DLA Distribution News

Feb. 18, 2020

Eisenhower School students visit DLA Aviation, learn how agency supports depot material availability

Richmond, Va. — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia Feb. 13 to interact with senior leaders and learn how DLA supports material availability at the military service depots.

Feb. 18, 2020

New Joint Reserve Force director visits with troops in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, director, Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, met with DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford and members of the JRF in Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 8. The visit took place on a drill weekend inside the DLA Aviation Operations center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Feb. 16, 2020

U.S. Army War College class gains insights into DLA Distribution logistics effort

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the U.S. Army War College recently took a tour of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania to better understand the logistics support going on in support of the warfighter.

Feb. 14, 2020

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna emergency personnel, first responders receive recognition for outstanding accomplishments

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security and Emergency Services teammates received top honors from DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams during the 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards program.

Feb. 12, 2020

Distribution agency review scores high marks/identifies efficiencies to improve overall agency productivity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency subject matter experts completed an intensive, week long comprehensive internal review at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to evaluate compliance and identify best practices to apply across the agency Feb.

Feb. 12, 2020

Inside the nerve center of DLA Headquarters

Richmond, Va. — Professional development opportunities come in many forms, shapes and programs. Last summer I was afforded a volunteer opportunity to be included in a groundbreaking program, representing Defense Logistics Agency Aviation as a liaison officer to the DLA Headquarters Agency Synchronization Operations Center also known as ASOC.

Feb. 10, 2020

Storm drain improvements good for installation, environment

Richmond, Va. — Views of white steam erupting from manhole covers around the installation might remind one of majestic geysers or whales expelling air at the ocean surface; but this warm cloud of condensation serves its own purpose for the infrastructure of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Feb. 9, 2020

Distribution Susquehanna implements voice technology in its Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution process workers use voice technology in the pick and pack process

Feb. 7, 2020

Artist receives DLA Installation Management Cultural Achievement Award for patriotic fitness center mural

Jan. 28 Roxanne Lenig was presented a DLA Installation Management Cultural Achievement Award by site director Robert Montefour in recognition of her fitness center mural. It was the first time in the history of the award that the awardee had been nominated by both the organization and a peer.

Feb. 7, 2020

Aviation commander holds first town hall of 2020

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford held his first town hall of 2020 in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 4.

Feb. 6, 2020

DLA Aviation hosts Army educators, improves schoolhouse collaboration

Richmond, Va. — Warrant Officers from the 128th Aviation Brigade out of Fort Eustis, Virginia, traveled to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 31 to collaborate with DLA Aviation’s Army Customer Facing Division support personnel.

Feb. 5, 2020

Aviation commander speaks to local Rotarians

RICHMOND, VA — In a small meeting room inside the Sandlot Café on the grounds of the Iron Bridge Sports Park in Chester, Virginia, Feb. 5, a relationship was forged between a local civic group and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation.

Feb. 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Red River’s Paul and Roper team up for suggestion award program and win

RED RIVER, Texas — DDRT employees earn suggestion award for improved bundle process

Feb. 4, 2020

Army logisticians converge on Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — Twenty-four Army civilians, attending a two-week Army Logistics University Master Logistician Course being held at Fort Lee, Virginia, spent time at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 30.

Feb. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution San Diego employees experience Zumwalt Simulator firsthand

SAN DIEGO — Employees of the DLA Distribution San Diego center were recently given a tour of the Zumwalt Training Facility and simulator, giving them a unique insight into the operations their efforts are supporting in keeping our warfighters at peak readiness.