DLA Distribution News

March 18, 2019

Butler embraces sea change in joint reserve force

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy Master Chief Petty Officer James Butler will replace Navy Command Master Chief Bill Sherman as senior enlisted leader in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force April 1.

March 18, 2019

Susquehanna, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosts 2nd annual Princess Ball

NEW CUMBERLAND,Pa. — Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division hosted an enchanting night for all little princesses at the Father and Daughter Princess Ball Feb. 22 at the Susquehanna Club, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

March 15, 2019

DLA Finance’s Van Sickler presented with commanders coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Business Analyst, Michelle Van Sickler received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 15, 2019

Puget Sound assists small businesses in discovering opportunities to work with DLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plays an important part in the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime family by serving as the primary advocate for PSNS and IMF supply support in Washington. As part of their outreach efforts, DLA Maritime - Puget Sound was one of 119 vendor booths at the Alliance Northwest Small Business Conference in Puyallup, Washington, March 7.

March 15, 2019

DDSP’s Aerial Delivery and Textile Section NCOIC retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Franz E Tovar, noncommissioned officer in charge, Aerial Delivery and Textile

March 14, 2019

Susquehanna’s MWR hosts Beast Mode Strength Competition

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division held the Beast Mode Strength Competition, Feb. 18 to 22, in the fitness center on the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania installation.

March 14, 2019

WRP gives agency 64 chances to hire college students, recent grads

The Defense Logistics Agency has 64 openings in this year’s Workforce Recruitment Program. For managers, that’s 64 opportunities to test a prospective employee before hiring them.

March 13, 2019

Distribution’s Dawa presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Diana Dawa, public affairs specialist, received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition walkabout event Feb. 26.

March 13, 2019

Employee wellness program offers support, guidance

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees often hear about work-life balance, but may not be aware of the Employee Assistance Program, an agency-paid, confidential resource available to all DLA civilian employees and their family members.

March 13, 2019

Troop Support leaders host Army Quartermaster General to discuss future battlefield requirements

PHILADELPHIA — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted the Army Quartermaster General and employees from the Joint Culinary School of Excellence March 4 in Philadelphia to discuss future battlefield requirements.

March 13, 2019

Voice Pick Technology Pilot Program Goes Live at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California went live with the Voice Pick Pilot program Feb. 11 and will continue to test the technology until June.

March 12, 2019

Distribution J9 Navy Reserve Team provides regional support to the European Command at DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s J9 Navy Reserve Team took over a massive effort in support of DLA Distribution

March 11, 2019

March-April 2019 Loglines Magazine now available

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — This issue offers a look at the agency's Child Development Centers, an industry insights course, the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program "parts library," bringing American-made athletic footwear to recruits, an overview of DLA’s growing portfolio of Whole of Government initiatives, DLA's support to United States Northern Command and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and more.

March 8, 2019

Modernization at DLA Distribution Korea takes 1960 facilities into the future

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Modernization has reached Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea with a $75 million Republic of

March 8, 2019

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s Roller named DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kristine R. Roller was recognized as the DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year