DLA News Archive

May 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain hosted Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander of Defense Logistics Agency CENTCOM & SOCOM who visited the DDNB facilities May 11.

Sept. 7, 2021

DLA supports Operation Allies Welcome

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency is providing humanitarian assistance supplies in support of U.S. Northern Command’s Operation Allies Welcome, the mission to evacuate Afghan refugees as part of ongoing efforts across the federal government, now led by the Department of Homeland Security.

Dec. 9, 2020

Peth departs DLA Distribution Bahrain and Dillon takes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ohio native Navy Cmdr. Jeretta “Jetta” Dillon took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth in a change of command ceremony held Dec. 9.

Aug. 7, 2019

It’s Better in Bahrain—DLA Distribution Bahrain Employees Tout OCONUS Civilian Deployments

MANAMA, BAHRAIN — Several U.S. citizens and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain employees recently discussed what it’s like to live and work in Manama, Bahrain. “It’s better in Bahrain,” said Vincent Martin, security specialist who has been in Bahrain for over two years. The rest of the employees nodded and smiled in agreement. In addition, DLA

June 14, 2019

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Georgia native Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, in a change of command ceremony held June 13.Army Col. Hattie Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, officiated the ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.In his remarks, outgoing commander Tellis

June 13, 2019

Tellis is awarded the Defense Meritorious Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Commander Charles M. Tellis, Supply Corps, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service medal during a ceremony at DLA Distribution Bahrain June 13.“It’s truly an honor to preside over today’s ceremony as we bid farewell to Charles and celebrate the many accomplishments under his leadership,” said Army Col. Hattie Richardson,

Jan. 11, 2019

New warehouse site for DLA Distribution Navy Bahrain doubles storage capacity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Navy Bahrain is a Commercially Owned/Commercially Operated distribution center located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.  DDNB serves as the single Theater Distribution Platform and maintains forward-positioned stock and provides multi-modal distribution to all branches of service operating in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.  

Oct. 17, 2018

Globetrotting logistics champion Jerry Brown retires after 36 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kuwait, Guam, Italy, Bahrain, Turkey, Germany: Each poses its own unique logistics challenges and, during his storied career, Jerry “JB” Brown tackled them all.

Oct. 10, 2018

Distribution commanding officer hosts Bahrain town hall

BAHRAIN — DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recognizes outstanding employees during a town hall at DLA Distribution Bahrain.

March 22, 2018

Army Maj. Gen. Flem B. "Donnie" Walker Jr. Visits Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia

MANAMA, Bahrain — Army Maj. Gen. Flem B. "Donnie" Walker Jr., commanding general, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) and deputy commanding general‐ Sustainment for United States Army Central, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia on Feb. 27. DLA Distribution Bahrain Commander, Navy Cmdr. Charles Tellis and his leadership team provided a command brief and a tour of the facilities.