DLA Europe And Africa News

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DLA Distribution chief of staff Perry Knight talks with students from Central York High School about setting life goals.

Dec. 22, 2016

Local students meet with chief of staff, learn how the warfighter receives supplies at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Dec. 13, 26 students from Central York High School’s advanced placement U.S. Government and Politics class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, and deputy commander Denise Cordeiro cut the ribbon on newly renovated office space during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 28.

Dec. 20, 2016

DLA Distribution Norfolk cuts ribbon on renovated building

NORFOLK, Virginia — DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., commander Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, and deputy commander Denise Cordeiro cut the ribbon on newly renovated office space during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 28.

US Navy Reservists joined forces for the first time with United States Army soldiers, civilians and Korean nationals to work together as a team for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea.

Dec. 16, 2016

Navy Reservists team up with DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — As part of their annual training, a group of United States Navy Reservists joined forces for the first time with United States Army soldiers, civilians and Korean nationals to work together as a team for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. With the help of the reservists, the team processed nearly 2,000 lines this past November.

Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva, commander of DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, presents the first place Forklift Rodeo trophy to the distribution center’s Transportation Division.

Dec. 15, 2016

Yokosuka distribution center holds annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted their 11th annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally on Nov. 10. Eight teams consisting of 37 participants competed in five events designed to test their safe forklift operating skills.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa laboratory's noncommissioned officer Army Sgt. 1st Class Mandy Jo Allen demonstrates proper fuel assurance techniques at a fuel training exercises in Europe. Photo by 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Dec. 15, 2016

DLA Energy Europe and Africa Petroleum laboratory featured in Facebook video

RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa Petroleum laboratory in Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany, is featured in a 21st Theater Sustainment Command Facebook video.

Ms. Twila Gonzales, SES, deputy commander of DLA Distribution, meets with BG Sokul, Israel Defense Forces and staff on December 6.

Dec. 14, 2016

Israeli general officer, logistics chief visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The general officer in charge of logistics for the Israel Defense Forces visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network Dec. 6.

Nine DLA Distribution employees and two teams will be honored at this year’s 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony.

Dec. 13, 2016

Nine DLA Distribution employees to be honored at the DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Nine DLA Distribution employees will be honored at this year’s DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Dec. 12, 2016

Richmond’s Southall retires with 40 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Charita Branch, a supervisory general supply specialist with DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 2, after 36 years of federal service.

Dec. 9, 2016

Richmond’s Branch retires after 36 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Charita Branch, a supervisory general supply specialist with DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 2, after 36 years of federal service.

Air Force Lt Col Mike Davis has his new rank of Colonel pinned on by his parents and wife Kristi in a ceremony on Dec. 2.

Dec. 6, 2016

Distribution’s Davis promoted to colonel

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In front of family and friends, DLA Distribution’s Air Force Lt Col Mike Davis was promoted to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony Dec. 2.