DLA Headquarters News

United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead.

Jan. 23, 2017

Bagwell becomes newest DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead in a Jan. 7 ceremony officiated by DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

Scholarships of $1,500-$2,500 will be awarded.

Jan. 20, 2017

Scholarships available for family members of DLA employees

A nonprofit foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Travis Hartlaub stands with retired Navy Vice Adm. Keith Lippert in front of his completed veteran’s memorial Eagle Scout project at the Littlestown Community Park.

Jan. 19, 2017

Son of distribution employee creates veteran’s memorial at local community park

LITTLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — Travis Hartlaub, son of Maryann Hartlaub, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Future Operations, recently unveiled a veteran’s memorial as his Eagle Scout project

Defense Acquisition Career Manager Robert Daugherty presents DLA’s Joy Mullori the inaugural DACM Chairman’s Award, Jan. 10, 2017, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 18, 2017

DLA employees honored with DACM Awards for service to '4th Estate'

Two Defense Logistics Agency employees stood out as the only individuals to be honored at a ceremony recognizing the achievements of Department of Defense organizations not part of the military services — otherwise known as the 4th Estate — in the training and management of DoD acquisition personnel.

DLA Distribution San Joaquin commander Marine Col. Dre Harrell administers the Oath of Office to Army Master Sgt. Scotty Mackay during his Jan. 4 promotion ceremony.

Jan. 18, 2017

San Joaquin’s Mackay promoted to Master Sgt.

TRACY, California — During a Jan. 4 ceremony, Army Sgt. 1st Class Scotty Mackay put on the rank of Master Sgt. on before a small crowd of fellow soldiers and employees of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Jan. 17, 2017

Oklahoma City presented Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been presented the Global Distribution Excellence: Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance.

Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, DLA JRF director, discusses expectations for leaders in DLA during the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Jan. 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Joint Reserve Senior Leader Conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — A group of military reservists newly assigned to leadership positions in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force (JRF) got a crash course in the agency’s mission, organization and operations at the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Joshua Jameson, Reusable Transfer and Disposal Technician with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, separates turned-in government property Jan. 4 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. DLA Disposition Services at Hill AFB is the central collection point of unwanted or no longer needed government property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 12, 2017

DLA debunks ‘mystery’ behind turning in excess government property

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — For some, the process of turning in old, unused or excess government property is as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle or the Lost City of Atlantis, but it doesn't need to be.

Jenny Lee (이연주), DLA Distribution Korea Safety and Environmental Office intern is the model for the for Shin Ramyun’s 30th anniversary package.

Jan. 12, 2017

Korea’s Lee finds fame through contest

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Jenny Lee (이연주), a six-month local intern, has become a valuable member of the DLA Distribution Korea team. She is a recent college graduate and was selected from a pool of candidates in the Army supported intern program.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, third from left, poses with the DLA Distribution honorees at the 49th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 15. From left to right are Rowena Gadin, Sandra Stephens, Gonzales, Barbara Eberly, Cathy Hampton, Jose Acosta and Kevin Henderson.

Jan. 10, 2017

Distribution employees honored at annual DLA award ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, along with Distribution’s deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, presented six Distribution employees with awards at the DLA 49th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony Dec 15. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Through the DLA Adopt-a-Family Program, employees’ generosity brightens children’s holidays every year.

Jan. 9, 2017

Gratitude abounds for DLA Adopt-a-Family Program

Caregivers of children who participated in the 2016 Defense Logistics Agency Adopt-a-Family Program have profound gratitude for the gifts donated by employees in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 9, 2017

Oklahoma City named Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Bituminous coal is removed from a shuttered power plant at U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Center Indian Head in Maryland. The DLA Disposition Services assistance in finding a new home for the coal saved an estimated $6 million in removal costs.

Jan. 6, 2017

You load 9k tons and what do you get?

NSWC Indian Head, Maryland — It’s not “another day older and deeper in debt.” It’s actually more than $6 million in cost avoidance, thanks to the agency's disposal pros.

The DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., Continuing Government Activity Quality Team has been selected as the winner of the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for 2015.

Jan. 5, 2017

Richmond’s Continuing Government Activity Quality Team awarded the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award

RICHMOND, Virginia — The DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., Continuing Government Activity Quality Team has been selected as the winner of the Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award for 2015.

Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.

Jan. 3, 2017

Harvey chosen as Richmond’s new deputy director

RICHMOND, Virginia — Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.