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Feb. 12, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DDRT employees earn suggestion award for improved bundle process

Feb. 4, 2020

Army logisticians converge on Richmond

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

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.

Feb. 3, 2020

Bellwood Elk get a visit from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

On a sunny, but slightly blistery January day, the herd of elk roaming inside the gated area on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, stared curiously at a man on the other side of the fence, who was holding a set of binoculars, pointing and scribbling something on a notepad.

Jan. 30, 2020

Port Hueneme’s team supports annual Antarctic resupply mission

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California’s satellite site at Port Hueneme, California, completed its annual packing, packaging, preservation and marking mission in support of the National Science Foundation’s “Operation Deep Freeze.”

Jan. 29, 2020

DLA Distribution Flag Raising for 1st Sgt. Larry Marcantel

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania flew a flag over Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, formerly the New Cumberland Army Depot, in memory of Army 1st Sgt. Larry Marcantel, who recently passed away.

Jan. 28, 2020

Distribution San Diego’s Walker promoted to Lieutenant

Navy Lt. j.g. Marc Walker, a military liaison officer, was promoted during a ceremony held Dec. 30.