DLA Headquarters News - Category Distribution

Jan. 7, 2019

Employees of the DLA print facility at Naval Air Station North Island produced posters for a squadron whose offices and hangar will be a filming location for the new 'Top Gun' movie, to be released summer 2020.

Jan. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Warner named DLA SNCO of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Current Operations non-commissioned officer-in-charge and senior enlisted advisor is DLA's 2018 Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year.

Dec. 28, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Deputy Commander Susan Earle is saying goodbye to the DLA family

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Susan Earle, DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander said good bye to her DLA family during a morning ceremony Dec. 7 celebrating over 41 years of federal service.

Dec. 26, 2018

Central York high school students visit teacher’s former employer to learn logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As a retired United States Army Reserves lieutenant colonel, Karen Hudson is very familiar with the DLA Distribution mission. In the last years of her 30-year career she was assigned to the organization’s Expeditionary Logistics directorate, during which time she deployed for several months to Djibouti, Africa.

Dec. 25, 2018

I am DLA

Fort Belvoir, VA — Highlighting the role a DLA employee plays in the agency.

White House trick-or-treat tickets, volunteer badges, activity booklets and other items are among those printed at the DLA Executive Print Facility.

Dec. 25, 2018

DLA employees support White House printing needs

DLA’s support to other parts of the government includes employees working at one of the most high-profile facilities of the Executive Branch.

Participants who helped DLA win the 2018 Commander’s Cup pose with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (front row, fourth from left) and Navy Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt (front row, sixth from left), DLA senior enlisted leader. Holding the trophy is Andy Green of DLA Strategic Materials, who organized DLA’s participation in the events throughout the year.

Dec. 25, 2018

DLA athletes win Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup

Fort Belvoir, VA — For the first time, athletes from multiple areas of DLA take home the Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup with wins in swimming, golf, basketball and other events.

Dec. 21, 2018

Tapping into a prime hiring resource - Operation Warfighter intern hired at San Diego distribution center

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer Heather Fournier served at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, while enrolled in the Department of Defense Operation Warfighter Internship Program from September 4, 2017 to March 3, 2018.

Group photo of students at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dec. 20, 2018

University courses promote industry engagement

Charlottesville, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency managers chose 35 employees to participate in the second iteration of the two-week Insights into Industry Management Course. Students in acquisition-coded positions learned current and cutting-edge business practices at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dec. 20, 2018

DLA Distribution employee retires after 45+ years of service

ANNISTON, Ala. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution General Supply Specialist, Orlando Duran, has a combined military and government service of over 45 years – seven with DLA – is retiring.

Distribution J4 celebrates the holiday season with ugly sweater contest

Dec. 19, 2018

Distribution J4 celebrates the season with ugly sweater contest

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution J4 hosted an ugly sweater contest in honor of the holiday season. Featured donning their holiday creations are (left to right): Eric “king of the elves” Rhodes, Nancy “where’s my drink and cigs” Bates, Laura “I fell in the supply room” Bailey, Emily “ bleeding unicorn horn” Crusey, Brain “hobo” Fahnestock and Gregory “look at me, I’m in a picture” Pigg. The winners will be announced later this week.

DLA Director and DLA Navy Senior Enlisted Leader present a group award to a team of eight people.

Dec. 18, 2018

Recognition ceremony lauds individual, team achievements

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees from across the enterprise packed the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium to honor team and individual contributions at the 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 13.

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Distribution participates in annual Toys for Tots campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive was an “overflowing success” at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA experts deploy to support NORTHCOM border mission

A team of DLA experts deployed to South Texas has been providing logistics support to U.S. Northern Command in its mission to physically strengthen the United States’ southern border.