DLA Distribution News

Aug. 28, 2020

A Phantom and Falcon move onto DSCR

On Aug. 26 and 27, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia became the home to two new aircraft displays, a F-4 Phantom II and a F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Aug. 28, 2020

Distribution Red River foam machines save time, more efficient

RED RIVER, Texas — “It’s helped us out tremendously since we’ve started using it,” said Distribution Process Worker Supervisor Annie Fields.

Aug. 27, 2020

Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states. 

Aug. 27, 2020

DOD logistics agency to ship 1.5M N95 respirator masks to nursing homes with dwindling supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is receiving, processing and shipping 1.5 million N95 respirator masks for the Department of Health and Human Services as it assists nationwide nursing homes facing mask shortages for healthcare staff.

Aug. 27, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas is awarded the Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Maintaining a warfighter first mentality and implementing initiatives that position the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution for success, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, has been awarded the Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year Award, for small distribution centers.

Aug. 26, 2020

White receives March Leadership Award: nurtures success through relationships

Richmond, Va. — Tough times can bring out the best in many of us, and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders are no exception. Sherri White is one such leader whose contributions and qualities were recognized with the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for the month of March.

Aug. 26, 2020

San Joaquin’s Louie recognized as the DLA Distribution High Performing Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Supervisory General Supply Specialist Cynthia Louie of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution High Performing Leader of the Year. Additionally, Louie serves as the accountable officer and chief of the Inventory Action Team.

Aug. 25, 2020

Cassandra Glos is awarded the Jerri L Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Cassandra Glos, office manager for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Office of Strategic Plans, consistently sought out ways to learn and take on new duties, in addition to her normal position description, and implemented changes that would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of DLA Distribution.

Aug. 24, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McMillon is the Vehicle/material Handling Equipment Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Ala. — Supervisor Supply Management Specialist Darryl McMillon earned the award for his outstanding work performance.

Aug. 21, 2020

Installation Management conducts survey of resident bats

Richmond, Va. — Despite the industrial nature of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and its large human workforce, the property is also home to native flora and fauna that are integral to the ecosystem and the overall environmental health of the installation.

Aug. 21, 2020

Maurice Hammond, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is awarded Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Serving as a motor vehicle operator leader for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Norfolk, at the largest U.S. naval base, Maurice Hammond has consistently demonstrated professionalism, a willingness to instruct and has earned the admiration of his peers. As a result, Hammond has been named the DLA Distribution Vehicle/HME Management Civilian Leader of the Year.

Aug. 20, 2020

New video showcases deployable DLA Distribution teams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Defense Logistics Agency video showcases DLA Distribution’s deployable teams that reduce customer wait time and increase military readiness.

Aug. 20, 2020

DLA Distribution hosts DLA’s first virtual business process audit walk through 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the agency’s first virtual business process overview audit during the COVID-19 crisis.

Aug. 19, 2020

DLA Aviation Employee Spotlight: Thomas Pollock

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. 18, 2020

Anniston’s Palmer recognized as the DLA Distribution Vehicle/Material Handling Equipment Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Ala. — Palmer distinguished himself while overseeing the management of the receiving, storage and shipping operations at DDAA.