DLA Distribution News

Aug. 17, 2020

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — When Hurricane Isaias was forecasted to bring heavy rain and damaging winds to the metro Richmond area Aug. 4, Defense Supply Center Richmond leadership made the decision to close center to everyone except those deemed essential in anticipation of the storm. How did you find out the center was closed?

Aug. 17, 2020

San Joaquin’s Lott recognized as the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — General Supply Specialist Deborah Lott of the Inventory Action Team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Civilian of the Year.

Aug. 14, 2020

Joseph Henshaw, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, is awarded Inventory Management Senior Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Demonstrating leadership and accountability,Joseph Henshaw, supervisor of the inventory team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, is awarded the DLA Distribution Inventory Management Senior Civilian of the Year.

Aug. 14, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Clinton Jones

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. 13, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Paul Sewell

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Paul Sewell works in Odgen DLA Aviation in storage and distribution. He receives and routes material, assemblies and other material into and out of shop facilities. He is from Ogden, Utah, and his hobbies include cheering for the Las Vegas Raiders, golfing, camping, and woodworking.

Aug. 12, 2020

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employee Justine Gragilla is awarded the DLA Distribution Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For outstanding excellence on a continual basis, Justine Gragilla, secretary, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the DLA Distribution Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award.

Aug. 12, 2020

Aviation’s Duke named National CFC award winner

Richmond, Va. — Christie Duke, program analyst for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Command Programs Office was recently recognized with a national Combined Federal Campaign Hero Award as a result of the hard work and dedication she put in to making the 2019 CFC campaign a success as campaign co-manager on DSCR.

Aug. 11, 2020

San Joaquin’s Lee-Haynes receives the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Lt. Gen. Kathleen M. Gainey Innovation Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution Process Worker Supervisor Natalie Lee-Haynes, assigned as the Bin Division deputy chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution 2019 Lt. Gen. Kathleen M. Gainey Innovation Award winner.

Aug. 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Norfolk hosts Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command/Chief of Supply Corps

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted Navy Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command/Chief of Supply Corps, during a visit to the organization July 28.

Aug. 10, 2020

Hurricane preparedness at DLA Aviation extends beyond gates

Richmond, Va. — Hurricane season is an annual affair, but emergency management personnel take a fresh look each year at their ability to prepare for and weather any storms that may roll over the installation, including recuperation from tropical storm Isaias.

Aug. 7, 2020

Defense Supply Center Richmond gets a facelift

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, is currently undergoing renovations to the installation in the form of upgrades and/or additions.

Aug. 7, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Shelley Howe

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Shelley Howe works in DLA Aviation Ogden as a distribution facilities specialist. She is from South Weber, Utah and her hobbies include pickleball, golf, fishing and camping.

Aug. 7, 2020

San Joaquin’s Kotta recognized as the DLA Distribution 2019 High Performing Leader of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Distribution Process Worker Supervisor Nicholas Kotta of the Bin Distribution Division’s Mechanized Packing Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution High Performing Leader of the Year.

Aug. 6, 2020

Millions of personal protective equipment arriving at DLA Distribution Susquehanna for FEMA’s COVID-19 response efforts

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is processing, storing and shipping personal protective equipment for the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it assists hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 infections across the country.

Aug. 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, PPP&M Team wins Defense Department Packaging Achievement Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, received the 2019 Defense Department Packaging Achievement Award.