DLA Distribution News

Army Lt. Col. Jerome (Jay) Barnard assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., in a ceremony on September 9.

Sept. 9, 2016

Tobyhanna distribution center welcomes new commander

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Col. Jerome (Jay) Barnard assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., in a ceremony on September 9. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi.

As Army Lt. Col. John Turner prepares to depart tomorrow as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., the distribution center celebrated his accomplishments during his tour.

Sept. 8, 2016

Tobyhanna marks outgoing commander’s accomplishments

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — As Army Lt. Col. John Turner prepares to depart tomorrow as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., the distribution center celebrated his accomplishments during his tour.

DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary team, Distributions 25th distribution center, has deployed to operate the Incident Support Base in support of FEMA Region IV Defense Support to Civil Authorities at Maxwell Air Force Base located in Montgomery, Ala., in the wake of the overwhelming flooding in Louisiana.

Sept. 7, 2016

Distributions Expeditionary team provides support to Louisiana flood victims

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — In an effort to support humanitarian efforts in the wake of the overwhelming flooding in Louisiana, DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary team, Distributions 25th distribution center, has deployed to operate the Incident Support Base in support of FEMA Region IV Defense Support to Civil Authorities at Maxwell Air Force Base located in Montgomery, Ala.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, recently welcomed Roy Jewell as the new deputy commander.

Sept. 6, 2016

Yokosuka distribution center welcomes new deputy commander

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, recently welcomed Roy Jewell as the new deputy commander.

DLA Distribution Mapping at Fort Bragg employees, left to right, Marnetia Page, Army Staff Sgt. Monica Sotobenavides and Benedict Beason in Distribution’s warehouse, which provides 10,000 square ft. of acclimatized, racked bay storage for mapping products.

Sept. 1, 2016

DLA Distribution initiates mapping operations at Fort Bragg

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — On August 16, DLA Distribution’s newest operation, DLA Distribution Mapping at Fort Bragg, delivered its first shipment, consisting of four topographic maps for mission planning, to local customers.

Members of the Maintenance Shop team pose with their working DeWalt drill. The drill won first place in DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna’s “CANstruction” challenge, benefitting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank through the 2016 Feds Feed Families Food campaign.

Aug. 30, 2016

DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna generates donations for Feds Feeds Families campaign with “CANstruction” challenge

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To energize its employees about the 2016 Feds Feed Families campaign and increase donations, DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna devised a challenge for the team to put its creativity- and generosity- to the test.

Students in the Advanced Study of Air Mobility Program from USAF Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. receive a tour of DoD’s largest warehouse from United States Army Lt. Col. Jacob Freeman.

Aug. 29, 2016

Air Mobility students learn Distribution, tour DoD’s largest warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Aug. 24, students in the Advanced Study of Air Mobility Program from United States Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., stopped by DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., to learn how the organization operates 25 distribution centers globally, before touring the Department of Defense’s largest warehouse at DLA Distribution Susquehanna.

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated each year on August 26th.

Aug. 26, 2016

Distribution remembers Women’s Equality Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Each year, since 1971, August 26 has been designated and celebrated in the United States as Women’s Equality Day.

Kandi Foy, shipping and receiving clerk at DLA Distribution Hill, Utah, is demonstrating the Distribution Standard System to Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commander, during his visit on Aug. 17. Foy is showing how she performs the pick and stow functions in the Automated Storage Module.

Aug. 25, 2016

Laskodi visits distribution centers, engages with customers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On his first trip as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made stops to meet employees and tour locations in Jacksonville, Fla., Warner Robins, Ga., Albany, Ga., Cherry Point, N.C., Richmond, Va., Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hill, Utah.

Army Col. William Krahling, director of United States European Command and United States African Command Regional Operations, and his staff receive a command brief, given by Jim McCormack, deputy director of DLA Distribution business development.

Aug. 24, 2016

EUCOM and AFRICOM regional operations director visits Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Col. William Krahling, director of United States European Command and United States Africa Command Regional Operations, and his staff visited DLA Distribution headquarters and its largest distribution center in the network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Aug. 18 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports the warfighter.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Sasebo Detachment, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year award in the small category for its support to the warfighter in the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.

Aug. 23, 2016

Yokosuka distribution center’s Sasebo detachment wins Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Sasebo Detachment, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year award in the small category for its support to the warfighter in the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.

Ocramh Sainz, MTIS and Receiving, takes notes during "Mock audit" by Brittany Heckman and Mike Miller and being observed by Travis Reed, Receiving Supervisor, and COR Julie Webb.

Aug. 19, 2016

San Diego mock audit yields promising results

SAN DIEGO, Pennsylvania — As practice for advanced stages of its current Independent Public Accountant audit, DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., put itself to the test, conducting its own mock audit in late July to ensure its processes are repeatable and sustainable.

This week’s employee spotlight shines on Victor Thomas. He’s a material examiner identifier for DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 17, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Victor Thomas

RICHMOND, VA — With more than four decades of federal service under his belt, Victor Thomas, a material examiner identifier for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, is still happy to be supporting the warfighter.

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, commander Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger presents Shirley A. Merrell with an award for 50 years of federal service.

Aug. 17, 2016

Red River’s Merrell celebrates 50 years of federal service

RED RIVER, Texas — Shirley Merrell, a supply system analyst with DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, recently celebrated her 50th year of federal service.

Army Col. Michael Talley, former commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony held at Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 5.

Aug. 16, 2016

Former Tobyhanna commander promoted to brigadier general

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Army Col. Michael Talley, former commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at a ceremony held at Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 5.