DLA Distribution News

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.

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.