DLA News Archive

June 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Industry Day Highlights Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Connections Between Civilian and Government Agencies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution held its second annual DLA Distribution Industry Day June 11-12 at the Susquehanna Club where an audience of 190 industry representatives from 71 companies participated in interactive briefings, facility tours and networking opportunities.Briefings from DLA leaders and subject matter experts included a detailed

June 25, 2019

Troop Support shares successes, receives feedback from DLA Director

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams June 14 in Philadelphia to review progress, receive feedback and ensure operational plans were on track and synchronized with agency efforts.

June 25, 2019

History Proves, Force Protection is Everyone’s Responsibility

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — It was 23 years ago, June 25, 1996, Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia and Air Force Sgt. Tim Moore was watching the movie Heat with his fellow Airman and teammates. Little did he know, he was about to experience the deadly terrorist attack at Khobar Towers when terrorists detonated a fuel truck packed with 5,000 pounds of explosives near the complex

June 24, 2019

Campaign of Learning event provides insight to industry future capabilities

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Campaign of Learning program held an event for employees to learn how industry partners' future operations and challenges they are facing affect supply chain current and future operations during an event June 17 in Philadelphia. “This event provided an open dialogue between several industry partners and senior leaders from each Troop Support supply chain,” Lauren Colabelli, DLA Troop Support J3/5 Marketing Analyst chief and event organizer, said. “Addressing challenges and discovering industry innovations as they apply to current and future battlefields was the main focus of this event.”

June 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna bids farewell to its Senior Enlisted Advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez, Jr. passed the Defense Logistics Agency organizational colors to Army 1st Sgt. Marcio Teixeiraconceicao during a change of responsibility ceremony held at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, June 13. Army Col. March Callis, commander, DDSP, officiated the ceremony.No stranger to DLA Distribution, 1st Sgt. Marcio

June 21, 2019

Olmstead assumes command of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas

RED RIVER, Texas — In a change of command ceremony June 20, Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead assumed command of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas.“Lt. Col Olmstead is a gifted leader and the right person to continue the strong leadership that Red River has been lucky to have,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “He has had some

June 21, 2019

From the 19th century to now, Troop Support embroiderers continue Betsy Ross’ flag making legacy

PHILADELPHIA — As Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s history dates back to 1800 with the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia, so does its partnership with American flag maker Betsy Ross.

June 20, 2019

Chamberlain awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

RED RIVER, Texas — In a ceremony held June 20, Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Chamberlain was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas.“Jeff has a distinguished career, one with multiple tours,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commander DLA Distribution. “As the commander of DLA Distribution Red River, Jeff demonstrated that he

June 18, 2019

Bidetti awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Daniel J. Bidetti, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal June 18. Bidetti commanded Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from June 2017 through June 2019.“As commander of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Dan led a remarkable effort to improve our performance in support of our customers and DLA

June 18, 2019

McGovern assumes command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In a change of command ceremony on June 18, Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern assumed command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.“As one great leader departs, another arrives to take the helm,” said Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, commander DLA Distribution. “Only the best are nominated to serve as joint commanders at our distribution