DLA News Archive

April 20, 2020

DLA helps Army donate 1,300 cots to the Philippines’ COVID-19 response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The cancellation of an annual field exercise allowed for the quick donation of the excess bedding units to the longtime treaty partner.

March 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan welcomes leadership from USFJ J4 and JJS J4

YOKUSKA, Japan — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander of DDYJ, welcomed and hosted the United States Forces Japan J4 logistics leadership to include Marine Col. Michael Taylor, Director of Logistics & Installations as well as Japan Joint Staff & Logistics, Rear Adm. Satoshi Abe, Director General J4 JJS Feb. 28.

March 10, 2020

Williams promotes McDonald during Korea visit

CAMP HUMPHREY, Korea — Army Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald, DLA Indo-Pacific Korea operations nonommissioned officer, promoted to sergeant first class.

Feb. 27, 2020

DLA director visits the U.S. Indo-Pacific theatre

OKINAWA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited the U.S. Indo-Pacific theatre early this month. In Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 4, he observed DLA Energy’s fuel distribution capabilities.

Feb. 11, 2020

DLA Indo-Pacific regional command supports Keen Edge, Pacific Sentry

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii — Logistics planners from across Defense Logistics Agency entities converged at DLA's Synchronization Operations Center at Camp Smith, Hawaii, to support Keen Edge and Pacific Sentry exercise.

Dec. 30, 2019

Martin retires after more than 32 years of service

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Glen Martin, DLA Indo-Pacific Warfighter Support Representative, recognized for his 32-plus years of service and career with DLA recently during a retirement luncheon at the Yokosuka Officers Club at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.

Nov. 15, 2019

DLA Indo-Pacific: Team First … One Team … One DLA

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii — As DLA Indo-Pacific hits the three-year mark since command and control was implemented, we have learned that combined DLA equities supporting one geographic combatant command requires a “Team First … One Team … One DLA, said Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific.

July 29, 2019

Exercise planner honored for support to Pacific Sentry

Army Capt. Ryan Campbell, a joint logistics plans officer for Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific, was recognized for his support during Pacific Sentry in a July ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

June 27, 2019

New Commander at DLA Energy Okinawa

DLA Energy Okinawa held a change of command ceremony at Camp Shields, Okinawa, June 21. Air Force Lt. Col. Jarrett Weiblen relinquished command to Air Force Maj. Tracy Gilmore.

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.