DLA Distribution News

March 24, 2020

Tornado Safety emphasized in March

Richmond, Va. — As spring approaches, so does changes in weather. One weather event you need to make a plan of action for is Tornados!   According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s National Climate Data Center, the Commonwealth of Virginia has an average of 18-20 tornado events per year. The season usually starts in April and ends in November.  

March 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan welcomes leadership from USFJ J4 and JJS J4

YOKUSKA, Japan — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander of DDYJ, welcomed and hosted the United States Forces Japan J4 logistics leadership to include Marine Col. Michael Taylor, Director of Logistics & Installations as well as Japan Joint Staff & Logistics, Rear Adm. Satoshi Abe, Director General J4 JJS Feb. 28.

March 20, 2020

DLA Troop Support and Distribution get hand-washing stations to the field in less than 30 hours

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and Distribution worked together to get 48 hand-washing stations to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in less than two days so service men and women can practice proper hygiene during the coronavirus outbreak.

March 20, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea employee instrumental in handling installation COVID-19 response

DAEGU, Korea — At the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Korea, employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, have been working tirelessly and with dedicated effort to meet the operational needs of U.S.warfighters, all while adhering firmly to the measures and precautions needed to contain and fight back the outbreak that was spiking rapidly in Korea.

March 20, 2020

Customer operations support extends to Fort Rucker

Richmond, Va. — The mission of supporting the warfighter through interagency sustainment has been embodied to the fullest by members of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond, Virginia’s customer service specialists.

March 18, 2020

DLA Aviation Press Release 2020-03-18-001: COVID-19 Response from the DLA Aviation Commander for Defense Supply Center Richmond

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is currently maximizing telework for our telework eligible workforce while avoiding mission degradation. Social distancing and avoiding large gatherings are being utilized to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on DSCR.

March 18, 2020

Director of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment Point Loma, California, shares leadership principles and experiences with DLA Distribution San Diego team during visit

SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California hosted Ricky Davis, director, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment Point Loma, California, for a High Performance Leadership Engagement Feb. 19.

March 17, 2020

DLA National Account Managers visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Army National Account Manager team visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Mar. 3 for a command overview by DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, and a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center.

March 11, 2020

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna team awarded for security focus

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DDSP occasionally receives erroneous shipments of military equipment and material. When this happens, a team of DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Security and Emergency Services personnel and DDSP personnel spring into action to secure any classified and/or pilferable items that may be contained in the miss-shipment.

March 9, 2020

DLA Aviation shares sustainment practices at International Military Helicopter Symposium

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford recently traveled to London were he was invited by the British Ministry of Defense to speak at the International Military Helicopter Symposium Feb. 25-27.

March 6, 2020

The gift that keeps on giving

RICHMOND, Va. — Federal civilians and military service members attached to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, took advantage of the opportunity to give back, by coming together to raise more than $81,000 in support of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign which ran from Sept. 9, 2019 through Jan. 12, 2020.

March 6, 2020

DLA Distribution conducts antiterrorism exercise as part of required training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution staff and installation police officers conducted required antiterrorism training during a random security screening. It was a chance for staff and security, both, to assess their capabilities as required.

March 5, 2020

DLA Aviation town hall highlights coming changes

Richmond, Va. — A special Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander’s Town Hall March 4 brought a full house to the Frank P. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford addressed several issues including supply chain realignment, the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Year of Accountability and a special award.

March 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Navy Reservists support DDDE theater retrograde mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reservists working this mission have had a direct impact to the DLA mission in Europe and have directly impacted Army Readiness across the European Command area of responsibility.

March 4, 2020

DLA Aviation joins community in Read Across America at Bensley Elementary

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation military members joined with approximately 40 other community members to read to Bensley Elementary School children during their celebration of the National Education Association’s Read Across America March 2.