DLA News Archive

Tag: Virginia

United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony.

July 14, 2017

Matthews takes the helm at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Virginia — United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

July 13, 2017

Thetford recognized for achievements as commander of Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

The Civilian Welfare Fund sponsored a dunk tank fundraiser at the Bellwood Bash event held May 18, 2017. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli did his part by volunteering to get dunked. All funds raised are deposited into an CWF managed account, then returned to the workforce in the form of morale building activities.

July 5, 2017

CWF raises funds in support of recreational and welfare activities

Richmond, Va. — The Civilian Welfare Fund is the counterpart to Morale Welfare and Recreation and is a non-appropriated fund activity which finances or subsidizes recreational and morale building activities for federal and NAF employees assigned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia

Walter Wilson and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Imber, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainers, use a grease gun to squeeze bio-based grease into a forklift carriage at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. JBLE is one of four Air Force bases that will perform a 12-month long test of the grease on its vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)

Feb. 22, 2017

Langley one of four AFBs to test bio-based grease

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Combat Command website — The 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight was chosen to participate in a 12-month long experimental testing of a new bio-based grease to lessen the base's impact on the environment.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond police officers participate in an active shooter exercise Jan. 19, 2017 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Jan. 26, 2017

Active shooter exercise helps employees train, prepare for threats

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond held an active shooter exercise Jan. 19 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.

Jan. 3, 2017

Harvey chosen as Richmond’s new deputy director

RICHMOND, Virginia — Ben Harvey has been chosen as deputy director for DLA Distribution Richmond, Va.

Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Dec. 12, 2016

Richmond’s Southall retires with 40 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Laura Tucker Southall, management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 3, with 40 years and 10 months of federal service.

Charita Branch, a supervisory general supply specialist with DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 2, after 36 years of federal service.

Dec. 9, 2016

Richmond’s Branch retires after 36 years of federal service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Charita Branch, a supervisory general supply specialist with DLA Distribution Richmond, Va., will retire on Jan. 2, after 36 years of federal service.

Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., speaks to newly-graduated Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students in the Norfolk area.

July 14, 2016

Norfolk commander addresses new NJROTC graduates

NORFOLD, Virginia — Representing five Norfolk area high schools, 125 students recently graduated from Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Basic Leadership Training, where they learned character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy.

April 1, 2016

Norfolk’s chief of staff retires after 30 years of service

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.