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DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, left, passes the DLA Troop Support flag to Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence who assumed command of the organization at a ceremony June 25, 2019 in Philadelphia.

June 26, 2019

DLA Troop Support welcomes “hometown” leader during change of command

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored its outgoing commander, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, native of Roslyn, Pennsylvania, at a change of command ceremony June 25 in Philadelphia.

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

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

Man speaking at front of room

June 26, 2019

Understanding PTSD focus of seminar

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime EAP Manager Drew Henderson hosted a seminar on Understanding PTSD for associates June 25 in the Buckeye Room at DSCC. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, second from left, listens as DLA Troop Support Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, provides status updates on items in Troop Support’s operational objectives at an agency review June 14, 2019 in Philadelphia.

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.

Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella presents an award to DLA Indo-Pacific Military Deputy Commander Army Col. Brent Coryell at Camp Humphreys, Korea.

June 25, 2019

DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander recognized for strengthening local partnerships

Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella recognized DLA Indo-Pacific Military Deputy Commander Army Col. Brent Coryell for his tour-of-duty accomplishments during a farewell luncheon at Camp Humphreys, Korea.

Deputies use their Humvee to travel Dobson Chapel Rd. during Hurricane Matthew.

June 25, 2019

Excess equipment helps deputies battle the elements

Duplin County, North Carolina — Not far from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune lies a county where the sheriff's deputies there also train to serve in "every clime" like their Marine neighbors with some help from the excess military vehicles and equipment they obtain with help from the Defense Logistics Agency.

U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilize a hose-reel system to lay down a fuel line during a Bulk Fuel exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 19, 2019. The Marines with 8th ESB ran fuel lines, patrolled the fuel sites and provided all around security to remain proficient in fueling support operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adaezia L. Chavez)

June 25, 2019

Bulk Fuel Resupply Exercise

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the II Marine Expeditionary Force website — U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Heavy Equipment Company, 8th ESB, 2nd MLG construct a bulk fuel site at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21. 2019.

People siting at u-shaped table in meeting

June 25, 2019

Director of Acquisition visits DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Director of Acquisition Matthew Beebe visited DLA Land and Maritime for his bi-annual Senior Procurement Executive visit June 19. During his visit he facilitated a focus group with the acquisition workforce that included discussions on supply chain security, workforce development and acquisition specific system challenges.

A portrait of Sharon Murphy over a background featuring the DLA emblem

June 25, 2019

Shaper of non-petroleum energy programs inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The sky wasn’t the limit for 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame inductee Sharon Murphy, who expanded DLA Energy’s non-petroleum energy programs and served as director of the Aerospace Energy Office.

Mentees pose for 2019 DLA Aviation Mentoring Program Graduation photo

June 25, 2019

Mentees celebrate completion of yearlong program

Richmond, Va. — Twenty-five Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gathered in the Community Recreation Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, June 18 to celebrate their completion of a yearlong mentoring program that began last May.