DLA Distribution News

Aug. 24, 2021

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo, whose Army career spanned more than three decades died Aug. 10 at 90. His leadership was marked by rapid growth, structural change and technological advancement.

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Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.

Aug. 24, 2021

Former DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas commander promoted

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former commander of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Army Lt. Col. Dan Bidetti was promoted to the Army rank of Col. by Army Material Command Commanding General, Army Gen. Edward M. Daly during a ceremony at the Pentagon Library Conference Center July 6.

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Aug. 24, 2021

DLA Acquisition newsletter informs, strengthens employee connections

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Acquisition's newsletter boosts camaraderie and makes individuals feel part of the team in the work-at-home environment.

Aug. 23, 2021

DLA professionals participate in annual small business training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DOD Office of Small Business Programs and SBA sponsored a virtual Small Business Training Week event Aug. 17-19 for acquisition professionals to learn more about increasing small business opportunities.

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Aug. 18, 2021

Representative Peter Meijer visits DLA Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Congressman Peter Meijer, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan 3rd District, visited Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, for an overall introduction for the agency’s mission.

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Aug. 18, 2021

Iwakuni Marines train on repurposed fuselage

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A scrapped C2A Greyhound turned in to DLA Disposition Services gave military firefighters a valuable learning tool right to its end.

Aug. 18, 2021

DLA Installation Support Susquehanna chief of security and emergency services retires after 39 years

NEW CUMEBERLAND, Pa. — Following 39 years of federal service, Harold “George” Hokkanen, chief, security and emergency services, will retire from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna in September.

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Aug. 17, 2021

DLA uses DOD database to track, share audit progress

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial managers and business cycle owners throughout DLA are tracking audit notice of findings and recommendations and associated corrective action plans through a tool designed to consolidate data across DOD.

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Aug. 17, 2021

Supporting the Nation from the beginning

PHILADELPHIA — In October, the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 60th anniversary. But one of its major subordinate commands has been around for much longer, contributing over 200 years of warfighter and whole of government support to the agency’s great legacy. DLA Troop Support can trace its roots back to the early 1800s and the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal.

Aug. 12, 2021

Fueling DoD’s northernmost installation

PITUFFIK, Greenland — Once a year, when the weather and ice conditions allow, DLA Energy experts plan for the delivery of fuel to the Defense Department’s northernmost installation, Thule Air Base, Greenland. In late July, DLA Energy quality assurance specialists took advantage of the warmer weather to make the delivery.

Aug. 11, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego hosts Distribution’s Commanding General

SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, DLA Distribution for a tour of the DLA Distribution San Diego, facilities.

Aug. 10, 2021

2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 9, 2021

Ross selected to serve as DLA Distribution’s director of Acquisition Operations

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Meg Ross was selected Aug. 2 to serve as Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s director of Acquisitions Operations. Ross has been serving as chief of contracting for the Acquisitions Operations Directorate since June 2017, where she led her team members in fulfilling all acquisition requirements in support of DLA Distribution.

Aug. 6, 2021

DLA Distribution Donnie Thompson to receive 2021 Spirit of Hope award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Donnie Thompson, chief, Deployments and Training, at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, will be awarded the 2021 Department of Defense Spirit of Hope award at a ceremony at the Pentagon Sept. 16.