DLA Headquarters News

April 5, 2016

New commanders selected for three DLA activities

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the selection of new commanders for three DLA activities: Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, DLA Energy; Army Col. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution; and Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime.

DLA JRF members fire M9 pistols during weapons training April 1 at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. The goal was to gain familiarization with the weapons for combat readiness and to qualify for deployments.

April 5, 2016

DLA JRF gets valuable weapons training

Fort AP Hill, Virginia — During the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force's April Battle Assembly, about JRF members went to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, for weapons training.

The “Global Distribution Excellence” Awards honor former Distribution employees and DLA Hall of Famers and recognize current individuals and organizations within DLA Distribution for their outstanding contributions to the success of DLA Distribution’s global mission.

April 4, 2016

DLA Distribution announces fourth annual “Global Distribution Excellence” awards winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution has announced the winners of the 2015 “Global Distribution Excellence” awards.

DLA Distribution Korea commander Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf reenlists Sgt. Stephanie Swann and her husband Sgt. Jonathan Swann in a reenlistment ceremony on March 7.

April 4, 2016

A family affair: Korea hosts husband and wife reenlistment ceremony

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — DLA Distribution Korea commander Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf hosted a double reenlistment ceremony for his material management noncommissioned officer Army Sgt. Stephanie Swann and her husband Army Sgt. Jonathan Swann on March 7.

Contractors are installing 252 geothermal wells to heat and cool the new Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center Feb. 17, 2016. The first phase of the three-phased, five-story, 252,000 square-feet building is scheduled for occupancy in late 2018 or early 2019.

April 4, 2016

New DLA operations center to use environmentally friendly technology

Geothermal wells are only one of the environmentally friendly technologies being used in the construction of the new Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy.

April 1, 2016

Norfolk’s chief of staff retires after 30 years of service

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.

Edward Warren, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been chosen as employee of the week for the week of March 28 through April 1.

April 1, 2016

Distribution Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — Edward Warren, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been selected as Employee of the Week for March 28 through April 1.

April 1, 2016

April is Process Excellence Month

Defense Logistics Agency employees will become more aware of their role in the agency’s drive to improve processes as the agency celebrates Process Excellence Month in April.

Vietnam War veterans are cheered on by volunteers as they parade down a red-carpet into a Vietnam War Commemoration program March 29, 2016 at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA. More than 400 Vietnam War era veterans attended the event sponsored by the Association of the United States Army and Vietnam War Commemoration partners Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

March 31, 2016

Troop Support employees help welcome home Vietnam vets

PHILADELPHIA — The welcome home was worth the 50-year wait, one veteran said following a Vietnam War Commemoration program March 29. DLA Troop Support employees helped cheer for more than 400 Vietnam vets as they paraded down a red carpet to the ceremony.

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, employee Ikaika Anderson has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 31, 2016

Pearl Harbor’s Anderson announced as employee of the quarter

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, employee Ikaika Anderson has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for his performance and teamwork as a supply technician on the Inventory Support Team.

The HQC Health Unit offers a variety of services, free of charge, to all employees of HQC tenant organizations.

March 31, 2016

HQC Health Unit helps employees stay healthy, free of charge

The HQC Health Unit offers many services, all free of charge, to any government employee who works at any of the four HQC tenant agencies.

From left: Betty Hoapili, DLA chair and assistant professor; Andre Batson, DLA Logistics Operations; Chuck Baker, DLA Energy; DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch; Ken Dodd, DLA Logistics Operations; and Steve Dubernas, DLA Strategic Plans and Policy. (Courtesy photo)

March 31, 2016

Busch addresses alma mater; urges interagency partnership, faster response

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to the National Defense University March 28, where he discussed the importance of strategic sustainment in today’s dynamic environment and outlined the role support agencies like DLA can provide.

DLA Aviation employee Comeicha Wells works in the purchasing acquisition career field and is Level II certified.

March 30, 2016

DLA Aviation employee featured in latest 'Acquisition Professionals' video

A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 30.

Busch presents a ceremonial coin to Navy Lt. Joseph Thomas for his work supporting expeditionary operations for DLA Disposition Services

March 30, 2016

DLA Director visits, praises employees at DLA Disposition Services

Battle Creek, Michigan — Fresh from his March 12-21 tour of the Pacific, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan, to hear presentations on the DLA Disposition Services Annual Operating Plan and conduct a town hall session with DLA employees.

DLA Distribution hosted students from the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course on March 22.

March 29, 2016

International Leadership course visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Foreign military officers enrolled in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited DLA Distribution March 22 to learn about DLA’s global distribution network and tour the Department of Defense’s largest distribution facility.