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News | Dec. 19, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees, encourages unity and safety

By Dorie Heyer DLA Distribution Public Affairs

People serve themselves food from a buffet.
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees, encourages unity and safety
Steavon Allen, wholesale director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, partakes in the buffet line along with other employees during a holiday event hosted by DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania leadership Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. DoD photo by Jon Satriano, released
Photo By: Jon Satriano
VIRIN: 241211-D-D0441-1003
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, leadership hosted a holiday event for their workforce Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania.

More than 150 DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employees and their families attended the event that featured appreciation and safety reminders from leadership, food and holiday activities.

Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna, commander, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, opened the event by expressing his gratitude for the team’s dedication over the past year.

“This gathering was an opportunity to boost morale and espirit de corps within DLA Distribution Tobyhanna,” Luna said. “I wanted to give back to our employees and personally thank them for all of their hard work.”

A man wearing a Santa hat and holiday sweater speaks to a group of people sitting at tables.
Richard Schloendorn Sr., environmental occupational health and safety specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, provides a safety briefing to the team geared toward the holiday season during a holiday event hosted by DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania leadership Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. DoD photo by Jon Satriano, released
A man wearing a Santa hat and holiday sweater speaks to a group of people sitting at tables.
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees, encourages unity and safety
Richard Schloendorn Sr., environmental occupational health and safety specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, provides a safety briefing to the team geared toward the holiday season during a holiday event hosted by DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania leadership Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. DoD photo by Jon Satriano, released
Photo By: Jon Satriano
VIRIN: 241211-D-D0441-1001
During the event, Richard Schloendorn Sr., environmental occupational health and safety specialist, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, provided a safety briefing to the team geared toward the holiday season. Luna emphasized the importance of diligence toward safety during the holidays.

“I want the entire team to enjoy the upcoming holidays and do so safely,” Luna said. “Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that we take care of ourselves and one another.”

Employees enjoyed a meal and activities during the event.

“The event was beautifully done,” said Corren Managan, Information Operations Desktop Support, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. “The food and decorations were amazing, and I loved the activities available for the kids. I had a great time!”

Brad Kearney, deputy commander, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, closed out the event by expressing his gratitude to the team.

“It was a joyous occasion and a much-deserved break as employees had a chance to enjoy each other’s company,” Kearney said.

“It’s great to break bread, enjoy each other’s company and interact with people that you don’t always have the opportunity to interact with,” Luna added. “I especially want to thank our volunteers who made this event a possibility.”

A group of people sitting around a table look at a man who is standing and speaking.
Brad Kearney, deputy commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, speaks to Mike Scaccia, Jason Strunk and Douglas Strunk, retail workers, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, during a holiday event hosted by DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania leadership Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. DoD photo by Jon Satriano, released
A group of people sitting around a table look at a man who is standing and speaking.
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees, encourages unity and safety
Brad Kearney, deputy commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, speaks to Mike Scaccia, Jason Strunk and Douglas Strunk, retail workers, DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, during a holiday event hosted by DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania leadership Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. DoD photo by Jon Satriano, released
Photo By: Jon Satriano
VIRIN: 241211-D-D0441-1004