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JORTC members stand in a line at attention in front of green duffel bags on the ground. The students are wearing black t shirts with the word ARMY on them. Two students are not in line and look as if they are walking along the line inspecting their fellow JROTC members.

June 4, 2024

Retired soldier sources excess DOD property for Las Vegas JROTC program

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Keith Archibald retired from the Army after 33 years of service. He began his military career as an enlisted legal specialist and retired as a lieutenant colonel in logistics. Today, he serves as the senior Army instructor for a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and uses surplus military property from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services to supplement student supplies.

Five retirees stand with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander for a photo

June 3, 2024

Troop Support honors almost two centuries of service at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor five employees with almost two centuries of federal service, May 30, 2024. 

Male US Navy Rear Admiral.

June 3, 2024

Message from Rear Adm. Michael A. York, SC, USN, DLA Distribution Commander May 31, 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Message from Rear Adm. Michael A. York, SC, USN, DLA Distribution Commander May 31, 2024

Firefighters use jaws of life tool during training event

May 31, 2024

Fire department receives top honors for 2023

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire Department received three awards for efforts during 2023, recognizing the department’s dedication to safety, efficiency and innovation. The accolades include DLA Fire Officer of the Year, DLA Fire Department of the Year and DLA Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

A man and woman pose in a creek, in front of a boulder, in a jungle.

May 30, 2024

Okinawa ops chief named Employee of the Quarter

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The retired Marine was cited for superior performance and leadership while stepping up as acting area manager during the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

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

May 30, 2024

Farewell and BZ! - DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Departing Message 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As I reach my last day as your commander, I am filled with tremendous pride and gratitude as I reflect on the two-year journey we have shared. Leading this exceptional team has been a highlight of my career, and I want to take this opportunity to reflect on what the DLA Distribution family has accomplished.

An employee explains the capabilities of the APU Test Facility.

May 29, 2024

Aviation ISA leaders meet at Cherry Point, discuss best practices

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted a reoccurring Industrial Support Activity Round Robin event May 7 to share best practices and challenges facing the units. Leaders, from operations officers to officers-in-charge, from each ISA attended the daylong event featuring a tour of the Fleet Readiness Center East and DLA Distribution operations.

Official photo of female with flag

May 28, 2024

PaCE Spotlight: Sara Gorham

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sara Gorham is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 46, which began in 2023. For her second year in the PaCE Program, she will remain at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, in the Hazardous Waste Disposal Contracting department.

People saluting.

May 28, 2024

DLA Distribution commander delivers remarks during New Cumberland Memorial Day event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, spoke as part of the 2024 New Cumberland Memorial Day event, May 27. These are his remarks as prepared.

A group of smiling people on stage, men and women.

May 24, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime’s Hall of Fame grows to 100 inductees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2024 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame hit a milestone of 100 inductees since the Hall’s inception in 2005 in a ceremony honoring five former associates May 21 at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium.