DLA Distribution News

July 12, 2019

New Troop Support commander ‘delighted’ to be back in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — With a dose of humor and a few nods to his hometown of Philadelphia, Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence introduced himself to DLA Troop Support workforce during his first town hall meeting as commander, on July 10. During the event, he discussed his personal and professional backgrounds, outlined his leadership philosophy and spoke about his vision for Troop Support’s future.

July 12, 2019

International Students visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seventeen international students with the International Officers Supply Course taught by the U.S.

July 11, 2019

House Oversight and Reform Committee Staffers visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Patane and Damon Marx with the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Reform Committee,

July 10, 2019

Federal laws steer DLA mission, business practices

The Defense Logistics Agency has been affected by Congress as much as the executive branch during its 58-year history. While some of the influence has come through oversight, the majority resulted from legislation that determined how the agency is structured, operates and employs its workforce. 

July 10, 2019

San Joaquin Partnering with the Discovery ChalleNGe Academy to enhance the distribution center’s workforce

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, located in Tracy, has partnered with the leadership of the

July 9, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime, Operational Support Division Land Customer Operation Division Chief retires

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime, Operational Support Division Land Customer Operation Division Chief Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kirk A. Greiner retired after more than 30 years of military service to his country.

July 9, 2019

Distribution Leaders participate in BYR2S 2019

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted the 2019 Building Your Roadmap to Success Leadership Forum May

July 8, 2019

Son of a Son of a Sailor…. Naval legacies

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United States Navy has a long tradition enlisting some of the most gifted and dedicated men and women the United States has to offer. This proud naval tradition is one that Petty Officer First Class Andrew Tonski knows all too well. Tonski was born Sept, 8 1992, in New Haven, Conn. into a naval family found himself being just the newest member in his family to partake in this naval tradition when he enlisted in the Navy in the summer of 2012.

July 8, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA

July 2, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA

July 1, 2019

DLA Distribution Public Affairs student tours Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Coming from a background of no previous military experience, I was not sure what to expect when I

June 28, 2019

DLA welcomes six new Hall of Fame members

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Director inducted six new members into the agency’s Hall of Fame in a June 26 ceremony. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams called the deserving employees "game changers."

June 28, 2019

San Joaquin named a RAPIDS Site of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California, received the 2018 Site

June 28, 2019

Chaplain Wichman visits Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Chaplain Army Col. Robert Wichman visited the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Distribution

June 27, 2019

New commander serves as face of DLA support to EUCOM, AFRICOM 

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Col. Krista Hoffman, new Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa commander, will serve as the entry point for DLA’s warfighter support to U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.