DLA Distribution News

Nov. 5, 2019

DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s Rogers promoted to chief petty officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Rogers, former mapping petty officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, San Diego, California, was promoted to chief petty officer at the Naval Base San Diego Theater, Sept. 13.

Nov. 5, 2019

Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”

Nov. 5, 2019

Knowledge is power

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla, a Property Disposal Service Representative with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services at Barstow, California, conducted a training session for customers at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, also known as 29 Palms.

Nov. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Diggs participates in a once in a lifetime event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Diggs, a graduate of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program, participates in wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Nov. 4, 2019

Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.

Nov. 4, 2019

Parade goers in Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s annual “Spooktacular” Halloween Parade step off dressed to impress

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna's Child and Youth Program host annual Halloween parade Oct. 31.

Nov. 1, 2019

USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.

Nov. 1, 2019

DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.

Nov. 1, 2019

SDDC Deputy Commander visits DLA Distribution, tours EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Lillard D. Evans, deputy commander of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Oct. 15, for a general overview on DLA Distribution’s mission and function and a discussion about consolidation and containerization point eligibility and the need for a west coast port of embarkment.

Oct. 31, 2019

Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans rewind their clocks. 

Oct. 31, 2019

Local Pennsylvania Rotary Club visit to DLA Distribution highlights growth, technology

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Much has changed since retired Army Col. George Connolly was assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years ago. The agency’s role in supporting Department of Defense operations and humanitarian assistance grew dramatically beginning with Operation Desert Shield in 1990 and continued through now more than 18 years of military deployments in support of the Global War on Terror. Warehouses at the New Cumberland facility have expanded and become much more automated. Global positioning satellites now make tracking cargo more detailed than ever.

Oct. 30, 2019

Voluntary Protection Program recognizes safe operations at DLA sites

Five Defense Logistics Agency sites participate in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration program that encourages employees and managers to excel at safe workplace practices while maintaining injury rates below the national average.

Oct. 30, 2019

Top logistic officials from the Republic of Korea visit DLA Distribution San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Republic of South Korea Army Maj. Gen. San Ho Lee and members of his staff from Combined Forces Command Korea for a briefing and tour Sept. 19.

Oct. 30, 2019

DLA Susquehanna Child Development Center tours firehouse during National Fire Prevention Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — It has become customary for most fire departments to visit public schools during Fire Prevention Week in order to acquaint children with the dangers of fire. For the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Fire Department, the closest thing to a school is the on-base Child Development Center, a day care and prekindergarten facility. So, 25 pre-K students were treated to a tour of the firehouse Oct. 10.

Oct. 29, 2019

Risk management, internal controls top DLA’s fiscal 2020 audit agenda

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new organizational structure and stronger focus on enterprise risk management and internal controls are expected to guide the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 audit efforts.