DLA Distribution News

June 2, 2015

Acquisition Operation’s Barner wins Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Charles Barner, supervisory program analyst in Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Acquisition Operations directorate, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year award.

June 2, 2015

Jacksonville’s deputy director Dacy retires after 36 years of federal service

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Brian Dacy, deputy director at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Fla., is retiring after 36 years of federal service on June 3.

June 1, 2015

Port Hueneme’s Valle named Employee of the Quarter

PORT HUENEME, California — Celia Valle, material packer at DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has been named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

June 1, 2015

DLA Distribution executive officer receives Defense Meritorious Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Kaczur, outgoing DLA Distribution Current Operations executive officer, has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Award for his support to the DLA Distribution enterprise since his arrival in July 2012.

May 29, 2015

Bahrain native sees green at DLA records management training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Shaima Haji, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, started her career as a librarian for the Navy in 2012. In March, 2013 Haji transferred to DLA to take on the role of command records management coordinator. Recently, Haji traveled to the U.S. for the first time to attend training provided for records coordinators at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa.

May 29, 2015

From material handler to DLA Distribution Jacksonville director: A spotlight on Brian Burkholder’s career

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Brian Burkholder’s career spans from material handler to the director of DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Fla.

May 28, 2015

TACOM life cycle group visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To give customers a firsthand view of their items in DLA’s care, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a visit from members of TACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center May 27.

May 27, 2015

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City Honors Three with Employee of the Year awards

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — On May 4, seven Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Ohla., employees were honored at the 2015 Public Service Recognition Awards ceremony sponsored by the Federal Executive Board. Of the seven nominees submitted by DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, three were selected as Employees of the Year.

May 27, 2015

Red River’s Harding named Employee of the Quarter

TEXARKANA, Texas — Marsha Harding, information assistant at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

May 26, 2015

Life lessons from a team member and Vietnam Veteran at DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — By his calm and respectful demeanor, Chae Pong Yu seems no different from many of his colleagues at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. Indeed, his full head of dark hair and toned skin suggest a man much younger than his life experiences. Yu’s work ethic and energy level reinforces the notion that he is a much younger man. But looks often deceive, and quiet professionals do not announce their many accomplishments. Yu is in fact a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and has served United States Forces Korea for over four decades, including the last 10 years here at DLA Distribution Korea.

May 25, 2015

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Memorial Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Message from DLA Distribution Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix.

May 22, 2015

San Joaquin installation pays tribute to fallen officers

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Employees of Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, Calif., and law enforcement officers from the local community paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 13. Capt. Danelle Hohe, chief of police for Lathrop Police Services, served as the keynote speaker.

May 21, 2015

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna welcomes new commander

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — United States Army Lt. Col. John T. Turner Jr. assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., in a ceremony May 21. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

May 20, 2015

Rittenhouse recognized for achievements as commander of Tobyhanna distribution center

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Col. Michael “Troy” Rittenhouse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa.

May 19, 2015

Busch shares leadership principles, future outlook at Distribution town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Navigating the Defense Logistics Agency through an unknown future was the focus of DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch’s first address to the DLA Distribution workforce during a May 11 town hall in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.