DLA Distribution News

Pictured are members of the inventory and special assistant staff that helped to achieve positive results during the recent DoD Inspector General Audit that took place over three days beginning June 1, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

June 24, 2015

San Joaquin achieves positive results during recent DoD IG Audit

SAN JOAQUIN, California — The DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., team is doing their part in helping DLA remain on track to comply with DoD Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, or FIAR, guidance. The team successfully completed their DoD Inspector General Audit, which focused on substantive testing on the Plan to Stock business cycle and San Joaquin’s inventory profile.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix volunteers with the Junior Achievement Program of Central Pennsylvania at New Cumberland Middle School.

June 24, 2015

DLA Distribution commander mentors local middle school students through Junior Achievement Program of Central Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Late last month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix took time out of his busy schedule to volunteer with the Junior Achievement Program of Central Pennsylvania.

Royelle Simmons, a stock clerk at DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Fla., picks items for the warfighter. Simmons is an employee of the small business that operates the distribution center.

June 23, 2015

Distribution promotes Better Buying Power goals with effective competition

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Working to increase small business competition across its network of 24 centers around the globe, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is supporting Better Buying Power goals through more effective use of market research.

Brian P. Laird, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Future Plans Directorate, graduated from the Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program on May 21.

June 22, 2015

DLA Distributions Laird graduates from 2015 Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Brian P. Laird, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Future Plans Directorate, graduated from the Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program on May 21.

Army Lt. Col Milton G. Kelly addresses the crowd gathered in the Texarkana College’s Truman Arnold Student Center for a Hail and Farewell ceremony June 11.

June 22, 2015

A community celebrates DLA Distribution’s incoming and outgoing leaders with Hail and Farewell

TEXARKANA, Texas — Friends, family, coworkers and local government officials gathered together inside the Texarkana College’s Truman Arnold Student Center for the Hail and Farewell ceremony of Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger and Army Lt. Col. Milton G. Kelly June 11. The ceremony was hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce.

Jimmie Rickey, acting operations division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named DLA Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of this fiscal year.

June 19, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Rickey named DLA Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Jimmie Rickey, acting operations division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was named DLA Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of this fiscal year.

Paul A. McMillan assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony June 18.

June 18, 2015

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new director

MANAMA, Bahrain — Paul A. McMillan assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony June 18. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Julie M. Hunter has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

June 17, 2015

Hunter recognized for achievements as first commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Julie M. Hunter has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Members of the DLA Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Navy Reserve unit work in unison with DLA Distribution Expeditionary team members at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., during the Expeditionary Academy. The team is working together in constructing the air beam tent.

June 16, 2015

San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy

SAN JOAQUIN, California — DLA Distribution Expeditionary team members at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., hosted a two-day Expeditionary Academy for the Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Navy Reserve unit June 6 to provide hands-on training in assembling and building a deployable campus.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: DLA Distribution Team Performance of the Year in the medium category for 2014.

June 16, 2015

Red River MRAP team receives Global Distribution Excellence award

RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: DLA Distribution Team Performance of the Year in the medium category for 2014.

Macy Ooka is the first female director of an OCONUS distribution center at DLA Distribution.

June 15, 2015

Distribution’s first female director of an OCONUS location reflects on 24 years of service

MARIANAS, Guam — Macy Ooka has spent her life on the Pacific island of Guam, and has worked for the federal government for 24 years. Now Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam’s director, she began her career as a temporary GS-01 for Naval Supply Depot Security during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Sunday, June 14, 2015 marks the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army and National Flag Day.

June 12, 2015

DLA Distribution recognizes the U.S. Army birthday and National Flag Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — This weekend the United States celebrates two patriotic holidays that symbolize our great country, our flag and our Army. Sunday, June 14, 2015 marks the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army as well as National Flag Day.

United States Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, in a ceremony June 12. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

June 12, 2015

Stoeger assumes command of Red River distribution center

RED RIVER, Texas — United States Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, in a ceremony June 12. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

United States Army Lt. Col. Brian K. Richie assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in a ceremony June 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

June 11, 2015

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi welcomes new commander

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — United States Army Lt. Col. Brian K. Richie assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in a ceremony June 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

Army Lt. Col. Milton G. Kelly has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas.

June 10, 2015

Kelly recognized for achievements as commander of Red River distribution center

RED RIVER, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Milton G. Kelly has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas.