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Staff sergeant in ACUs standing with gifts in office, facing viewer

Jan. 10, 2018

Parents, children grateful for DLA holiday generosity via Adopt-a-Family

Thanks to the generosity of Defense Logistics Agency employees in the McNamara Headquarters Complex, 113 children from 37 families received Christmas gifts in 2017, as part of the annual DLA Adopt-a-Family program.

Navy Cdr. Allen “A.J.” Rivera is presented the Meritorious Service Medal for serving as director of Operations Research and Analysis Division at Naval Supply Systems Command, Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony on Jan. 4.

Jan. 9, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, incoming commander recognized in ceremony

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Navy Commander assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Weapon Systems Support (WSS) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was recognized in a promotion and award ceremony Jan. 4.

Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Jan. 5, 2018

Baguio girl makes it big abroad

BAGUIO, Philippines — A Baguio girl has made it big abroad.

Jan. 4, 2018

Rota Distribution site participates in intermodal helo movement

ROTA, Spain — DLA Distribution Sigonella at Rota, Spain, recently supported an intermodal operation involving the movement of Army helicopters from the USS Bob Hope moving onward to various forward locations.

Steve Sherman receives his retirement plaque from DLA Information Operations Chief Information Officer Kathy Cutler Dec. 12, after 38 years of federal service.

Jan. 4, 2018

Document Services director retires after 38 years with organization

Steve Sherman, Information Operations’ Document Services director, retired Jan. 3 after 38 years of service. He was recognized for his service Dec. 12 at the Defense Logistics Agency Executive Board meeting, where he received a Distinguished Career Service Award.

Jan. 3, 2018

DLA Distribution personnel participate in Wreaths Across America Ceremony

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Each December on National Wreaths Across America day, volunteers gather to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach future generations about the cost of freedom.

Jan. 2, 2018

DLA Distribution Susquehanna Parachute Rigger Team conducts military free fall

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — On a cold and blustery late November day, Parachute Rigger team members from the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, gathered to prepare for a military free fall qualification jump over Paddy’s field in the township of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 28, 2017

Sasebo director retires after 41 years of service

SASEBO, Japan — Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Ben Holden, left, assigned to Task Group 56.1, and a member of the Royal Navy of Oman prepare explosives during Exercise Safe Handling 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)

Dec. 28, 2017

DLA expands Middle East vendor pool with workshop for Omani businesses

To help local businesses in Oman learn how to work with the U.S. government, DLA joined U.S. Central Command and the State Department in hosting a workshop for potential vendors.

Dec. 27, 2017

Lucio returns to Puget Sound as deputy commander

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington. Lucio previously served as the distribution center’s distribution facilities manager from 2008 to 2011.

Donald Bartlett (right) receives the first Security Professional of the Year Award from Patrick Wright, staff director of Security and Emergency Services at DLA HQ.

Dec. 27, 2017

Investigative analyst is first Installation Support Security Specialist of the Year

An investigative analyst at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond recently received the first-ever award recognizing the top civilian security specialist across all of DLA Installation Support.

Dec. 26, 2017

NAVSUP WSS commander visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Duke Heinz, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution supports the storage and distribution of critical parts for the Navy through its global network.

Army Maj. Tracy Yates and a reenactor portraying a U.S. Army soldier who fought in the Battle of the Bulge pose with a period-correct 48-star American flag, Dec. 16 near Bastogne, Belgium. (Photo courtesy DLA Europe & Africa)

Dec. 22, 2017

DLA personnel brave Belgian cold, honor WWII heroes in memorial walk

Members of the DLA Europe & Africa team braved winter weather Dec. 16 to participate in the 40th Annual Bastogne Memorial Walk in Belgium, commemorating the heroic stand made by U.S. and British forces during the Ardennes Offensive — also known as the Battle of the Bulge.

Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Hill welcomes new director

HILL, Utah — Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

U. S. Army Security Assistance Command Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen receives the DLA Distribution Command Presentation in building 2001 on December 15 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 20, 2017

USASAC Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen, and Command Sgt. Major Gene Canada, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15. Their day began with a command brief presented by Col. Brad Eungard, DDSP Commander, followed by a tour of facilities on the New Cumberland Depot.