Defense Logistics Agency

Navy birthday: “Tough, Bold and Ready” for 241 years October 17, 2016 — To commemorate the Navy’s 241st birthday and celebrate its theme “Tough, Bold and Ready,” DLA Distribution took a look back at the service’s rich history on Oct. 13. MORE

Yokosuka distribution center welcomes new commander October 14, 2016 — Navy Cmdr. Nolasco Villanueva assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, in a ceremony on October 14. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi. MORE

Yokosuka commander receives Defense Meritorious Service award October 13, 2016 — Outgoing DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements in leading the distribution center from June 2014 to October 2016. MORE

Susquehanna commander visits Troop Support headquarters October 11, 2016 — To discuss how to improve vendor compliance within each of the supply chains DLA Troop Support manages, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander Army Col. Brad Eungard visited the Primary-Level Field Activity’s headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa., in late September. MORE

DLA Distribution opens operation in Djibouti October 11, 2016 — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution cut the ribbon on its newest facility during a ceremony with logistics partners and customers September 30. MORE

C&E boosts support to wildland firefighters October 5, 2016 — More than 10 million acres in the United States burned during last year’s record-setting wildfire season. And since the 2014 season, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided materiel to help wildland firefighters contain the infernos. MORE

DLA Distribution issues 2016 flu vaccine October 5, 2016 — For the 10th year in a row, DLA Distribution is ensuring the storage and distribution of the seasonal influenza vaccine to military all over the globe. MORE

Mary Mahey: A DLA employee's journey with breast cancer October 3, 2016 — When Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, first received the news, she was in total shock and disbelief. She had never had any serious illnesses. MORE

National Preparedness Month: Preparing for a Flood September 29, 2016 — September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. This year’s theme is once again “Don’t wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” MORE

Commander’s Cup winners announced following final event in series September 28, 2016 — New Cumberland Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation officially closed out its sixth annual Commander’s Cup, which ran from May 20 through September 23, with a 10k race. MORE

DLA Distribution Norfolk graduates supervisors from Foundations of High Performing Leadership September 27, 2016 — DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, recently celebrated the graduation of 65 supervisors from an intensive, multi-day leadership course. MORE

A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers September 23, 2016 — As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations. MORE

Norfolk distribution center supports annual “Run with the Chiefs” event September 23, 2016 — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., recently opened its streets to support Naval Station Norfolk’s “Run with the Chiefs” event. This year’s 5k run had more than 1,000 participants, and was a celebration of past and present chief petty officers and selectees. MORE

Former Distribution leader inducted into DLA Hall of Fame September 22, 2016 — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch inducted former agency leader David Ennis into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. MORE

Agency welcomes seven new honorees into Hall of Fame September 21, 2016 — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted seven honorees into its Hall of Fame in a Sept. 20, 2016, ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, attended by current and former senior leaders from throughout the agency and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as the families of the honorees. MORE