DLA Headquarters News

Air Force Gen. Robin Rand (left), Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, and the service component commander to U.S. Strategic Command, presided over the retirement of DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch at DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia May 4. The two are fellow graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1979. At the ceremony, Rand presented Busch with the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.

May 5, 2017

DLA director retires after 38-year Air Force career

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch marked the end of his 38-year Air Force career May 4 with a retirement ceremony at DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The highlight of this year’s COOPEX was a successful VTC, made possible by the J6 enterprise personnel working with the PA National Guard Joint Force Headquarters J6.

May 4, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pennsylvania — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site. Federal Continuity Directive 1, dated October 26, 2012, governs the COOP program, and training visits to alternate work sites are one of its annual requirements. It states there are four pillars of continuity capabilities: leadership, staff, communication and facilities.

Matthew Gomez, Distribution Group chief at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the recipient of the 2016 Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness.

May 3, 2017

San Joaquin’s Gomez selected as winner of the Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness

TRACY, California — Matthew Gomez, Distribution Group chief at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the recipient of the 2016 Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness.

Army Maj. Gen. Darrell Williams has been confirmed as the new DLA director.

May 2, 2017

Army general officer named new DLA director

The U.S. Senate confirmed May 1, Army Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and his next assignment as Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He will replace Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, who retires May 4.

The DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking team was awarded the Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award.

May 2, 2017

Corpus Christi team awarded Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Team was awarded the Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award for its vigilance in protecting customer assets and implementing cost-saving measures.

Parents and children pose with Sultan Muhammad, deputy director of Installation Support for the HQC, on National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 27.

May 2, 2017

Parents, kids enjoy day of fun, fitness, education at DLA headquarters

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees recently shared with their children what they do on the job and the amenities their place of business offers during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 27.

Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

April 27, 2017

Corpus deputy retires after 35 years of service

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

Students from Fairview Elementary pose with their new reusable bags after an Earth Day event hosted by Sarah Moor, environmental protection specialist with DLA Installation Support for Distribution.

April 26, 2017

DLA employee celebrates Earth Day teaching elementary students about recycling

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — One DLA Distribution employee went above and beyond to celebrate Earth Day April 21, volunteering her time to teach local second-graders the importance of taking care of the environment.

Employees from DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Sasebo detachment work with volunteers from Commander Fleet Activities, Sasebo to pick onions in the local community.

April 25, 2017

Sasebo detachment employees assist local community in cleanup efforts

SASEBO, Japan — Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Sasebo detachment assisted the Tawaraga-Uro Cho community in cleanup and maintenance efforts in the area.

Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

April 24, 2017

Susquehanna’s Dixon awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, right, and Air Commodore Stephen Winterton, Director General Fuels Services Branch, Joint Logistics Command at Department of Defense of Australia, sign the new Fuel Exchange Agreement between Australia and the U.S. April 12 during the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference.

April 18, 2017

Australia and DLA Energy sign fuel exchange agreement

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Australia and DLA Energy signed a new Fuel Exchange Agreement April 12 during the 2017 Worldwide Energy Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, speaks to the Juniata High School advanced placement Political Science class about her experiences working for the Department of Defense.

April 18, 2017

Local students meet with DLA Distribution’s deputy commander, learn how the warfighter receives supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On April 11, students from Juniata High School’s advanced placement Political Science class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

Sue Gibson, inventory management specialist at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by TACOM on Mar. 8.

April 17, 2017

Red River’s Gibson receives Achievement Medal for Civilian Service

TEXARKANA, Texas — Sue Gibson, inventory management specialist at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by U.S Tactical Command, on Mar. 8.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch discusses the agency's achievements and future challenges in his last Town Hall.

April 14, 2017

DLA Director describes agency transitions, accomplishments in final Town Hall

In his last Town Hall as the Defense Logistics Agency’s director, Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch spoke to the workforce in the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 13 about the agency’s resiliency, ongoing initiatives and future mission.

Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, receives the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.

April 14, 2017

Distribution’s Kopsick receives AFRICOM’s Interagency Partner of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, has received the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.