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Navy Rear Admiral John King passes the organization’s flag to Navy Capt. Justin Debord, chief of staff, as he relinquishes command of DLA Land and Maritime to James McClaugherty (right). McClaugherty will serve as acting commander until the newly-identified Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic arrives on station.

April 21, 2016

King’s ship sets sail after more than 30 years in the Navy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 30 years serving as a naval officer, outgoing Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John King King officially retired and is transitioning to the next chapter in his life. “It’s just been unbelievable how fast my time here at Land and Maritime has flown by and I have to tell you I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with such an inspired group of professionals,” said King.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, presents Denise Kurtz the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service award at her retirement.

April 6, 2016

Future Operations Material Accountability chief retires after more than 30 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Honoring her more than 30 years of service, friends, family, and coworkers gathered to celebrate the retirement of DLA Distribution’s Future Operation Material Accountability chief, Denise Kurtz, on March 24. Kurtz received the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service award for her contributions to the organization.

John Kurtz receives the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award from DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, at a March 17 retirement ceremony.

April 5, 2016

Retired DLA Distribution comptroller honored with DLA Meritorious Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In appreciation of more than three decades of federal service, John Kurtz was honored with the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award at a March 24 retirement ceremony.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy.

April 1, 2016

Norfolk’s chief of staff retires after 30 years of service

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., deputy director Augustus Mays, Jr., retires from federal service after a 54-year career.

Feb. 4, 2016

Oklahoma City’s deputy director retires after 54-year career

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., deputy director Augustus Mays, Jr., has retired from federal service after a 54-year career.

Sonya Gish, director of DLA Distribution process and planning directorate presents Air Force Col. Karen D. Stoff with a certificate of retirement from the United States Air Force.

Oct. 9, 2015

Distribution’s Stoff retires after 24 years in the U.S. Air Force

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Thursday, Oct. 8, surrounded by friends, coworkers and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership, Air Force Col. Karen D. Stoff, retired after 24 years of active duty with the U.S. Air Force.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Wright (right) is honored for his service at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, as Army Col. Corey New presents him with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Photo by Alex Wypijewski.

Sept. 4, 2015

Susquehanna’s Wright retires from Navy service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — As an 18-year-old Ohio native, David M. Wright decided to become a nuclear electrician and serve on submarines, standing the watch in the silent service. Nearly 28 years later, on Aug. 27, Navy Supply Corps Lt. Cmdr. Wright stood in front of family and coworkers to be honored for his service and to be recognized by Army Col Corey A. New, the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander.