DLA Distribution News

Nicole Byrd, who is Level II certified in contracting, is featured in the fourth video in the series highlighting DLA acquisition professionals.

March 16, 2016

DLA acquisition professional challenges the status quo

RICHMOND, Virginia — A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee in the program management acquisition career field was released on DLA's YouTube and Facebook sites March 16.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, JID Inventory Team, which includes 17 U.S. civil service and Japanese master labor contract employees, has been awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact Team of the Quarter award for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 14, 2016

Yokosuka’s JID Inventory Team awarded Commander’s Mission Impact Team of the Quarter award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, JID Inventory Team, which includes 17 U.S. civil service and Japanese master labor contract employees, has been awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact Team of the Quarter award for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

Osamu Takaura’s quick thinking saved the life of an elderly woman.

March 11, 2016

Yokosuka employee’s quick thinking saves a life

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On a recent evening, Osamu Takaura, a cargo shipment clerk at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Sasebo detachment, happened upon an apartment in his neighborhood where he noticed black smoke coming from the roof.

Lula Lacy, supply technician at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 10, 2016

Puget Sound’s Lacy wins employee of the quarter award

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Lula Lacy, supply technician at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for her technical expertise, work ethic and professional drive.

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii’s Distribution Support Staff Team was awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact – Team Award for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

March 10, 2016

Pearl Harbor’s Distribution Support Staff team selected for Commanders Mission Impact Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii’s Distribution Support Staff Team was awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact – Team Award for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Elyse Atoe, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking employee at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 8, 2016

Corpus Christi’s Atoe wins employee of the quarter award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Elyse Atoe, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking employee at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for her superior performance and teamwork.

DLA Distribution Europe Warehousing Division Team, winners of the DLA Strategic Goals Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.

March 7, 2016

Europe Warehousing Team named one of best in DLA

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the DLA Distribution Europe Warehousing Division Team as the winner of the DLA Strategic Goals Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 in the Warfighter First category.

Eileen Austin, distribution facility specialist, for EDC Division at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa.

March 4, 2016

Distribution Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Eileen Austin, distribution facility specialist for the Eastern Distribution Center Division, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., was selected as the Employee of the Week for the week of Feb. 8.

DLA Distribution Acquisition is dedicated to the Better Buying Power initiative by providing its employees the highest level of training.

March 4, 2016

DLA Distribution Acquisition shows dedication to Better Buying Power initiative with training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Better Buying Power is the implementation of best practices to strengthen the Defense Department's buying power, improve industry productivity, and provide an affordable, value-added military capability to the warfighter.

DLA Senior Enlisted Leader, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin addresses DLA employees during his visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in Bahrain, Feb. 22.

March 3, 2016

Agency senior leader visits Bahrain

BAHRAIN — Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin made a quick stop in Bahrain from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22 during his multi-country visit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Deputy Director Gerald Tinner (center) and his team discuss a current fuel project. Tinner and his team played a role in writing contracts for the Haiti Earthquake relief efforts.

March 2, 2016

DLA acquisition professionals' support for earthquake relief featured in new video

Acquisition professionals' support for earthquake relief in Haiti is featured in a new video released on DLA's YouTube and Facebook sites.

On Feb. 7, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain’s Adreana Freeman-Irons pinned on the rank of Air Force Technical Sergeant.

Feb. 29, 2016

Bahrain’s Freeman-Irons promoted to Technical Sergeant

MANAMA, Bahrain — On Feb. 7, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain’s Adreana Freeman-Irons pinned on the rank of Air Force Technical Sergeant.

Greg Wilhide, packaging specialist with DLA Distribution Susquehanna has been named Employee of the Week.

Feb. 26, 2016

Susquehanna’s Wilhide named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Greg Wilhide, packaging specialist with DLA Distribution Susquehanna has been named Employee of the Week.

The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Feb. 26, 2016

Scholarships available for students of Defense Logistics Agency employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Three Defense Logistics Agency Senior Executive Service members provide personal testimonies about their acquisition career in this debut of nine videos profiling DLA acquisition professionals.

Feb. 24, 2016

Acquisition professionals video series debuts

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The first of nine videos profiling Defense Logistics Agency acquisition professionals debuted on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites Feb. 24.