DLA Headquarters News

Employees and family members sit for their caricatures at the 2016 HQC Family Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 28.

June 29, 2016

McNamara HQC promotes Family Day fun and safety

Thousands of employees and guests of all ages participated in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Family Day event June 28. This year’s theme was “Stars, Stripes and Safety.”

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, U.S. Marine Corps Installations and Logistics; Mike Scott;Tony Poleo; Jan Mulligan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration; and Kathy Cutler listen to opening remarks at the 2016 Cost Summit.

June 29, 2016

Cost summit helps build customer trust, understanding

In the spirit of providing customers financial transparency, Defense Logistics Agency finance and logistics operations leaders hosted their quarterly cost summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on June 27.

United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

June 29, 2016

Sliman assumes command of DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — United States Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman assumed command of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany in a June 29 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman

June 28, 2016

DLA Distribution Europe commander receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements in leading the distribution center from June 2014 to June 2016.

Edward R. Visker has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9.

June 27, 2016

Visker named director of Distribution's Organizational Management/J9

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward R. Visker, former point of contact for Organizational Development has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9. Very familiar with DLA Distribution operations, Visker previously served as the deputy commander of the Susquehanna distribution center.

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. - Soldiers of 348th Transportation Company ground guide their trucks into the motor pool after completing their mission to deliver fuel to Langley Air Force Base, Va. About 700 Army Reserve Soldiers of the 745th Quartermaster Group provide fuel and water to various locations during the 2016 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gary R. Yim, 372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

June 24, 2016

DLA Energy Americas assists in bringing fuel, clean water to QLLEX 2016

FORT A.P. Hill, Virginia — As Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2016 approaches its end, the two-week training exercise has largely been a success.

June 24, 2016

Susquehanna installation’s oldest building celebrates grand reopening

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated the official reopening of its Susquehanna Club with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15. Installation leadership, employees and community members came together to observe the renovations to the centuries-old barn that now serves as an event venue.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016.

June 23, 2016

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 241st Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters lobby, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday on June 14, 2016. As one of his last official actions as commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix spoke about the significance and history, followed by presentation of several awards honoring Distribution headquarters staff.

Marine Corps Col. André T. Harrell assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., in a ceremony on June 22.

June 22, 2016

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., welcomes new commander

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Marine Corps Col. André T. Harrell assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., in a ceremony on June 22. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Marine Corps Col. Keith D. Reventlow has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

June 21, 2016

San Joaquin commander receives Defense Superior Service Medal

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Marine Corps Col. Keith D. Reventlow has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch pins the Defense Superior Service Medal on Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix as Brig. Gen. John Laskodi looks on at the DLA Distribution change of command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 17. Dix concluded 24 months as commander of DLA Distribution.

June 21, 2016

DLA Distribution marks transition of leadership

Employees and guests witnessed a time-honored military tradition June 17 at the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution change-of-command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

The DLA Distribution team prepares a wing section of an Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet for shipment.

June 20, 2016

Norfolk team ships jet components for Marine Corps

NORFOLK, Virginia — Over the years, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., Traffic Management team has shipped some unusual items to places around the world. Recently, the team shipped large components of a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet for repair.

Photo caption: Participants in the DLA Semi-Annual Total Retail Sustainment Review gather at the mast of the USS Sailfish (formerly USS Squalus) at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire, May 24. (Photo by James Cleveland)

June 17, 2016

Retail side of warfighter support is focus of DLA event

DLA’s Retail Operations Division, in coordination with DLA Land and Maritime, brought total focus to the retail side of DLA's warfighter support at the second Semi-Annual Total Retail Sustainment Review, May 24-25 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig, Gen. Allan Day signs the DLA Aviation Process Excellence policy June 14, 2016 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 16, 2016

Aviation Process Excellence policy rolls out

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders gathered in the Lotts Conference Center June 14 as DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day signed the DLA Aviation Process Excellence, or APEx, policy officially making APEx the system of choice to be used throughout the organization for process management.

Army Maj. Gary D. Whittacre assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea in a ceremony June 16.

June 16, 2016

Korea distribution center welcomes new commander

CAMP CARROL, Korea — Army Maj. Gary D. Whittacre assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea in a ceremony June 16. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution’s Army Reserve Element team leader and Joint Reserve Task Force commander Army Col. Ronnie M. Davis.