DLA Headquarters News

Army Col. Ted Shinkle, incoming DLA Europe/Africa commander, visited DLA Distribution May 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution and DLA Europe/Africa collaborate to support United States European Command and United States Africa Command priorities.

May 18, 2017

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Europe and Africa commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Col. Ted Shinkle, incoming DLA Europe/Africa commander, visited DLA Distribution May 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution and DLA Europe/Africa collaborate to support United States European Command and United States Africa Command priorities.

Congressman Jeff Denham is joined by the leadership of DLA Distribution San Joaquin during the command brief. Pictured around the table to his left are: his liaison, Michael Anderson Sr.; Jonathan Mathews, Installation Support site director; Damiana Maggio, AFGE 1546 president; Alexia Acosta, AFGE Local Political Coordinator; Mara Maghinay-Belasco, Installation Support organizational integrator; Fernando Lucero, AFGE 1st Vice President; and Marine Corps Col. Andre Harrell, DLA Distribution San Joaquin commander.

May 17, 2017

Congressman Jeff Denham visits San Joaquin distribution center

TRACY, California — On May 11, Congressman Jeff Denham, U.S. House of Representatives, California 10th District, paid a visit to DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California. During his short visit, he took the opportunity to meet with the senior leadership of Distribution, Installation Support and the local union.

Arthur Purnell, a material examiner and identifier for Central Receiving at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

May 16, 2017

Oklahoma City’s Purnell named Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Arthur Purnell, a material examiner and identifier for Central Receiving at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Emily Fernandez, a distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016.

May 15, 2017

Corpus’s Fernandez named Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Emily Fernandez, a distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Two DLA locations will this month undergo an inspection from the National Archves and Records Administration on its management of federal records.

May 15, 2017

National Archives to inspect DLA records management this month

The long wait for another inspection of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Records Management Program ends this month, when officials from the National Archives and Records Administration visit two DLA sites.

United States Navy Capt. Jerome R. White assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, on May 12.

May 12, 2017

San Diego distribution center welcomes new commander

SAN DIEGO, California — United States Navy Capt. Jerome R. White assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, on May 12 with a traditional Navy ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army. Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. John D. Soracco has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif.

May 11, 2017

Soracco recognized for achievements as commander of San Diego distribution center

SAN DIEGO, California — Navy Supply Corps Capt. John D. Soracco has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif.

The Expeditionary Team works to set up a deployable warehouse, complete with Distribution Standard System, during Operation Pacific Reach.

May 10, 2017

Distribution supports Operation Pacific Reach

POHANG, South Korea — DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team with the support from a DLA Distribution Korea team deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach, which is an exercise conducted every other year. This year’s exercise was held from April 10 through April 21 at Dogu Beach in Pohang, South Korea.

Answering question 21 honestly shows candor and responsibility.

May 10, 2017

It’s okay to answer Question 21

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a good time to bring up question 21 on the Questionnaire for National Security Positions, the SF-86 form one completes for every security clearance, whether initial or renewal.

Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith (center), director of DLA Logistics Operations, stands with the USS Ford’s supply officers, and Navy Capt. Harry Thetford (right), commander of DLA Distribution Norfolk, during his visit on May 2.

May 9, 2017

DLA’s director of logistics operations visits Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — On May 2, Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith, director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited Norfolk, Virginia, for a tour of the pre-commissioned unit USS Ford, and of DLA Distribution’s operations.

The winning team, from left: Dave Peterson, direct delivery fuels director, DLA Energy; Bruce Blank, supervisory procurement analyst, DLA Energy; Cliff Sands, supervisory general engineer, DLA Installation Support; Justin Wingo, contract specialist, DLA Energy

May 8, 2017

Golfers build group spirit in annual tournament

More than 100 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees, guests and corporate sponsors took advantage of the sunny but breezy weather May 3, to participate in the HQC’s annual golf tournament at Woodlawn Golf Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas’ Airlift Crew uses a 40,000 Loader to offload Blue Angels support equipment from the team’s C-130.

May 8, 2017

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi assists the Blue Angels

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Who do you call to offload and upload support equipment for world famous flight demonstration team, the Navy Blue Angels? DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas- that’s who!

DLA encourages employees to take steps to prepare for hurricane season well before it arrives.

May 8, 2017

Employees urged to get 'hurricane ready' this week

To help Americans prepare for dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes generated by hurricanes, the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are sponsoring Hurricane Preparedness Week May 7-13.

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, employees gather to celebrate the 124th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

May 5, 2017

Norfolk distribution center celebrates Navy chief petty officer’s birthday

NORFOLK, Virginia — April 1 marked the 124th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank. The team at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, paused on March 31 to celebrate this event.

May 5, 2017

Live-fire, last-minute, no problem for Information Operations' support of Army Reserve exercise

A lone Document Services employee was able to produce a complex official logo for an Army Reserve live-fire exercise on short notice, to praise from the customer.