DLA Europe And Africa News

Aug. 13, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna presented the 2019 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was presented the 2019 Commander in Chief’s Award for

Aug. 9, 2019

Distribution Susquehanna initiates new awards program to motivate employees to bring forward new initiatives

Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs — Much like the ABC show “Shark Tank®” where entrepreneurs present their ideas to the sharks in the

Aug. 2, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA

July 31, 2019

Demo Day for World War I Era Former DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After one hundred years standing on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna installation,

July 29, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at Team Rally

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution team rally July 23. The team rally began with Jones recognizing new Distribution teammates followed by an awards ceremony for teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.

July 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, Military Personnel Conduct COMREL Event at Historical Church in Presa

PRESA, Italy — DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military personnel conducted a community relations event at the Chiesa Maria Ss. delle Grazie Church.

July 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary—Whole of Government Logistics Enabler

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane with a storm surge well above normal high tide levels, swept across the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts in August 2005, with maximum sustained winds at landfall estimated at 140 miles per hour. There were many lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. One major lesson was that support supplies need to reach victims sooner rather than later following a disaster.

July 22, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Chief of Staff Recognizes Local Air Force Veteran

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — George Hemler was just 19 years old when he arrived at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1958. Drafted shortly after the end of the Korean War, the Pennsylvania native found himself far from home and facing an uncertain future. Little did he know the long-lasting effects his three-year tour would have, not only on his life, but on future generations.

July 19, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Deputy Commander retires from federal service

Having served 41 years in the federal service, Denise Cordeiro-Bennett, deputy director, DLA

July 18, 2019

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars, the Defense Logistics Agency is always looking to fully