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June 16, 2020

Agency leaders host virtual DLA Indo-Pacific command ceremony via video

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — During DLA Indo-Pacific's June 12 change of command ceremony, Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella used video to incorporate personal messages of appreciation for the DLA Indo-Pacific team from herself and other agency leaders.

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June 15, 2020

DLA operations leader describes supply chain resilience for COVID-19

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Multiple customers rushing to buy finite supplies was one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s biggest challenges in its COVID-19 response, the agency’s executive director of operations said during a June 11 virtual panel discussion on supply chain resilience.

June 15, 2020

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, earns the 2019 Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink DLA Distribution center of the year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, won the Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink DLA Distribution center (large) of the year award. Through understaffing issues and accountability audits, they maintained a direct support to the warfighter that saw outstanding effort and regularly exceeding requirements.

June 12, 2020

From clerk typist to SES, Gonzales retires from DLA Distribution with 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Over 40 years ago, while still in college, Twila Coleen Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, embarked on a remarkable journey. The journey began in her native state, California, with her first federal position as a GS-01 clerk typist at the former Sharpe Army Depot — now part of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California. Gonzales rose through the ranks from clerk typist, concluding her 40 year federal career at the SES level as deputy commander of DLA Distribution.

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June 10, 2020

DLA ready to support new hurricane season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Whole of Government Division supports federal and state agencies during natural disasters and provides items like medical supplies, firefighting equipment, construction materials and fuel during crisis situations.

June 10, 2020

San Joaquin’s Zuk recognized as the DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

TRACY, Calif. — Chief of Bin Operations Anthony Zuk, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter, fourth quarter, fiscal year 2019.

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June 9, 2020

DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.

June 9, 2020

Robins Frontlines: Teyona Whitby

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — Teyona Whitby, Defense Logistics Agency distribution process worker, monitors emails for potential REDHOT material issues of critical items within the distribution process amidst the fight against COVID-19.

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June 8, 2020

Program manager advances sexual assault awareness, prevention during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Bethrece Cheek reported to DLA in December as the agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager. During the pandemic, she works from home to help raise employee awareness about the agency's SAPR Program.

June 5, 2020

Leadership changes via virtual ceremony at DLA Distribution San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Navy Capt. Jerome White passed the helm to Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough June 5. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

June 5, 2020

DLA Distribution San Diego supports Third Fleet ships during COVID-19

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s continuous, on-time deliveries of personal protective equipment, medical supplies and spare parts to deployed ships have been reliable constants during the COVID-19 pandemic, said a U.S. Third Fleet leader.

June 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna Pennsylvania Quality Assurance team awarded the Andrew L Leitzel team award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Quality Assurance team has won the 2019 DLA Distribution Andrew L. Leitzel Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Team Service Award.

June 3, 2020

CFC reopens to allow federal workers to donate during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department authorized the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to reopen the campaign outside its regular season, allowing employees to donate to those impacted by the coronavirus.

DLA Distribution supports troops, federal agencies while protecting employees during COVID-19

June 3, 2020

DLA Distribution Japan provides COVID-19 protective equipment to 21 ships in the Pacific area of responsibility

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Invisible to the naked eye, COVID-19 has emerged a ruthless foe and personal protective equipment a means to defend the novel adversary. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has met the coronavirus challenge head-on, providing PPE to 21 ships in the Pacific.

June 2, 2020

San Joaquin’s Ballesteros recognized as the DLA Employee of the Quarter

TRACY, Calif. — Jed E. Ballesteros, distribution process worker of the Bulk Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the Employee of the Quarter, fourth quarter, fiscal year 2019.