DLA Distribution News

Dec. 17, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Philip Smith

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled What the Holidays Mean to Me. The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 16, 2020

Hard work and humility guides branch chief

RICHMOND, VA — “Audrey is a caring and compassionate leader who acts as a role model for those around her. Her faith in her employees to carry out tasks, whether large or small, garners a work group full of confidence and drive.”

Dec. 15, 2020

Despite pandemic, DLA finds safe way to give to children in need through Angel Tree program

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, responded in great magnitude to this year’s Angel Tree program during the annual gift drop-off at DLA Installation Management Richmond’s Fire Department Dec. 9.

Dec. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Paolo Pappalardo is recognized and awarded as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s top ten employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition for his efforts through the past year the Defense Logistics Agency recognizes Paolo Pappalardo as one of the Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year as part of the DLA 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program.

Dec. 14, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Deborah Winston

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled "What the holidays mean to me." The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 11, 2020

Fire prevention more important than ever during 2020 holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With more people staying home during this holiday season due to the current pandemic, the potential for fires has increased.

Dec. 10, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Francis “Post” Casto

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled "What the holidays mean to me." The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 9, 2020

DLA Aviation soars above the competition, named best of the best in Defense Department Supply Chain Excellence

RICHMOND, VA — The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment named Defense Logistics Agency Aviation as the winner of the 2019 Department of Defense Award for Supply Chain Excellence. The award honors organizations that made exceptional progress through innovative development or adoption of best supply chain practices. It also provides a showcase for innovative management and technology tools used to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness to enhance warfighter support.

Dec. 9, 2020

Peth departs DLA Distribution Bahrain and Dillon takes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ohio native Navy Cmdr. Jeretta “Jetta” Dillon took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth in a change of command ceremony held Dec. 9.

Dec. 7, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Douglas Schilens

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.

Dec. 7, 2020

DLA Distribution Warner Robins’ Oliver retires with 38 years of dedicated service

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, extends a heartiest congratulations to Gloria Oliver on her retirement from federal service after a remarkable and invariable commitment of her 38-year tenure.

Dec. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea performs traditional safety “An-Jeon-Ji-Won-Je” ceremony

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea recently performed an “An-Jeon-Ji-Won-Je” traditional Korean safety ceremony at the site of the new warehouse slated for completion in February 2021.

Dec. 3, 2020

White Christmas: DSCR Angel Tree gets virtual makeover in time for the holidays

Richmond, Va. — Daniel White saved Christmas for 128 students from Bellwood, Bensley and Reid Elementary Schools and Meadowbrook High School.

Dec. 2, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Ecklund

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.

Dec. 2, 2020

DLA Distribution continues to improve audit readiness from the top

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each year, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters develops a theme and commitment to help advance physical and financial operations to pass audit.