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News | June 1, 2016

DLA Distribution Anniston welcomes new commander

DLA Distribution Public Affairs

Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., in a ceremony June 1.  The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

Lindley was born in Chicago Heights, Ill. He received his commission as a lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps from the University States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management. He also holds a master’s degree in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.

His assignments include platoon leader, accountable officer, and company commander for the 227th Supply Company (GS), Fort Campbell, Ken.; battalion S2/S3 for the 129th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ken.; headquarters company commander / battalion S4 for the 509th Personnel Services Battalion, Camp Casey, Korea; company commander for the 506th Quartermaster Company (Force Provider), Fort Lee, Va.; battalion S3 for the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Fort Lee, Va.; transportation officer, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Fort Hood, Texas; and support operations officer for the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

He deployed with the 506th Quartermaster Company (2005-2006) and the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (2009-2010) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (2011-2012) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

His most recent assignment was as a strategic planner with the United States Army Africa, Vicenza, Italy.

His military schooling includes the Air Assault School; Master Fitness Training Course; Quartermaster Officer Basic Course; Airborne School; Combined Logistics Officer Advance Course; Combined Arms and Services Staff School; Joint Planning Course; Security Assistance Management Course; and Intermediate Level Education.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (with oak leave cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), Army Accommodation Medal (with two oak leaf clusters), the Army Achievement Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), National Defense Service Medal (with bronze star), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the NATO Medal.