DLA Headquarters News

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA director, hands the organization colors to Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, incoming DLA Energy commander, in a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 22.

July 25, 2016

A new commander took the helm of DLA Energy July 22, replacing Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod, who will retire after 30 years of military service.

Richard Taitague shows DLA Distribution Guam employees how to navigate USAJOBS and how to use the site to highlight their best skills.

July 22, 2016

Guam builds resiliency through new resume writing skills

MARIANAS, Guam — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas, Continuing Government Activity recently attended a job resume skills class that was offered by Navy Base Guam’s Fleet and Family Service.

The first Canadian military officer to serve with DLA as part of a military exchange program is about to wrap up her three-year tour.

July 22, 2016

Canadian officer departs agency with American allegiance in her heart

A Canadian Army major will soon complete her tour as the first officer from her nation to serve at DLA as part of a U.S./Canadian military exchange program.

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.

The depot as it looked from 1953 until the mid-1980’s. The row of four warehouses in the top right were known as the “Golden Mile” and built at the end of the Korean War.

July 20, 2016

Defense Distribution Center: Continually transforming to meet customer needs

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — There is no doubt that audit readiness and process excellence are top priorities for DLA Distribution. Continuous process improvement is the hub of process excellence. As a result, the Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., installation has transformed over the years as the needs of the warfighters have changed.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp.

July 19, 2016

Distribution’s aide-de-camp receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his skillful planning and management of the General’s day-to-day mission requirements.

SAIC staff in the Fort Worth, Texas warehouse celebrating the Millionth tire delivered. (from left to right) Jeff Wynn, Lisa Miller, David Dahman and Brad Weaver. Photo courtesy of SAIC.

July 19, 2016

Million-tire milestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Tires Successor Initiative achieved a major milestone June 28 when a 16.00R20 radial tire sent to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, in support of the HEMTT retrofit program became the millionth tire shipped since contract performance began.

A few simple steps can help you avoid the privacy and security risks that can accompany playing Pokemon Go.

July 18, 2016

Pokémon Go: Protect the agency, protect yourself

Playing Pokémon Go may be fun, but it can pose risks to operations security and your own privacy. Keeping a few tips in mind will help you avoid those pitfalls.

Left to Right: Command Sgt. Maj. Tobin, Chris Buchanan of DLA Disposition San Diego, DLA Distribution San Diego deputy director Mark Patzman and Capt. Soracco, commander.

July 18, 2016

DLA’s senior enlisted advisor visits Distribution San Diego command staff

SAN DIEGO, California — Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin visited DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., on July 6 to meet with site commander, Navy Capt. John Soracco and the command staff.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (far left) presents an award to Air Force Lt. Col. Teresa Rivers for supporting her husband, Randy Taft (second from right) in his career as son Cody Taft (far right) looks on.

July 15, 2016

Agency's first senior enlisted leader retires

The 43-year career of Randy Taft, DLA’s first senior enlisted leader, was celebrated July 15 in a ceremony by numerous dignitaries, DLA employees and Taft family members.

David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

July 15, 2016

Former San Joaquin deputy to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be one of the newest inductees to the DLA Hall of Fame in honor of his 39 years of exceptional service.

The new issue of Loglines magazine features stories about DLA employees from across the agency.

July 14, 2016

July/August issue of Loglines magazine now available

The July/August 2016 issue of Loglines magazine is now available.

Paul Balash III, right, receives the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award from former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., commander Marine Col. Keith Reventlow prior to retiring.

July 13, 2016

San Joaquin deputy retires after 45 years of Federal service

SAN JOAQUIN, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.’s deputy commander has retired after 45 years of Federal service. In honor of his dedication to the organization, Paul Balash III received the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Nicole Collins, Material Examiner Mike Hambrick, Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Clarice Johnson and Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Tracy McCall discuss the plan for their team’s expeditionary disposition site build during training at Fort Custer National Guard Base.

July 12, 2016

Annual contingency training underway

Defense Logistics Agency personnel from around the country and globe converged on Battle Creek , Michigan, this week to kick off the 2016 edition of Overseas Contingency Operations Readiness Training, or "OCORT."

Deneen L.M. Diggs (front row, third from the right), chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

July 12, 2016

Distribution’s Diggs graduates from Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute with top honors

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Deneen L.M. Diggs, chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.