DLA Distribution News

July 20, 2020

DLA medical logistics team provides personal protective equipment to new COVID hotspots

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is providing much needed personal protective equipment and test supplies to state and local hotspots as COVID-19 cases continue rising in the U.S. The DLA Troop Support medical team worked with DLA Distribution during the July 4 holiday to fulfill multiple requests for items used at test sites in Texas, Florida and Louisiana.

July 20, 2020

San Joaquin’s Lee selected as the Global Distribution Excellence Training Civilian of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Management Analyst Nina Lee of the Resource Management Group’s Workforce Development team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Training Civilian of the Year.

July 17, 2020

Deployable civilians needed for deputy commander, operations officer positions on DLA rapid deployment teams

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Civilian volunteers are needed to fulfil deputy commander and operations officer roles for three Defense Logistics Agency Rapid Deployment Teams that will deploy on short notice to assist military and federal agencies during international emergencies and contingencies in 2021.

July 17, 2020

Small business contract brings ICBM radio cable up to speed

RICHMOND, Va. — The Air Force will soon have an upgraded ICBM critical radio frequency cable, nearly seven years earlier than projected estimates, by using the Defense Logistics Agency's Small Business Innovation Program.

July 17, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Hackette promoted to master sergeant

TRACY, Calif. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Kwesi Hackette was promoted to the rank of Master Sgt. during a late morning ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, June 5 in the company of a small group of family and co-workers. Hackette serves as the Operations and Installation non-commissioned officer in charge.

July 16, 2020

DLA provides medical equipment to support coronavirus relief in Italy

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess health care equipment like monitors, infusion pumps, aspirators and scopes were donated to Naples area hospitals in June.

July 16, 2020

McBeath is appointed first civilian acting commander of DLA Support Team — Afghanistan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Debra McBeath was appointed acting commander, DLA Support Team — Afghanistan, by Army Col. Hattie L. Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, June 26.

July 15, 2020

Establishing a legacy of success; Army Col. Frederic Maddox is awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For exemplary actions in driving the warfighter first principle of the Defense Logistics Agency, Army Col. Frederic Maddox was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal June 25, by Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, former commander, DLA Distribution.

July 13, 2020

Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell takes command of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor and Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews awarded for meritorious service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews passed command to Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell in a small, socially distanced ceremony on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, July 10. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific presided over the ceremony.

July 13, 2020

2020 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams has announced nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

July 10, 2020

Disposal specialists surge to support Army readiness in NY

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Extra Defense Logistics Agency personnel reported to Fort Drum in June to help the 2nd Brigade Combat Team clear property books.

July 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea, a key strategic logistics hub, conducts virtual change of command

KOREA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, conducted a virtual change of command ceremony July 10 with outgoing commander, Army Lt. Col. James M McGee, transferring command to Army Lt. Col. Corinne McClellan. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, Supply Corps, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific, presided virtually.

July 9, 2020

Williams says farewell in relinquishment of DLA command

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency director known for operationalizing the agency’s support to combatant commanders and driving development of the DLA Service Readiness Dashboard relinquished command to DLA Vice Director Mike Scott July 8 during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

July 9, 2020

San Joaquin honors Class of 2020 amid pandemic

TRACY, Calif. — The Civilian Welfare Fund Council at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is constantly finding ways to give back to the workforce and build morale. Weekly, the team meets to discuss ideas for fundraising opportunities and discuss ways of giving back to the employees.

July 8, 2020

Marine Corps MSgt Alberts retires after a 24-year military career

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A small group of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, senior leaders, military members and civilians said farewell to Marine Corps Master Sgt. Bryan J. Alberts, as he retired after more than 24 years of dedicated service to our country.