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July 16, 2015
Hamilton assumes command of DLA Troop Support from Shapiro
Philadelphia — Brig. Gen. Charles R. Hamilton assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support from Brig. Gen. Steven A. Shapiro at a change of command ceremony July 13 in Philadelphia.
Recent college graduate fulfills dream of working for the federal government at DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Working for the federal government has long been the dream of recent college graduate Mason Chronister. Thanks to DLA’s participation in the Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruitment Program, or WRP, he has been able to reach that goal.
Sigonella’s Caruso awarded Transportation Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year
SIGONELLA, Italy — Rita Caruso, transportation specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year award for her efforts in ensuring materiel moves expeditiously through the supply chain.
July 15, 2015
Oklahoma City’s Harrison awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year Award
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Darryl Harrison, supervisory general supply specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the 2014 Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Senior Civilian of the Year Award for his teamwork, distribution expertise and willingness to help both internal and external customers.
DLA inducts five former employees into Hall of Fame
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Five former Defense Logistics Agency employees who helped build the agency’s reputation as a world- class logistics provider were inducted into the agency’s Hall of Fame July 14 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
DLA Energy supports New Horizons spacecraft’s Pluto mission
San Antonio, Texas — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s support now extends to the edge of the solar system as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto. Propellants used along the spacecraft’s journey, as well as the fuel and other products used in the Atlas V rocket that launched New Horizons were all procured, stored and transported by DLA Energy.
Red River distribution center receives Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance
RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, has been awarded the 2014 Global Distribution Excellence Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance for their enduring contribution to the warfighter.
July 14, 2015
DLA Energy Americas commander bids farewell
Houston — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas outgoing Commander Army Col. Ronald Ross handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Col. Craig Simonsgaard during a change of command ceremony July 9.
Help Wanted: Stories from Distribution in West Africa
MONROVIA, Liberia — A 23-year retired Marine, Peter Todd wasn’t worried about finding his way in a third-world country. Describing himself as flexible, he was confident that wherever DLA sent him, he’d be able to succeed.
July 13, 2015
DLA civilian killed in Afghanistan left legacy of service, friendship
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Stephen Byus, a Defense Logistics Agency employee and Navy Reservist who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014, is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame in honor of his service and legacy.