DLA News Archive

Tag: Leadership

Head and shoulders image of a military person with flags in the background blurred.

Feb. 28, 2024

DLA senior enlisted adviser highlights Black history, shares goals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer describes his ambitions as DLA's top enlisted leader and recounts watching his dad adjust to life after the Vietnam War, when Black veterans were often denied VA benefits and struggled to find jobs.

Navy Rear Adm. Chase, SC, Commander DLA Distribution official photo.

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.

Dec. 15, 2023

DLA Distribution commander delivers holiday message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, delivers his holiday message to the workforce.

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Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

Nov. 22, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Thanksgiving Day message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, delivers his Thanksgiving Day message.

One military man next to a civilian man.

Nov. 17, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Barr is dedicated to serving those who serve

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Supply Management Specialist Domon Barr was recognized on Veterans Day for his outstanding volunteer service supporting veterans and their families.

Nov. 8, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers National American Indian Heritage Month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nay Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution delivers his National American Indian Heritage Month message to the workforce.

Oct. 27, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers disability awareness month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase delivers remarks about national disability awareness month.

Sept. 15, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Air Force birthday message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, SC, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution delivers his Air Force birthday message to the work force.

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Sept. 6, 2023

DLA Distribution Puget Sound leadership visits USS Barry

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — In his first official site visit to Everett since taking command of DDPW, DDPW Commander, Navy Cmdr. Marcus Craig, shared his command priorities, and was briefed by the team on key aspects of the Everett operation.