DLA News Archive

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

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.