DLA Europe And Africa News

June 15, 2018

NASA Logisticians visit DLA Distribution HQ’s

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Logisticians from NASA began their late April morning visit to DLA Distribution with an overview presentation detailing the organization’s business processes and mission capabilities. After the presentation, the group proceeded to a walking tour of the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Eastern Distribution Center, the largest in the Department of Defense.

June 14, 2018

Jones takes the helm at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones formally took over as DLA Distribution commanding officer during a June 12 Change of Command ceremony, when he accepted the organization’s colors from DLA director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.

June 11, 2018

Outgoing Distribution commanding general recognized for expanding network, humanitarian efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commanding general of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa.

June 8, 2018

Assistant deputy commandant for Installation and Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s former commanding officer, Marine Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, assistant deputy commandant for Installation and Logistics (Plans), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, recently visited the San Joaquin team May 8. He met with the distribution center’s commanding officer Marine Col. Andre Harrell and key senior staff members to discuss various initiatives to improve and sustain warfighter materiel readiness.

June 7, 2018

PA Community and Economic Development Secretary visits central PA military installation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Dennis Davin, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, recently visited DLA Distribution, located on the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation, which is also home to the Department of Defense’s largest warehouse, the Eastern Distribution Center.

June 6, 2018

Distribution showcases FY18 operations plan to DLA Director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — During his first trip to DLA Distribution headquarters in 2018, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams sat down with the organization’s commander, Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, to discuss DLA Distribution’s 2018 Dynamic Operating Plan.

June 6, 2018

DLA Director hosts town hall at Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Introducing his 2018-2026 Strategic Plan and discussing how the five lines of effort outlined in the plan apply to DLA Distribution was the main focus of DLA director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams during the May 17 town hall with headquarters staff.

June 5, 2018

Wennblom takes command at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. — U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Martin E. Wennblom assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, in a June 5th ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

June 4, 2018

Lindley receives DMSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. — Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama.

May 31, 2018

Memorial Day Observed Parade, Ceremony in Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — As the nation recognized its deceased veterans on Memorial Day, the up-and-coming generation showed Gettysburg the future is bright.