DLA Distribution News

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Holtan awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For her efforts in leveraging every possible resource of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Operations to support a critical national priority mission, Mobilization Planning Specialist Elise Holtan is awarded the Super Civilian Service Award.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Muschara awarded Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the team lead of Distribution Acquisition Planning and Assistance, Muschara provided precise and professional customer support through daily interaction to ensure mutual understanding of requirements, forecasts and lead-time expectations.

Sept. 11, 2020

Be prepared, build an emergency kit

Richmond, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month. Are you prepared for an emergency?

Sept. 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston Vehicles and Artillery division is awarded the DLA Distribution Large Team of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Vehicles and Artillery division of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, has been awarded the Large Team of the Year award for their efforts in maintaining warfighter first readiness across multiple customers and variations in need.

Sept. 10, 2020

Terri Strickland is awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Special Services Civilian of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Terri Strickland, general supply specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Special Services Civilian of the Year award for her determination, devotion to duty and efforts that directly impacted DLA and the warfighter.

Sept. 9, 2020

DLA Distribution Acquisition Specialist Schofield awarded Acquisition Civilian of the Year 2019

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For outstanding work performance in 2019, Acquisition Specialist Brittany Schofield, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, received the Acquisition Civilian of the Year Award.

Sept. 9, 2020

Fitness Center move involves plenty of sweat, heavy lifting

Richmond, Va. — The old accommodations for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s popular Red Brick Fitness Center weren’t making the grade. While construction of a new Fitness Center gets under way, the workout equipment will be housed in the Community Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, promoted Army 1st Lt. Trevor Madsen, Distribution aide-de-camp, to the rank of captain during a virtual promotion ceremony Sept. 1. Madsen’s parents and siblings, unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, watched the ceremony live via social media.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Aviation supervisor at Corpus Christi keeps team together, maintains warfighter support during pandemic

RICHMOND, VA — As the senior Defense Logistics Agency Aviation representative at Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas, Melissa Lopez said she has embedded herself with Army aviation leadership there to understand their issues and concerns.

Sept. 4, 2020

Disasters Don’t Wait – get prepared during National Preparedness Month

RICHMOND, VA — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved than this September.

Sept. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McRath receives the Outstanding Employee with a Disability Award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Hershel McRath’s work ethic and drive for excellence have made him an invaluable part of the Storage Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama.

Sept. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution and Defense Security Cooperation Agency align mission and efficiencies to save costs.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In response to the defense wide review conducted Dec. 17, 2019, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution assumed oversight of three Defense Security Cooperation Agency Humanitarian Assistance Program Excess Property sites. The alignment, a current and on-going effort, will not involve the movement or exchange of material, but, with DLA Distribution assuming oversight, is projected to save taxpayers upward of 18% of the current storage and distribution costs.

Sept. 2, 2020

DLA stores, distributes PPE for VA facilities ahead of potential virus spread in fall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Defense Logistics Agency and Veterans Health Administration partnership is ensuring over 1,200 Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care facilities nationwide have 120 days of personal protective equipment to face a potential fall outbreak of COVID-19.

Sept. 1, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s Garrett awarded the Inventory Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year for 2019

ANNISTON, Ala. — Lead Supply Technician, Curtis Garrett, a former warfighter, knows the importance of receiving the right equipment when requested. He significantly contributed to warfighter support during down time in the inventory process.

Aug. 31, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s Black recognized as the Vehicle/ Material Handling Equipment Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year 

ANNISTON, Ala. — As the Accountable Property Officer, Black identified and turned in several pieces of excess equipment valued at over $400,000, resulting in receiving a commendable rating during the Accountable Property Compliance Audit from DLA headquarters.