DLA Distribution News

James Diliberti, DLA general counsel explained the ethical nuances of selecting proper lodging while TDY, and Geon Hee Park translated for the Korean National workforce annual ethics training on May 24.

June 9, 2017

DLA Deputy General Counsel visits DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — DLA Distribution Korea hosted the DLA deputy general counsel Melinda Davis-Perritano, Senior Executive Service, and James Diliberti, DLA general counsel on May 24. While on site, the visitors took the opportunity to provide annual ethics training to the workforce, but the presentation wasn’t the standard fare of normal training.

Army Brig. Gen. Sylvester Cannon, 135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), is briefed on DLA Distribution’s global distribution network and support to Foreign Military Sales.

June 8, 2017

Expeditionary commander visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On June 1, Army Brig. Gen. Sylvester Cannon, 135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and several members of his staff met with the DLA Distribution leadership to discuss how the organization supports the movement of critical items in theater and well as its support to Foreign Military Sales.

Lt. Rick Campbell, Tracy Area Commander of the California Highway Patrol, served as the keynote speaker during the 2017 Peace Officers’ Memorial ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin May 17.

June 7, 2017

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

TRACY, California — Employees of DLA San Joaquin, California, local law enforcement officers and congressional staff paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 17. Lt. Rick Campbell, Tracy Area Commander of the California Highway Patrol, served as the keynote speaker.

DLA Distribution Strategic Plans director Scott Rosbaugh pins the Defense Meritorious Service Medal on DLA Distribution Joint Logistic Strategic Planner Air Force Maj. Rachel Ramos.

June 5, 2017

Distribution’s Ramos retires after 22 years in the U.S. Air Force

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution Joint Logistic Strategic Planner Air Force Maj. Rachel Ramos has retired after 22 years of service to the nation.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Sean M. Andrews assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in a June 2 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Pacific commander Navy Capt.

June 2, 2017

Andrews becomes newest commander of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Sean M. Andrews assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in a June 2 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Pacific commander Navy Capt. Timothy Daniels.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Troy C. Morse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

June 1, 2017

Morse recognized for achievements as commander of Pearl Harbor distribution center

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Troy C. Morse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution commanding general, hosted a reenlistment ceremony for material management noncommissioned officer Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Juliber C. Fernandez on May 16 at DLA Distribution Sasebo, Japan.

May 31, 2017

DLA Distribution Commanding General hosts reenlistment ceremony and town hall at Sasebo detachment

SASEBO, Japan — Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution commanding general, hosted a reenlistment ceremony for material management noncommissioned officer Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Juliber C. Fernandez on May 16.

DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander Army Col. Brad J. Eungard participates in the annual Children’s Trout Derby held on May 20 at the Children’s Trout Pond located on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

May 30, 2017

Susquehanna hosts annual Children’s Trout Derby

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The annual Children's Trout Derby was held on May 20 at the Children’s Trout Pond located on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

Army Lt. Col. Jacob H. Freeman, executive officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., officially retired on May 19 after 29 years of service to the Army.

May 26, 2017

Susquehanna’s Executive Officer retires after 29 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Col. Jacob H. Freeman, Distribution Management Division chief and executive officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., officially retired on May 19 after 29 years of service to the Army. The ceremony was officiated by Col. Brad Eungard, commander of the distribution center.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 25.

May 25, 2017

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 25. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Central Command and Southern Command commander, U.S. Army Col. Derrin W. Williams.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 26.

May 24, 2017

Naley recognized for achievements as commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna (center), commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a roundtable discussion with Distribution leadership.

May 23, 2017

Distribution headquarters hosts AMC commanding general

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army General Gustave F. Perna, commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution and senior leader roundtable.

DLA Distribution commanding general Brig. Gen. John Laskodi (center) cuts the ribbon on the network’s newest facility in Iwakuni, Japan, alongside (left to right) Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva, commander, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan; Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, commander, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; Navy Capt. Tim Daniels, commander, DLA Pacific; and Thelmo Santos, site director, DLA Distribution Iwakuni.

May 22, 2017

DLA Distribution cuts ribbon on new facility in Iwakuni

IWAKUNI, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution cut the ribbon on its newest facility during a ceremony with logistics partners and customers May 15.

Distribution police chief Douglas Schraeder takes a moment of silence to show his respect for the men, women and K9’s who have died in the line of duty nationwide at the National Police Week wreath laying ceremony on May 15.

May 19, 2017

Distribution police officers honor National Police Week with ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Police Force hosted a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty on May 15. Each year, our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

Army Col. Ted Shinkle, incoming DLA Europe/Africa commander, visited DLA Distribution May 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution and DLA Europe/Africa collaborate to support United States European Command and United States Africa Command priorities.

May 18, 2017

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Europe and Africa commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Col. Ted Shinkle, incoming DLA Europe/Africa commander, visited DLA Distribution May 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution and DLA Europe/Africa collaborate to support United States European Command and United States Africa Command priorities.