DLA Distribution News

David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

July 15, 2016

Former San Joaquin deputy to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be one of the newest inductees to the DLA Hall of Fame in honor of his 39 years of exceptional service.

Paul Balash III, right, receives the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award from former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., commander Marine Col. Keith Reventlow prior to retiring.

July 13, 2016

San Joaquin deputy retires after 45 years of Federal service

SAN JOAQUIN, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.’s deputy commander has retired after 45 years of Federal service. In honor of his dedication to the organization, Paul Balash III received the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award.

Deneen L.M. Diggs (front row, third from the right), chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

July 12, 2016

Distribution’s Diggs graduates from Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute with top honors

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Deneen L.M. Diggs, chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

July 11, 2016

Miller named Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

July 11, 2016

Former Distribution mapping commander selected for promotion to rear admiral lower half

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter recently announced that Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

Students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course

July 8, 2016

Foreign officers' course visits DLA Distribution for lesson on DoD logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center to learn how DoD does global logistics.

Army Col. Michael Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as deputy director, DLA Distribution Current Operations.

July 7, 2016

Former Current Operations deputy receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director Army Col. Michael C. Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his three years of service to the organization.

Matt Schrier, photographer and former Syrian hostage, talks about his escape from terrorists in 2013 during the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s quarterly Force Protection Lecture Series.

July 6, 2016

Susquehanna installation hosts former hostage Matt Schrier

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna recently hosted photographer and former Syrian hostage Matt Schrier for the quarterly Force Protection Lecture Series, which highlighted Schrier’s strategies to survive and detailed how he was able to escape the situation and return to the United States.

Dolores Brown, foreign policy advisor to Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, visits DLA Distribution headquarters to learn about how the organization services the warfighter worldwide.

July 5, 2016

DLA’s foreign policy advisor visits Distribution headquarters and largest operation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Dolores Brown, foreign policy advisor to the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, made her inaugural visit to DLA Distribution headquarters in late June to learn more about how Distribution functions within the larger DLA operation, and to learn more about how Distribution services the warfighter worldwide.

Bruce Mayo, branch manager for the East Bulk Branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of June 27 to July 1.

July 1, 2016

Mayo named Susquehanna Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Bruce Mayo, branch manager for the East Bulk Branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of June 27 to July 1.

United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

June 29, 2016

Sliman assumes command of DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany in a June 29 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman

June 28, 2016

DLA Distribution Europe commander receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements in leading the distribution center from June 2014 to June 2016.

Edward R. Visker has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9.

June 27, 2016

Visker named director of Distribution's Organizational Management/J9

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward R. Visker, former point of contact for Organizational Development has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9. Very familiar with DLA Distribution operations, Visker previously served as the deputy commander of the Susquehanna distribution center.

June 24, 2016

Susquehanna installation’s oldest building celebrates grand reopening

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated the official reopening of its Susquehanna Club with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15. Installation leadership, employees and community members came together to observe the renovations to the centuries-old barn that now serves as an event venue.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016.

June 23, 2016

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 241st Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters lobby, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016. As one of his last official actions as commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix spoke about the significance and history, followed by presentation of several awards honoring Distribution headquarters staff.