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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.

The racks and bins at DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, before the Location Identification Program was adopted.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Jacksonville: Making a difference!

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — With audit readiness at the forefront of all we do and the challenges all warehouses face on a day-to-day basis, DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida takes a moment to reflect on the progress and difference a great group of people can make.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, right, and DLA Distribution Commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, meet during Laskodi’s visit to DLA Troop Support April 7, 2017 in Philadelphia. During a round table discussion, Laskodi, DLA Distribution representatives and DLA Troop Support senior leaders discussed collaboration and mutual goals of the two DLA primary field level activities.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution commander discusses warfighter support with Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Distribution commander touted how his team works with DLA Troop Support to provide the best warfighter support at the best value for the Department of Defense during a visit to Philadelphia April 7.

Senior leaders pose with "Ladies DSW 2.0," the first-place team, at the 2017 Winter Warrior Project awards ceremony, April 12, 2017, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. From left: DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch; Anita Elum-Mason; Rowena Estrada; Ahawana Williams; Christina Darensbourg; team coach Demetrios Danis; Army Command Sgt. Major Charles Tobin, DLA senior enlisted leader; Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn, DTRA senior enlisted leader.

April 13, 2017

Winter warriors wow, win awards

More than a dozen employees of the Defense Logistics Agency received trophies and recognition from DLA’s senior military leaders for meeting their fitness goals this past winter, in an April 12 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Marine Corps Cpl. Marcus Hardimon cleans a gasket on a valve cover, Nov. 8, 2016, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Marines took apart, cleaned, and assembled an engine of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. Hardimon is an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

April 12, 2017

DLA expands support to Marine Corps supply, maintenance units

Less excess materiel, reduced inventory costs and decreased lead times are among the benefits of two new Defense Logistics Agency drives to improve support to Marine Corps customers at maintenance depots and supply management units.

Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director, left, outlines DLA Distribution’s Campaign Plan to DLA Land and Maritime commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, second from left, during a roundtable discussion with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi.

April 12, 2017

Land and Maritime, Distribution leadership gather to discuss future efficiencies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Apr. 5, DLA Land and Maritime senior leadership met with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi and key staff members to discuss the duo’s partnership and ways to create efficiencies benefitting the DLA enterprise.

DLA leadership has made prevention of and response to sexual assault a top priority.

April 10, 2017

Agency program advocates for victims of sexual assault

DLA offers full-time, trained personnel to help victims of sexual assault, along with other resources.

Army 1st Sgt. Janine Burr passes the organizational flag to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, commander Army Col. Brad Eungard, symbolizing her last act as the organization’s first female senior enlisted advisor as Marine Master Sgt. Bryan Alberts looks on.

April 10, 2017

Susquehanna’s first female senior enlisted leader departs as first Marine comes onboard

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The April 5 Change of Responsibility ceremony between Army 1st Sgt. Janine Burr and Marine Master Sgt. Bryan Alberts was historic for two reasons: the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, community was bidding farewell to the organization’s first female senior enlisted advisor as it welcomed its first Marine to serve the position.

DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team is currently deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach. The team works to set up one of the deployable warehouses, complete with Distribution Standard System.

April 7, 2017

Distribution’s Expeditionary Team supports Operation Pacific Reach

POHANG, South Korea — DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team is currently deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach, which is an exercise conducted every other year. This year’s exercise is being held from April 10 through April 21 at Dogu Beach in Pohang, South Korea. The Expeditionary Team consists of 19 total personnel, 17 civilians and two military.

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations provides scanning services for all types and sizes of documents, and converts paper archives into an easily retrievable digital format.

April 6, 2017

DLA’s document conversion services on the rise

Scanning and document conversion is an easy answer to preserving information and saving expensive storage space while becoming audit ready. DLA Information Operations provides scanning services for all types and sizes of documents, and converts paper archives into an easily retrievable digital format.

Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commanding general, interacts with the DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, second shift employees during a town hall.

April 6, 2017

DLA Distribution commanding general visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

TRACY, California — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi visited DLA’s western Strategic Distribution Platform to conduct a town hall and tour the distribution center’s facilities.

DLA Distribution implemented the DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program, or DPMAP, on April 1.

April 5, 2017

Distribution implements DPMAP

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — By now, you all should be aware of the new DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program or DPMAP, which DLA and DLA Distribution implemented on April 1.