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Jan. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution commander delivers Martin Luther King, Jr. Day message

On Monday, January 15, we honor and celebrate the legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday commemorates Dr. King’s contributions to the fight against racial segregation and his dream of a society based on equality and justice.

Jan. 12, 2024

DSCC celebrates life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 15. In honor of Dr. King’s fight for freedom, justice and equality and his allegiant service to mankind, the Defense Federal Community gathered to celebrate his life and legacy during a special program Jan. 10 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center.

Jan. 13, 2023

DLA Distribution commander delivers MLK Day remarks

Navy Rear Adm. Grafton P. Chase, Commander, DLA Distribution, delivers his remarks ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan. 26, 2021

Troop Support employees celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during virtual observance event

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a virtual observance event Jan. 14.

Jan. 20, 2021

King remembered in virtual event

While the pandemic kept employees at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center apart they were still able to remember “one of America’s great heroes” through a virtual event sponsored by the Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity Office staff.

Jan. 15, 2021

Celebrating the Life and Ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - DLA Distribution Commanding General's Message

Each year, on the third Monday in January, the Department of Defense joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by making the holiday a day of community service—“A Day On, Not A Day Off.” This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service will be recognized on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Jan. 17, 2020

DLA Aviation marks MLK Day with call to service

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is multifaceted, but one of his lasting messages has been one of public service. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, in conjunction with its Strategic Acquisition Directorate, is celebrating MLK Day — a national day of service — with a call to employees to put on their community service hats and make life a little better for their fellow men and women.