DLA News Archive

Jan. 12, 2024

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

NEW Cumberland, Pa. — 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.

Feb. 22, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: DLA Chief of Staff Eric Smith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Chief of Staff Eric Smith shares his experience growing up in the segregated south and encourages employees to work toward collective solutions to enduring inequalities.

Feb. 2, 2022

Troop Support honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during virtual remembrance event

PHILADELPHIA — As the nation celebrated the federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support remembered his legacy with a virtual program Jan. 27.

Jan. 24, 2020

Leadership, activism theme MLK observance

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a birthday observance event Jan. 23 in Philadelphia.

Jan. 18, 2019

DSCC honors King by remembering his dream

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates gathered to remember the past, celebrate the victories and were reminded to carry on the actions for the future during the Jan. 16 program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “It’s inspiring that we reflect earnestly on the ideals of diversity, tolerance and equality that he lived his life by,” said Ketchum as she introduced the keynote speaker, Chenelle Jones, Franklin University’s lead faculty for the Criminal Justice Administration.

Jan. 16, 2019

Actions to help others should be focus of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, says nephew

Isaac Newton Farris Jr. remembers the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as “Uncle M.L.,” his mother’s lighthearted younger brother, fond of bike rides and pranks. He also remembers two major themes his uncle would advocate for just as strongly today, he told an audience Jan. 16 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Jan. 22, 2018

DLA Columbus celebrates MLK legacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce gathered inside the installation’s auditorium Jan. 17 to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan. 19, 2018

DLA Troop Support employees encouraged to honor MLK legacy through service

PHILADELPHIA — Attendees were encouraged to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service in their community and action against injustice during a program honoring King Jan. 16 at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia.

Jan. 18, 2018

HQC employees honor King’s memory with focus on ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees honored the memory and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 with a video recitation of one of his most prominent writings, the letter he wrote from a jail cell after being arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, April 12, 1963, on charges of violating laws against mass public demonstrations.

Jan. 15, 2018

DLA Distribution Commanding General's MLK Day Message

On Monday, 15 January 2018, we will celebrate the life and the lasting contributions of one of humanity’s most incredibly remarkable leaders … Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.