DLA Headquarters News

Dec. 26, 2019

San Joaquin’s Urrea named one of DLA’s Top Ten Personnel

TRACY, Calif. — Guillermo Urrea, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, Consolidation & Containerization Point, was recognized as one of DLA’s Top Ten Personnel.

Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams stands at a lectern on stage with three Army Command and General Staff School officials seated behind him applauding

Dec. 23, 2019

DLA Director delivers commencement address to the Army Command and General Staff School

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams delivered the commencement address to graduates of the four-month long Army Command and General Staff Officers Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19. The students were comprised of 118 mid-career Army officers and one civilian from diverse professional military backgrounds.

Dec. 23, 2019

Former Marine remembers, pays tribute to those far from home during the holidays

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As an equipment program manager with DLA Distribution Current Operations, retired Marine Maj. Paul Smith decided this year’s tribute to those deployed in harm’s way would be in the form a patriotic display in the third-floor lobby of the organization’s New Cumberland headquarters. There he and his co-workers created a display that includes an artificial holiday tree, miniature flags representing all military service branches and lights to set the whole thing off.

Dec. 20, 2019

San Joaquin’s Slater Receives Safety Professional of the Year Top Honor

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency's Safety Professional of the Year top honors go to Distribution San Joaquin employee

Dec. 19, 2019

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Thimsen promoted to lieutenant colonel

TRACY, Calif. — Promotion for Distribution San Joaquin operations officer.

Man in Navy uniform stands in front of U.S. and DLA flags.

Dec. 18, 2019

New DLA Joint Reserve Force leader to keep focus on readiness

FORT BELVOIR — New DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase describes his background and challenges for the agency's reservists.

Dec. 18, 2019

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Master Labor Contract employees presented Length-of-Service Awards by the Japanese Government

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Japanese government present DLA Distribution Yokosuka employees with length of service awards

Dec. 17, 2019

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer lauds audit readiness with challenge to worldwide leadership team

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution Commanding Officer underscores the importance of audit readiness

Dec. 16, 2019

Distribution kicks off Holiday Spirit Week with tree lighting ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Holiday tree lighting event shines bright at DLA Distribution

Dec. 13, 2019

Employee Assistance Program offers tips to reduce holiday stress

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — It's the time of year many Defense Logistics Agency employees’ thoughts turn to shopping, traveling and spending time with family members. But during the holiday season, stress levels can rise with parties and gift-giving. DLA’s Employee Assistance Program provider suggests ways to maintain realistic expectations and reduce anxiety.

Dec. 13, 2019

Distribution’s Barr volunteers to cover local area veterans with blankets, essential items

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employee volunteers time to Military Veterans Emphasis Program.

Dec. 12, 2019

San Joaquin’s Zhang chosen as DLA Outstanding Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year

Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ke Zhang, unit senior enlisted leader, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been awarded DLA Outstanding Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for fiscal year 2019.

Dec. 12, 2019

Norfolk’s Larkin chosen as DLA Outstanding Junior Enlisted Reservist of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mary M. Larkin, distribution process worker, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded DLA Outstanding Junior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for fiscal year 2019.

Dec. 11, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna generously supports local Toys for Tots

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 2019 Marine Corps campaign Toys for Tots boxes overflow from generosity at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

Five men pose with leader of the year award during the DLA 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6.

Dec. 10, 2019

DLA employees, teams honored during annual awards ceremony

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency held its 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6 to honor team and individual achievements throughout the year.