DLA Headquarters News

Marsha Harding, information assistant at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

May 27, 2015

Red River’s Harding named Employee of the Quarter

TEXARKANA, Texas — Marsha Harding, information assistant at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Attendees of the 21st annual Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable listen to a presentation May 6 in Richmond, Virginia. The event brought DLA Aviation leaders together with industry partners to discuss the way ahead for Better Buying Power and commercial pricing initiatives.

May 26, 2015

DLA Aviation meets with strategic suppliers to discuss common concerns

RICHMOND, Virgnia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation senior leaders met with their strategic suppliers May 6 at the 21st Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable in Richmond, Virginia. Topics focused on challenges faced in today’s budgetary environment, Better Buying Power and commercial pricing.

Chae Pong Yu, packer at DLA Distribution Korea is a United States Forces Korea Vietnam Veteran.

May 26, 2015

Life lessons from a team member and Vietnam Veteran at DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — By his calm and respectful demeanor, Chae Pong Yu seems no different from many of his colleagues at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. Indeed, his full head of dark hair and toned skin suggest a man much younger than his life experiences. Yu’s work ethic and energy level reinforces the notion that he is a much younger man. But looks often deceive, and quiet professionals do not announce their many accomplishments. Yu is in fact a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and has served United States Forces Korea for over four decades, including the last 10 years here at DLA Distribution Korea.

Lathrop Police Services chief of police Danelle Hohe served as the keynote speaker at the Peace Officer’s Memorial Observance ceremony held at Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, Calif.’s Public Safety Center May 13.

May 22, 2015

San Joaquin installation pays tribute to fallen officers

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Employees of Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, Calif., and law enforcement officers from the local community paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 13. Capt. Danelle Hohe, chief of police for Lathrop Police Services, served as the keynote speaker.

May 21, 2015

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna welcomes new commander

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — United States Army Lt. Col. John T. Turner Jr. assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., in a ceremony May 21. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

John Slone (left) and Jon Mowl of DLA Finance use the virtual remote interpreting service via tablet. The service is being tested at DLA Headquarters as a tool to improve communication for deaf employees.

May 20, 2015

A hand up, not a handout

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The program analysis master planning branch chief for Defense Logistics Agency Energy is leading the effort to implement a tablet- and desktop-based remote interpretive service for deaf employees across the agency.

Army Lt. Col. Michael “Troy” Rittenhouse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa.

May 20, 2015

Rittenhouse recognized for achievements as commander of Tobyhanna distribution center

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Col. Michael “Troy” Rittenhouse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa.

Donna and Calvin Andrew, the parents of Nansi Malesic, an employee at the DLA Document Services White House production facility, pose for a picture with President Barack Obama in Utah. The Andrews met Obama after their daughter commented to members of the White House Office of the Staff Secretary that she could fly home when they went to Utah.

May 19, 2015

President surprises DLA employee’s parents

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Calvin and Donna Andrew, Utah residents and parents of DLA Document Services employee Nansi Malesic, got to meet the president thanks to some lighthearted banter between Malesic and members of the White House Office of the Staff Secretary.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch leads his first town hall with the DLA Distribution workforce May 11.

May 19, 2015

Busch shares leadership principles, future outlook at Distribution town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Navigating the Defense Logistics Agency through an unknown future was the focus of DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch’s first address to the DLA Distribution workforce during a May 11 town hall in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Byron Davis is presented the DLA Meritorious Service Award by DLA Distribution Commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix for performing CPR on a co-worker exhibiting signs of a heart attack.

May 19, 2015

Susquehanna employees honored for saving the life of a teammate

SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania — Following an act of selfless service and response to a coworker in distress, five employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, were honored for their actions on the day they saved the life of an employee in the Receiving Branch.

Defense Logistics Agency Chief Information Officer Kathy Cutler addresses representatives from the information technology industry during a roundtable meeting May 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

May 18, 2015

DLA discusses opportunities, options with information technology vendors

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s information technology vendors can help the agency be a world-class IT provider by becoming true partners on costs and services, DLA’s chief information officer said during a roundtable meeting May 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

May 15, 2015

DLA officials announce 2014 agency Hall of Fame inductees

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Five new members will be inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame in a July ceremony in recognition of their service to the agency, DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch announced May 15.

Army Logistics University Intern Logistics Studies students visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., May 13.

May 15, 2015

ILOG students visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Logistics University Intern Logistics Studies students visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., May 13 to learn about DLA’s global distribution network and tour the Department of Defense’s largest distribution facility.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 13, 2015) McNamara Headquarters Complex employees learn about taking charge of their personal fitness and well-being from a variety of health and fitness experts during the 10th annual Health and Safety Exposition, hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency's Installation Support Morale, Welfare Recreation Program.

May 14, 2015

HQC employees advised to help themselves during health and safety expo

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees learned about taking charge of their personal fitness and well-being from a variety of health and fitness experts May 13 during the 10th Annual Health and Safety Exposition.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch talks to industry and military service partners about Better Buying Power 3.0 during a Medical Captains of Industry meeting at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia May 12.

May 14, 2015

DLA director talks Better Buying Power with medical industry partners

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Department’s Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative applies to every DLA supply chain and the vendors they work with, the Defense Logistics Agency’s director told medical industry and military service partners May 12 in Philadelphia.