DLA Headquarters News

Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi opened DLA Distribution’s first former commanding general’s forum, welcoming six former Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commanders.

March 24, 2017

Former Distribution Commanders Visit New Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — As March winds blanketed central Pennsylvania with another layer of snow, seven former Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanders participated in DLA Distribution’s first former commanding general’s forum at the new headquarters building. After providing the former commanders with an update on the current posture, the Distribution leadership team gleaned the perspectives of the former commanders on current and future operations.

Runners and walkers depart the starting line on a brisk March day.

March 24, 2017

Runners, walkers, warriors honor warfighters despite cold

Runners and walkers from agencies in Fort Belvoir’s McNamara Headquarters Complex braved wind chills in the 30s to participate in the “Honor the Warrior” 5K Walk-Run March 22.

The “Global Distribution Excellence” Awards honor former Distribution employees and DLA Hall of Famers and recognize current individuals and organizations within DLA Distribution for their outstanding contributions to the success of DLA Distribution’s global mission.

March 22, 2017

DLA Distribution announces fifth annual “Global Distribution Excellence” awards winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution has announced the winners of the 2016 “Global Distribution Excellence” awards.

FEDLOG will soon feature new search filters, a simplified batch search, and months of historical data.

March 22, 2017

Improvements on way for logistics data application

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — For federal and military logisticians seeking supply item information, the search will soon be easier with enhancements to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Federal Logistics Data application known as “FED LOG.”

DLA Distribution Korea recently launched their innovated new warehouse quality program called UCARE. The program assigns responsibility for aisles to specific workers called aisle managers. The photo above depicts two aisle managers, Hyong Hun An and Hyon U Yi.

March 20, 2017

DLA Distribution Korea launches UCARE program

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — UCARE is an innovative new warehouse quality initiative recently launched at DLA Distribution Korea. Initially met with some skepticism, the program has quickly gained praise from warehouse workers and supervisors alike.

Everything DoD releases to the public must be reviewed first for compliance with operations security.

March 20, 2017

Public release of information applies to everyone

Anyone working with or for the federal government quickly learns there are rules and regulations for just about everything. Some apply to everyone; others are for only a small percentage of people.

Air Force Col. Stephen Petters (at head of table) leads the working-level discussion at the DLA Internal Nuclear Enterprise summit March 8, 2017.

March 17, 2017

Director calls for sustained support to nuclear enterprise

The director of the Defense Logistics Agency joined with senior leaders from partner agencies to discuss how DLA can continue to improve its support to the nuclear enterprise, during a DLA Internal Nuclear Enterprise Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex March 8.

FEMA Assistant Administrator for Logistics Jeffrey Dorko (left) and DLA Logistics Operations Director Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith conclude an interagency agreement March 8 to facilitate DLA's continued support to FEMA during natural disasters.

March 17, 2017

DLA, FEMA sign agreement in support of disaster relief

The Defense Logistics Agency renewed its commitment to providing critical lifesaving supplies and services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a formal agreement leaders in both agencies signed March 10.

Scott Rosbaugh, director of DLA Distributions Future Plans directorate is presented the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award by Twila C. Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, DLA Distribution deputy commander on Mar. 3.

March 16, 2017

Distribution’s Future Plans director receives DLA Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Scott Rosbaugh, director of DLA Distributions Future Plans directorate was presented the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award by Twila C. Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, DLA Distribution deputy commander on Mar. 3.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch speaks to customer-facing employees and agency leaders at the Global Customer-Facing Summit.

March 15, 2017

Summit provides ‘face’ time for agency leaders, customer representatives

The Defense Logistics Agency hosted a two-day Global Customer-Facing Summit March 8-9, where those who are the “face” of DLA to customers discussed plans and concerns with peers from around the world.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda S. Hurry will replace Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan E. Day as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Richmond, Virginia.

March 10, 2017

Hurry named new DLA Aviation commander

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Air Force General Officer Management Office announced March 9 that Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda S. Hurry will replace Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan E. Day as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Richmond, Virginia.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch signs the 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation.

March 9, 2017

Agency leaders show support for SAPR program

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — On March 8, designated as International Women’s Day, Defense Logistics Agency leaders took a break from Executive Board business to address an important issue to both women and men – sexual assault prevention and response.

Cheryl Pine and Marine Col Dre Harrell, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California commander, pose for a picture with the DLA retirement plaque. Pine is retiring after 35 years of dedicated federal service.

March 9, 2017

San Joaquin’s Pine retires after 35 years of dedicated service

TRACY, California — Cheryl Pine, formerly O’Brien, is saying goodbye to the DLA family upon her retirement from federal service after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California and the warfighter. She is leaving her systems team where she has served as the Systems Division chief for the Inventory and Support Services Group since 2014.

Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt will succeed Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin as the Defense Logistics Agency’s command senior enlisted leader.

March 7, 2017

Brahmsteadt named DLA’s new command senior enlisted leader

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced March 6 that Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt will succeed Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin as the Defense Logistics Agency’s command senior enlisted leader.

George Atwood, Senior Executive Service, Defense Logistics Agency J3 executive director, discusses the high-rise storage and retrieval system at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, with Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of the distribution center, and Mandy Brechbill, supply management specialist.

Feb. 28, 2017

Stock positioning, retail support discussed during DLA J3 executive director’s visit to Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — George Atwood, Senior Executive Service, Defense Logistics Agency J3 executive director, visited DLA Distribution headquarters on Feb. 24 to discuss several important topics to the agency, and to see distribution in action at the Susquehanna facility.