DLA Distribution News

Left to Right: U.S. Army Col. Brad J. Eungard, commander of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania., watches as U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez receives his promotion from his grandmother, Carmen Julia Peralta, before assuming responsibility as DLA Distribution, Susquehanna, Pa. Installation Senior Enlisted Advisor and 1st Sgt. during a ceremony held August 15, 2017 at the DLA Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pa.

Aug. 18, 2017

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new installation senior enlisted advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Bryan J. Alberts, relinquished responsibility as Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Installation Senior Enlisted Advisor and 1st Sgt., to U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez, during a change of responsibility ceremony here Aug. 15.

DLA Distribution hosts a series of video teleconferences and an in-person Leadership Forum to conduct a network-wide In Progress Review of DPMAP implementation.

Aug. 17, 2017

Employee progress reviews offer opportunity for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To enhance learning the Department of Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program, DLA Distribution recently hosted a series of video teleconferences and an in-person Leadership Forum to conduct a network-wide In Progress Review of DPMAP implementation.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: MG Kenneth L. Privratsky Award for Distribution Center Excellence.

Aug. 16, 2017

Oklahoma City Selected Maj. Gen. Kenneth L. Privratsky For Distribution Center Excellence Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City has been awarded the Maj. Gen. Kenneth L. Privratsky Distribution Center Excellence Award.

Barron Marcee, left, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, site manager, discusses the cargo layout in the Materiel Processing Center.

Aug. 15, 2017

DLA Distribution Guam supports Talisman Saber ’17

MARIANAS, Guam — For the seventh time, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, served as the primary logistical hub to support the biennial Australia/United States combined training event, Talisman Saber.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Elsa Cervantes is demonstrating the process of picking bin materiel to DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

Aug. 14, 2017

DLA Joint Reserve Force director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, California — DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven and Command Master Chief Bill Sherman visited the DLA Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Aug. 5 at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during an Aug. 11 ceremony.

Aug. 11, 2017

DLA Distribution Puget Sound welcomes Krisman

PUGET SOUND, Washington — United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, on Aug. 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Mark Peace has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Aug. 10, 2017

Peace recognized for achievements as commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Mark Peace has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

The DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Section Special Assets Division team has been selected as DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Aug. 9, 2017

DLA Distribution Warner Robins PPPM team selected for Team of the Quarter

WARNER ROBBINS, Georgia — The DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Section Special Assets Division team has been selected as DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee Elyse Atoe has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Aug. 8, 2017

Corpus Christi’s Atoe named Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee Elyse Atoe has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

The DLA Distribution Norfolk Pier Operations Team assists the Norfolk Air Mobility Command Air Terminal to lift a 21-ton sonar dome in order to prepare it for flight in a C5 cargo aircraft.

Aug. 7, 2017

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Pier Operations Team assists Navy

NORFOLK, Virginia — The varied assortment of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia operations allows for a great team of personnel with specialized skills, customer focus and a passion for achieving excellence working throughout the organization. One of these specialized groups is the Pier Operations Team.

Aug. 4, 2017

San Joaquin’s Lang awarded the 2016 Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation Award

TRACY, California — Joseph Lang, supply systems analyst with the Systems Division at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been awarded the 2016 Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation Award.

A DLA Distribution Tobyhanna Team consisting of individuals from the Department of Public Works, Safety and the DLA Distribution Tobyhanna deputy were tasked to find a safe manner to secure and ship four cargo trailers in the most effective, efficient and best value method possible.

Aug. 3, 2017

A look at Tobyhanna’s Continuous Process Improvement History

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Up until 2016, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania collaborated with Tobyhanna Army Depot on cross organizational Continuous Process Improvement initiatives that impacted both organizations.

Members of the Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka community come together to participate in a “Line of Honor,” honoring the crew and families of the USS Fitzgerald.

Aug. 2, 2017

DLA Distribution Yokosuka aids USS Fitzgerald after tragedy strikes

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has been working to move critical supplies to support the USS Fitzgerald after a deadly crash that left seven sailors dead and major damage to the destroyer.

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, commander Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew Matthews and former DLA Distribution commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford met with customers and several junior naval officers during a trip to Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.

Aug. 1, 2017

Distribution Norfolk leadership visits SUBASE New London

NEW LONDON, Connecticut — Prior to taking command earlier this month, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, commander Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew Matthews stopped by Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, to meet with on-site customers as well as to mentor several young naval officers.

Before CPI: Prior to the CPI event it was nearly impossible to determine if the top of a box was within 18 inches of the sprinkler head.

July 31, 2017

Continuous Process Improvement and Safety at DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Combining Quality Assurance inspections with Continuous Process Improvement enables DLA Distribution Korea to transform how business is conducted on a day-to-day basis. These programs allow for improvement of operations while staying true to the requirements of Audit Readiness and meeting the needs of the warfigher and material owners.