DLA Distribution News

Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 28, 2017

Sasebo director retires after 41 years of service

SASEBO, Japan — Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Dec. 27, 2017

Lucio returns to Puget Sound as deputy commander

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington. Lucio previously served as the distribution center’s distribution facilities manager from 2008 to 2011.

Dec. 26, 2017

NAVSUP WSS commander visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Duke Heinz, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution supports the storage and distribution of critical parts for the Navy through its global network.

BG John S. Laskodi
Commanding General
DLA Distribution

Dec. 22, 2017

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Holiday Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we enter the 2017 holiday season, I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am for being part of this great DLA Distribution team. I am extremely proud of the phenomenal work this team accomplishes every day… supporting our customers around the world.

Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Hill welcomes new director

HILL, Utah — Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

U. S. Army Security Assistance Command Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen receives the DLA Distribution Command Presentation in building 2001 on December 15 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 20, 2017

USASAC Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen, and Command Sgt. Major Gene Canada, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15. Their day began with a command brief presented by Col. Brad Eungard, DDSP Commander, followed by a tour of facilities on the New Cumberland Depot.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams addresses awardees and audience members Dec. 12, 2017, at the 50th annual DLA Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony.

Dec. 19, 2017

DLA Distribution employees honored at DLA 50th annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Among the honorees at this year’s DLA 50th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony were 15 DLA Distribution employees honored for their outstanding performance and contributions to DLA and its customers.

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware employees gather for a group photo during their visit to DLA Distribution’s Eastern Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13, 2017.

Dec. 15, 2017

DLA Troop Support and Distribution connection highlighted in tour

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support saw a clearer picture of how they work with DLA Distribution during a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12.

DLA Distribution Red River commander Army Lt. Col. Jeffery Chamberlain recognizes the Red River employees with November birthdays during the Red River annual Employee Appreciation Day on Nov. 17.

Dec. 15, 2017

Red River hosts annual Employee Appreciation Day

TEXARKANA, Texas — DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, held their annual Employee Appreciation Day on Nov. 17.

Scott Rosbaugh, director of DLA Distribution’s Strategic Plans directorate, discusses DLA Distribution’s core capabilities with Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers on December 11.

Dec. 14, 2017

Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 11 to learn about DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers.

Dec. 13, 2017

San Diego command hosts FRCSW leadership

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Diego, California, hosted DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director, Army Col. Scot Doboszenski; DLA Finance pricing strategist, Abby Ruud; and DLA Finance financial management specialist Luke White for a strategic customer engagement with the senior leadership of Fleet Readiness Center South West on Nov. 7, to discuss pricing strategy.

O, Hyon Yong, Dave Harris, and Kim, Yong Ki examining the Taegu Tec mobile cart. The cart is light weight, easily manuverable, has an inexpensive power supply and a built-in step ladder to work in the under mezzine walk and pick area.

Dec. 12, 2017

Korea commander tours local tech facility, focus on CPI

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — DLA Distribution Korea’s Lean Six Sigma Black belts, Green belts, and Quality Assurance Team members visited Taegu Tec to tour their facility on Nov. 29.

Dec. 11, 2017

Distribution commanding general introduces DLA Director’s strategic plan in annual town hall meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Introducing the DLA Director’s 2018-2026 Strategic Plan and discussing how the lines of effort outlined in the plan apply to DLA Distribution was the main focus of DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi’s November 28 town hall with headquarters staff.

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz, center, was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st Commandant, U.S. Army War College, second from right, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017. Also pictured are, left to right, garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamie Lethiecq, garrison commander Lt. Col. Sally Hannan, and War College Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Martinez.

Dec. 8, 2017

Distribution’s Rosenkranz honored as Carlisle Barracks NCO of the Year

CARLISLE, Pa. — On Dec. 1, DLA Distribution Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st commandant, U.S. Army War College, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017.

The Yokosuka PPP&M box shop crafts wooden containers to protect uniquely shaped items during shipment.

Dec. 7, 2017

Yokosuka PPP&M box shop crafts specialty wooden containers

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team consists of packing experts who are trained to design and assemble special packages and crates for protecting high value and extremely unique requirements. These reimbursable services and support are provided in addition to the teams core function to pack material for shipment as part of our core business.