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June 21, 2023

Commentary: First agency director sketches, foretells growth in commodity management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Before his tour as first director of the Defense Supply Agency ended, Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara shared his ideas for improving military logistics with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.

Military members in uniform passing a flag.

June 21, 2023

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, command changes hands

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joseph J. Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas during a change of command ceremony June 14. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

DLA Aviation at OKC lactation program supporting nursing mothers with dedicated space

June 21, 2023

DLA Aviation at OKC lactation program supporting nursing mothers with dedicated space

Richmond, Va. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City will soon open a new lactation room to support nursing mothers, further solidifying their commitment to helping employees achieve work-life balance.

People converse in a small breakroom.

June 21, 2023

“Lifeless” breakroom redone with regional Italian flair

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Massimo’s Bistro, named for a longtime local national agency employee at the Aviano site, opened to critical acclaim in May.

Group photo of DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders

June 20, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders collaborate to elevate joint logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 60 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration during their Annual Leadership Review.

Aviation supervisory procurement analyst recognized as an emerging leader DOD wide.

June 20, 2023

Aviation procurement analyst recognized as emerging leader within DOD

RICHMOND, Va. — Alicia Jackson, a supervisory procurement analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division, recently graduated from the 2023 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program.

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June 19, 2023

Editorial: DLA helps DOD meet digital records requirements by June 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services - Document Services is helping the Defense Department digitize paper records to meet National Archives and Records Administration requirements by June 2024.

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June 18, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: Ryan Kirby

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Ryan Kirby is an Environmental Operations Monitor for Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Disposal Services Directorate Europe and Africa region in Kaiserslautern, Germany. He participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program from 2015 to 2017.

Outgoing DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley, right, DLA Commander Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic passes the unit colors to incoming DLA Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, signifying the change of command during a ceremony July 15 in Philadelphia.

June 16, 2023

Commander reflects fondly on time at DLA, wishes Troop Support continued success

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley completed his tenure as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander during a change of command ceremony on June 15 in Philadelphia.

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June 16, 2023

Collaboration, communication to solve shared challenges focus of homecoming event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 100 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime forward presence associates from around the country descended upon Defense Supply Center Columbus during DLA Land and Maritime’s Land Customer Operations Homecoming event June 6-8.