 9, 2020

The Great ShakeOut: what you can do to prepare for an earthquake

RICHMOND, VA — Emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, with the impact ranging from temporary disruption of activities to a loss of an installation’s ability to perform its assigned missions. Employees receive warnings of approaching weather emergencies, such as blizzards, tornados, floods, etc., in time for them to take measures to minimize loss of life or property. However, there may be no warning signs when it comes to an earthquake.

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Pallet Reclamation Team is awarded the DLA Distribution Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Pallet Reclamation Team has been awarded the Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award for their successful cost savings initiatives.

Oct. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City earns the Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink DLA Distribution Center of the Year (Large) award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The award goes to DDOO for superbly refined programs which cut customer business hour delivery times and achieve solid “green” metrics for over 800,000 annual issues.

Oct. 6, 2020

Bilal Muhammad, work leader at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded the David Ennis DLA Distribution Community Service award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bilal Muhammad has been awarded the David Ennis Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Community Service Award for his efforts in addressing the needs of his local community and organizing a team of volunteers to address the problems.

Oct. 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania inventory support team complete large reserve force training evolution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The inventory support team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania successfully completed a large scale training evolution of the joint reserve force.

Oct. 5, 2020

Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Richmond, Va. — Cooking fires are the number one cause of in-home fires and injuries. The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

Oct. 2, 2020

Culture/Climate survey solicits employee feedback for continuous improvement efforts in workforce culture

RICHMOND, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Culture/Climate Survey begins Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 13. The survey was originally scheduled for March, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct. 2, 2020

DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and Capability Based Volunteers deploy to support Strategic Materials inventory mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In early August, Defense Logistics Agency’s headquarters acquisition team requested DLA Distribution’s assistance with support in executing an end of year inventory of strategic materials stored at the DLA Strategic Materials warehouses in Scotia, New York, and Hammond, Indiana. In line with DLA’s “Always Accountable” strategic goal, the inventory must be accurate to ensure DOD’s financial statements reflect the actual organizational expenses.

Oct. 1, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Derek McDermeit

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Derek McDermeit works for Defense Logistics Agency Ogden where he conducts inventory code inspections and helps evaluate and maintain the stock readiness of every Shop Service Center. He is from Brigham, Utah, and his hobbies include hunting, riding four-wheelers, and camping. 

Sept. 30, 2020

The Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas has earned the Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team was awarded the DLA Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award.

Sept. 30, 2020

Above and Beyond: July employees of the month demonstrate dedication to team success

Richmond, Va. — While many professionals pursue excellence on a personal level, the July honorees of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employee of the Month Award demonstrated their desire to achieve excellence as part of a team.

Sept. 29, 2020

National Preparedness Month: why it is important to report suspicious activity

RICHMOND, VA — September 11, 2001 marked a dramatic escalation of terrorist activity around the world and signified an alarming trend toward the targeting of civilians. In the last 19 years, violent incidents have occurred worldwide, leaving tens of thousands of innocent people dead or wounded. Terrorist attacks and intentional mass casualty incidents have occurred frequently, having entailed active shooter incidents, suicide bombings, vehicle ramming attacks and bombings, hostage events, and edged-weapon attacks.