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News | March 21, 2022

DLA 54th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony recognizes DLA Distribution employees

By DLA Distribution Public Affairs

The Defense Logistics Agency premiered the 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony video March 10. This annual event from DLA Headquarters recognizes award recipients from around the world and throughout the agency.

DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic said this year’s nominees stood out for providing extraordinary customer service, solving tough problems, improving efficiency and saving taxpayer money. Fourteen DLA Distribution and DLA Installation Management Susquehanna and San Joaquin employees and teams were recognized.

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VIDEO | 38:40 | DLA's 54th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony! (open captions)

Award Winner Award Category   Organization
Jennifer Ruiz Top 10 Category A DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California
Shawn Fuentes Leader of the Year Level 1 DDCT
DDNV COVID-19
Pandemic Action Response Team
Team Awards Small DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia
DDSP COVID Support Team Team Awards Medium DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
LSCS Michael Ruputz, USN Joint Reserve Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year   DLA Distribution J9
SMSG, Titus Serrell, USN DLA Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year   DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Susquehanna Child and Youth Program Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility/Program Excellence   DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna
Lead Dispatcher Jack Deitrich II DLA Emergency Communication Center Dispatcher of the Year   DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna
Marcus Palamara DLA Junior Security Professional of the Year   DLA Distribution San Diego
Jada Weaver Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement   DLA Distribution
Officer Chadrick Keeney DLA Police Officer of the Year   DLA Distribution San Joaquin
Officer Cynthia Burke DLA Supervisory Police Officer of the Year   DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin
San Joaquin DLA Police Outstanding Police Activity of the Year   DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin