DLA Distribution News

Feb. 27, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin participates in the Transportation Management System prototype

TRACY, Cailf. — According to TRANSCOM, the DoD is conducting a 24-month assessment of a TMS to determine if it is suitable for use by the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise.

Feb. 26, 2020

Hatch Act restricts federal employees’ political activity on social media 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The use of social media makes it easy for federal employees to violate the Hatch act, but these rules answer common questions and clear misconceptions.

Feb. 26, 2020

Distribution’s Johnson promoted to Army Lt. Col.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Johnson, joint logistics planner, DLA Distribution Future Plans, was recently promoted during a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7.

Feb. 25, 2020

Eastern Distribution Center Commander visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

SAN JOAQUIN, Ca. — Army Col. James M. Callis II, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Commander, visited DLA Distribution’s western strategic distribution platform Feb. 12.

Feb. 25, 2020

DLA Energy deputy commander reorients with Distribution colleagues

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and his leadership team met with DLA Energy deputy commander, Eric Smith, senior executive service, Feb. 20 to provide an overview of operations at DLA Distribution.

Feb. 25, 2020

Rapid deployment team participates in Turbo Distribution 20-1

Fort Stewart, Georgia — Members of DLA's Rapid Deployment Blue Team applied their skills and expertise when they participated in TRANSCOM's Turbo Distribution 20-1 exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb. 7-16.

Feb. 23, 2020

Distribution LNO is a DLA Europe & Africa “Hero of the Quarter”

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Wawrzyniak, liaison officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, is the regional Hero of the Quarter for second quarter fiscal year 2020

Feb. 20, 2020

Day describes ‘physics of logistics’ to DOD, industry representatives

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan Day describes the “physics of logistics” by outlining the time, cost and inventory challenges of supporting warfighters around the globe.

Feb. 20, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin participates in Operation Valentine for 104-year-old Marine

SAN JOAQUIN, Ca. — Employees and children of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, raised the spirits of 104-year-old retired Marine Maj. Bill White by participating in Operation Valentine.

Feb. 19, 2020

DLA Information Operations program executive officer discusses teaming effort to support DLA Distribution’s modernization journey

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and his leadership team met with DLA Information Operations program executive officer, Adarryl Roberts, senior executive service, Feb. 11 to discuss modernization efforts throughout the agency.

Feb. 18, 2020

Equipment from DLA Disposition Services to the rescue

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wash. — Surplus military vehicles from DLA Disposition Services helped in the rescue of a woman, two children and two dogs when they became stranded in a wilderness area in Washington recently.

Feb. 16, 2020

U.S. Army War College class gains insights into DLA Distribution logistics effort

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the U.S. Army War College recently took a tour of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania to better understand the logistics support going on in support of the warfighter.

Feb. 14, 2020

Disposition leaders present annual plan to director

Battle Creek, Mich. — DLA Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited Battle Creek Feb. 11 to evaluate his agency’s disposal mission goals for the coming year.

Feb. 14, 2020

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna emergency personnel, first responders receive recognition for outstanding accomplishments

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security and Emergency Services teammates received top honors from DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams during the 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards program.

Feb. 13, 2020

Williams recognizes Battle Creek personnel

Battle Creek, Mich. — The agency director gave personal thanks for good work during a visit to Michigan.