DLA Distribution News

Sept. 11, 2018

National Preparedness Month: Planning is Everything

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to Ready.gov, National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, serves as a reminder that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year.

Sept. 10, 2018

DLA Distribution announces quarterly award winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, has announced the organization’s third quarter, fiscal year 2018 Employee/Team of the Quarter, Military of the Quarter, Mission Impact, and Strategic Goals winners.

Sept. 7, 2018

Spotlight On: DDNV support to 2018 Pacer Goose Sustainment

NORFOLK, Va. — Pacer Goose Sustainment is the Air Force's annual re-supply mission for Thule Air Base in Greenland. This mission is the only time during the year where Thule Air Base can get their bulk items such as heavy machinery and most of their food and construction materials.

Sept. 5, 2018

Distribution deputy counsel retires after 39 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — “One of the most experienced and knowledgeable personnel, not just within Distribution, but across DLA” is how DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, described deputy chief counsel John Fritz at his August 21 retirement ceremony celebrating his 39 years of service to the federal government.

Aug. 31, 2018

Norfolk’s Brothers named Employee of the Quarter

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Margaret Brothers, a management assistant at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia at Williamsburg, has been named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Aug. 30, 2018

Team San Joaquin provides support in response to Hurricane Lane

The dedicated men and women of Bulk and Transportation Division at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, stepped up to the plate and fulfilled the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s request for bottled water in support of Hurricane Lane affecting the Hawaiian Islands this past Saturday, Aug. 25.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA Distribution Acquisitions holds inaugural Industry Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters Acquisitions directorate held its inaugural DLA Distribution Industry Day on Aug. 8 and 9 at the Susquehanna Club in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Aug. 27, 2018

Anniston’s Woods selected as Employee of the Quarter

ANNISTON, Ala. — Marcus Woods, vehicles and artillery division supervisor at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, was selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Aug. 23, 2018

Mentoring Without End

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commander holds mentoring session with Navy Supply Corps Officers

Aug. 23, 2018

DLA Distribution Safe and Sound Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Safety Team held a Safe and Sound Week August 13–17 as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual campaign. Safe and Sound Week allows safety experts to show and explain the opportunities available to our employees to help keep them safe, said Rupel Perkins, DLA Distribution Safety Team.

Aug. 22, 2018

Susquehanna installation hosts 2018 Centennial Summerfest featuring Golden Knights, Chicago Honey Bear Dancers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On August 15, the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its Centennial Summerfest and Organizational Day celebration for employees, families and friends of the installation.

Aug. 21, 2018

Red River Distribution center hosts “Bring Your Child to Work Day”

TEXARKANA, Texas — DLA Distribution Red River, Texas held a “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event on July 26.

Aug. 20, 2018

San Joaquin’s Hackney awarded Director’s Strategic Goals Award in Whole of Government Category

TRACY, Calif. — Theodore “Ted” Hackney, a distribution process manager with DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California has been named winner of the Director’s Strategic Goals Award in the Whole of Government Category.

Aug. 17, 2018

DLA Distribution Rigger’s Operations NCO promoted to Army Staff Sergeant

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s newly promoted Army Staff Sgt. Brittany Sheehan was an E-5/Sgt. for three years prior to this promotion.

Aug. 16, 2018

Army Reserve team provides essential support to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — The Army Reserve 490th Quartermaster Company has augmented DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania since June 2017. The unit, on special assignment to DDTP, and led by Master Sgt. Mark Swarr, and Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Marou, DLA Distribution J9, facilitated the growth and warfighter readiness of six subordinate soldiers.