DLA News Archive

Tag: Memorial Day

May 29, 2017

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Memorial Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and many of our service men and women, civilian employees, and contractor teammates will celebrate with barbecues, picnics, parades, and extended travel plans.

Stay alert for those nearby whose behavior, demeanor or belongings don't seem to make sense.

May 26, 2017

This Memorial Day, reflect and remember — but also be vigilant

Given the recent suicide bombing in Manchester, United Kingdom, Defense Logistics Agency employees are urged to be vigilant in large public gatherings. Look out for any person whose behavior, demeanor or belongings seem unusual, and report them to law enforcement.

Les Cruise, a World War II veteran, relates stories of his experiences in Europe as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, including the painful losses of his friends during combat, to the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia workforce during a Memorial Day observance May 18.

May 24, 2017

D-Day veteran reflects during Memorial Day observance

PHILADELPHIA — A World War II combat veteran offered a narrative of his military service in Europe to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees as part of a Memorial Day observance May 18.

Dix recognized Eartha Beaty, a 90-year-old Montford Point Marine, one of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps, with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Montford Point Marine Association.

June 9, 2016

Distribution commander delivers keynote address at Midland Cemetery Memorial Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix delivered the keynote address at the Friends of Midland Cemetery annual memorial service Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Winifred Woll, keynote speaker during the Memorial Day observation May 26, receives a thank you bouquet from Jackie Baxter, Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee chairperson. The PCVC organized the ceremony.

May 27, 2016

Employees remember Pearl Harbor nurses during Memorial Day ceremony

Philadelphia — Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees heard stories about military nurses that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor as part of a Memorial Day observation May 26.

Miniature American flags adorn headstones for Memorial Day at Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery is one of the 14 original national cemeteries established in 1862.

May 23, 2016

Commentary: Our national cemeteries evoke the true spirit of Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend, with its cookouts, ball games and summer sales, is almost upon us. While there is nothing wrong with these things, Memorial Day calls for a deeper reflection on the sacrifices many Americans have made to preserve our freedom.

DLA Distribution Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix.

May 25, 2015

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Memorial Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Message from DLA Distribution Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix.