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DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commanding officer Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva advances Petty Officer Kevin R. Craig Jr. to Second Class Petty Officer.

July 24, 2017

DLA Distribution Yokosuka Town Hall honors personnel

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On June 23, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, gathered together for a town hall to congratulate several employees on length of service and military advancements.

Willis Smith, who currently runs the kitting section in the Vehicles and Artillery Division at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas award, individual category for second quarter, fiscal year 2017.

July 20, 2017

Anniston's Smith named DLA Distribution Big Ideas award winner

ANNISTON, Alabama — Willis Smith, who currently runs the kitting section in the Vehicles and Artillery Division at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas award, individual category for second quarter, fiscal year 2017.

During a windshield tour of the installation, Williams stops to view DLA Distribution’s expeditionary capability, which deploys for contingency operations, humanitarian missions and other military exercises via movable structures and communications equipment operated by a team trained to perform storage and distribution in any environment.

July 17, 2017

DLA director visits DLA Distribution headquarters

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 7 for an orientation meeting with senior leaders and a tour of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna facility.

United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony.

July 14, 2017

Matthews takes the helm at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Virginia — United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

July 13, 2017

Thetford recognized for achievements as commander of Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

Army Lt. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee (far left), deputy chief of staff for Army logistics (G-4) and members of his team join Brig. Gen. John Laskodi (right, gesturing), commander of DLA Distribution, at DLA Distribution headquarters June 27.

July 10, 2017

Army G-4 Deputy Chief of Staff visits Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, G-4 deputy chief of staff, and members of his team visited DLA Distribution headquarters June 27 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Trevor Downing, supply technician at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

July 7, 2017

Downing named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Trevor Downing, supply technician at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 for his job performance and support to the customer.

DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi is briefed on the Navy Advanced Traceability and Control Mission Area at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Mechanicsburg location.

July 6, 2017

DLA Distribution commander visits Susquehanna site’s East and West locations

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On a trip to the largest distribution center in DLA Distribution’s network, the organization’s commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi received an update on major missions and operations during a visit to the organization’s East and West bulk sites on June 20.

The DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Unitized Group Rations Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Large Category.

July 5, 2017

San Joaquin's Unitized Group Rations Team wins DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards

TRACY, California — The DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Unitized Group Rations Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Large Category.

July 4, 2017

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Independence Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we celebrate this Independence Day, please remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians who are deployed in harm's way, fighting to preserve the hard fought freedoms which we continue to enjoy.