DLA Headquarters News

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, addresses employees during a town hall at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., May 20.

June 3, 2015

Dix hosts town hall with Tobyhanna workforce

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, addresses employees during a town hall at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., May 20.

Charles Barner, supervisory program analyst in Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Acquisition Operations directorate, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year award.

June 2, 2015

Acquisition Operation’s Barner wins Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Charles Barner, supervisory program analyst in Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Acquisition Operations directorate, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Supervisory Acquisition Civilian of the Year award.

Brian Dacy, deputy director at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Fla., is retiring after 36 years of federal service on June 3.

June 2, 2015

Jacksonville’s deputy director Dacy retires after 36 years of federal service

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Brian Dacy, deputy director at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Fla., is retiring after 36 years of federal service on June 3.

Celia Valle, material packer at DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has been named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

June 1, 2015

Port Hueneme’s Valle named Employee of the Quarter

PORT HUENEME, California — Celia Valle, material packer at DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has been named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015.

United States Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Kaczur, DLA Distribution Current Operations executive officer, receives the Defense Meritorious Service Award from DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

June 1, 2015

DLA Distribution executive officer receives Defense Meritorious Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Kaczur, outgoing DLA Distribution Current Operations executive officer, has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Award for his support to the DLA Distribution enterprise since his arrival in July 2012.

This is part of a series of articles that DLA will highlight on BBP 3.0 called "Better Buying Power in Focus."

May 29, 2015

Better Buying Power in practice

As part of the Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative to drive down costs and provide faster service, the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisitions Program Directorate has long-term contracts covering 52,000 items representing more than $650 million in annual spending.

Shaima Haji, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, visits the U.S. for the first time to attend an administrative training course.

May 29, 2015

Bahrain native sees green at DLA records management training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Shaima Haji, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, started her career as a librarian for the Navy in 2012. In March, 2013 Haji transferred to DLA to take on the role of command records management coordinator. Recently, Haji traveled to the U.S. for the first time to attend training provided for records coordinators at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa.

Brian Burkholder’s career spans from material handler to the director of DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Fla.

May 29, 2015

From material handler to DLA Distribution Jacksonville director: A spotlight on Brian Burkholder’s career

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Brian Burkholder’s career spans from material handler to the director of DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Fla.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sultan Muhammad, former senior enlisted leader of the Defense Logistics Agency, speaks at his retirement ceremony May 27 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

May 28, 2015

Muhammad retires, passes responsibility to Tobin

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — In a ceremony filled with laughter and memories, the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader marked the end of a 32-year U.S. Army career and passed responsibility to his replacement May 27 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Ron Hunziker, left, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., shows TACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center the small parcel area in the Eastern Distribution Center.

May 28, 2015

TACOM life cycle group visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To give customers a firsthand view of their items in DLA’s care, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a visit from members of TACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center May 27.

Bikki Queen, administrative assistant at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., won Clerical/Administrative Assistant Employee of the Year at the 2015 Public Service Recognition Awards.

May 27, 2015

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City Honors Three with Employee of the Year awards

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — On May 4, seven Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Ohla., employees were honored at the 2015 Public Service Recognition Awards ceremony sponsored by the Federal Executive Board. Of the seven nominees submitted by DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, three were selected as Employees of the Year.

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.