DLA Headquarters News

From left: Robert Work, deputy secretary of defense; Kathy Rhem, DLA HR communications manager; Brad Bunn, director of DLA HR; Rosie Allen-Herring, president/CEO, United Way National Capital Area; Michael Rhodes, director of administration, DoD Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Jan. 26, 2017, the Pentagon.

Jan. 31, 2017

Pentagon gives DLA awards for CFC efforts

The Defense Logistics Agency was honored at a Pentagon ceremony Jan. 26, for exceeding its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign goal. DLA also won the award for Best Overall Communications Program for medium-sized organizations.

Kim Baird, DLA Distribution Hill, Utah shelter maintenance supervisor, describes a new support structure used for maintaining missile launch facilities and control centers to customers Jan. 25, 2017, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 30, 2017

Partnership streamlines depot maintenance for ICBM wings

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The 309th Missile Maintenance Group and Defense Logistics Agency recently worked together on an initiative to establish a “retail-like” support structure in order to stock, store and distribute parts and supplies to the Air Force’s three ICBM wings.

Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Matthew W. McCabe assumed command as DLA Distribution’s Distribution Operations Team-Susquehanna commander in a Jan. 7 ceremony.

Jan. 30, 2017

McCabe takes over Susquehanna’s Distribution Operations Team

Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Matthew W. McCabe assumed command as DLA Distribution’s Distribution Operations Team-Susquehanna commander in a Jan. 7 ceremony.

William Moore, the assistant deputy chief of staff for the Army logistics enterprise, along with Barbara Sotirin, director of the U.S. Army Logistics Innovation Agency, visited DLA Distribution Jan. 18 to receive a command briefing and tour of the largest distribution center in the Department of Defense.

Jan. 27, 2017

Army logistics senior leaders visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — William Moore, the assistant deputy chief of staff for the Army logistics enterprise, along with Barbara Sotirin, director of the U.S. Army Logistics Innovation Agency, visited DLA Distribution Jan. 18 to receive a command briefing and tour of the largest distribution center in the Department of Defense.

From left to right, David Freidman, former acting assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy presents the award to John Carson, former DLA Installation Support for Distribution site director; Andrew During, DLA energy manager; Ryan Taylor, DLA Installation Support for Distribution, general engineer; and Don Juhasz, DLA Installation Energy and Fire Protection chief, while Dr. Timothy Unruh, Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program director, looks on.

Jan. 26, 2017

DLA Distribution honored with Energy award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was honored with the 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Award in December for implementing a process to convert existing steam heating to a more efficient natural gas heating system in eight of its facilities.

Walkers and runners do warmup exercises before the Frosty Bear walk-run, Jan. 25 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 25, 2017

Frosty Bear run frost-free but fun

At a resiliency-building winter walk-run 5K on Jan. 25, DLA employees made a strong showing among a record turnout of participants.

Donnie Thompson, of the DLA Organizational Management directorate tests out the wireless network during the 2016 Continuity of Operations program.

Jan. 24, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen our preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took selected members of the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site.

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.