DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

July 11, 2016

Former Distribution mapping commander selected for promotion to rear admiral lower half

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter recently announced that Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

Students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course

July 8, 2016

Foreign officers' course visits DLA Distribution for lesson on DoD logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center to learn how DoD does global logistics.

Army Col. Michael Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as deputy director, DLA Distribution Current Operations.

July 7, 2016

Former Current Operations deputy receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director Army Col. Michael C. Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his three years of service to the organization.

Kenneth Cummings (left) performed the Heimlich maneuver June 22 on his co-worker Arthur Tehson, who was choking on a doughnut. The Medical supply chain employees have sat behind each other since March 2015.

June 29, 2016

Medical employee performs Heimlich, saves choking co-worker

PHILADELPHIA — Kenneth Cummings was working at his desk June 22 when he heard some choking noises. Up until that point, Arthur Tehson had been enjoying what he thought was a creme doughnut.

Employees and family members sit for their caricatures at the 2016 HQC Family Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 28.

June 29, 2016

McNamara HQC promotes Family Day fun and safety

Thousands of employees and guests of all ages participated in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Family Day event June 28. This year’s theme was “Stars, Stripes and Safety.”

Matthew Eckenrode, an IH contract specialist, lifts weights during one of his daily sessions at NSA-Philadelphia gym June 23. Eckenrode says by working out daily and maintaining a consistent, healthy diet he has been able to lose 40 pounds and complete numerous races, including the Broad Street Run.

June 28, 2016

Troop Support resilience: Employee changes life through fitness

Philadelphia — Seven years ago, Matthew Eckenrode, an Industrial Hardware contract specialist, saw a photo of himself on Facebook and he did not like what he saw. It was at that moment that he decided to make changes and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Onethia Maxwell is a command support analyst. She has been with DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, for two months.

June 24, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Onethia Maxwell

Employee Spotlight focuses on Onethia Maxwell. She works for the DLA Aviation Command Group in Richmond, Virginia.

Don Rodgers, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s fire chief, gives two thumbs up as he completes his run in the sprint distance duathlon at the International Triathlon Union’s Duathlon World Championship held in Avilȇs, Spain June 4 – 6, 2016.

June 21, 2016

DSCR fire chief joins USA team for ITU Duathlon World Championship

Don Rodgers, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s fire chief, competed on the USA Team June 4-6 in the International Triathlon Union’s Duathlon World Championship held in Avilȇs, Spain. Rodgers was one of approximately 60 competitors in his 50- to 54-year-old age group competing in the sprint distance duathlon.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch pins the Defense Superior Service Medal on Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix as Brig. Gen. John Laskodi looks on at the DLA Distribution change of command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 17. Dix concluded 24 months as commander of DLA Distribution.

June 21, 2016

DLA Distribution marks transition of leadership

Employees and guests witnessed a time-honored military tradition June 17 at the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution change-of-command ceremony in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Richard McGrory, a materiel planner with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, receives a check from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day in recognition of being named the April Employee of the Month during a June 8, 2016 video ceremony.

June 20, 2016

Jacksonville materiel planner named DLA Aviation EOM

RICHMOND, Va. — Richard McGrory received the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation April Employee of the Month award for spearheading and aligning DLA Aviation at Jacksonville with “Better Buying Power concepts and practices.”