DLA News Archive

Dec. 5, 2017

San Joaquin team recognized as Strategic Goal winners for tribute to Nation’s defenders

TRACY, Calif. — The DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California “Stand Behind Those Who Stand For Us” Tribute Wall Team was selected as the DLA Distribution Strategic Goals Award winner for fourth quarter, fiscal year 2017 for its work showcasing first responders and military.

Dec. 4, 2017

Troop Support employee returns from deployment to support FEMA recovery efforts

PHILADELPHIA — In the aftermath of recent hurricanes and wildfires, a DLA Troop Support employee answered the FEMA call for federal employees to assist in recovery efforts. Bruce Donnelly, a tailored vendor logistics specialist with the Medical supply chain, volunteered to deploy with FEMA’s Surge Capacity Force.

Dec. 1, 2017

San Joaquin’s Civilian Welfare Fund Committee receives DLA Directors Strategic Goals Award

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s, Civilian Welfare Fund Committee has been awarded the the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award for fourth quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Nov. 30, 2017

Corpus Christi deputy receives DLA Directors Strategic Goals Award for hurricane support

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Jeremy Beckwith, deputy commander of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been awarded the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award for fourth quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Nov. 27, 2017

DLA Troop Support Hall of Fame adds two new members

PHILADELPIHA — Two former Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were inducted in the organization’s Hall of Fame in a Nov. 21 ceremony. Chris Cosfol and Ray Miller, who have a combined 72 years of experience at DLA Troop Support and its legacy organizations, were recognized for their leadership, creativity and vision.

Nov. 27, 2017

DLA Troop Support commander promoted to brigadier general

PHILADELPHIA — The commander of DLA Troop Support, Mark Simerly, was promoted to the Army rank of brigadier general during a ceremony Nov. 22 in Philadelphia. Simerly expressed gratitude for his family, the senior leaders who have mentored him, the soldiers he's served with in his career and for the Troop Support team.

Nov. 24, 2017

Chief of Staff Roman retires with 36 years of remembrances

Surrounded by friends and colleagues, Defense Logistics Agency Chief of Staff Renee Roman retired after 36 years of civilian and military reserve service in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 21

Nov. 22, 2017

San Joaquin’s Central Receiving Team awarded DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s, Central Receiving Team has been awarded the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award for fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Nov. 21, 2017

Warner Robins acting deputy awarded DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Frederick “Tony” Brooks has been awarded the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award for third quarter, fiscal year 2017.

Nov. 17, 2017

Director shares perspective, insights with JROTC cadets

The Defense Logistics Agency director shared wisdom and personal insights with more than 20 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members Nov. 14 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.