DLA News Archive

July 23, 2018

DDRV team member retires after 40 years of service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Edward S. Lord worked as a bindery machine operator at DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia. After 40 years of government service, the Vietnam Veteran is retiring.

July 20, 2018

New Distribution commander visits Corpus Christi site

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution commander Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recently made his first trip to DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, which serves as the primary wholesale distribution point for major components to support helicopter repair missions for Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales customers worldwide.

July 19, 2018

DDSP’s Active Shooter Exercise tests installation fire department and police force, and community county crisis response teams

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As soon as you step into the empty section of Building 54 on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania installation, an eerie calm awaits you. This part of the building hasn’t been used since the occupants moved out in early May. There are empty offices and cubicles, and some of the left-behind furniture and equipment is in disarray – haphazardly laying here and there. The air inside is stagnant, very warm, and very humid.

July 17, 2018

IOSCO students tour DLA Distribution Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students of the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Officer Supply Course toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center warehouse in New Cumberland July 10.

July 16, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan inducted the first ever Ombudsman

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan has selected Molly Rivera to serve as its first ombudsman. On June 13, 2018, she was inducted into the Yokosuka Ombudsman community where she will serve alongside a volunteer network of men and women across various commands.

July 13, 2018

Ooka announced as deputy at Korea distribution center

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Macy Ooka has been announced as the newest deputy commander at DLA Distribution Korea.

July 12, 2018

Callis takes command of DLA’s Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Army Col. James Marchant Callis II assumed command of Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania in a July 12 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M Jones.

July 11, 2018

Eungard receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Brad J. Eungard has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and as Installation Commander, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna from August 2016 to August 2018.

July 10, 2018

Former Distribution commander receives distinguished Order of Saint Martin award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Former DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama commander Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley was inducted into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin during a change of command ceremony held on June 5.

July 9, 2018

Distribution commander unveils command philosophy at inaugural town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — During his first formal address to the DLA Distribution headquarters workforce, commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones laid out his tenets for a successful and cohesive command environment.