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Youngest attendee Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrian Walter (left), oldest attendee Barbara Danaher and host Rear Adm. Scott Jerabek cut a cake for the Navy’s birthday ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 12.

Oct. 14, 2016

Navy birthday celebrates ‘America’s Sailor’

Members of the Navy from organizations across the McNamara Headquarters Complex came together to celebrate 241 years of history during the Navy’s birthday ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 12.

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.

After the Navy took ownership of the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the supply department works to feed sailors aboard the destroyer May 20 in Bath, Maine. The Zumwalt’s inaugural dinner included lobster tail, crab and filet mignon.

June 9, 2016

Subsistence delivers lobster tails for inaugural dinner aboard USS Zumwalt

PHILADELPHIA — The inaugural dinner aboard the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer included 160 pounds of lobster tails that were delivered just in time, thanks to the DLA Troop Support Subsistence team.

Navy Rear Admiral John King passes the organization’s flag to Navy Capt. Justin Debord, chief of staff, as he relinquishes command of DLA Land and Maritime to James McClaugherty (right). McClaugherty will serve as acting commander until the newly-identified Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic arrives on station.

April 21, 2016

King’s ship sets sail after more than 30 years in the Navy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 30 years serving as a naval officer, outgoing Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John King King officially retired and is transitioning to the next chapter in his life. “It’s just been unbelievable how fast my time here at Land and Maritime has flown by and I have to tell you I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with such an inspired group of professionals,” said King.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy.

April 1, 2016

Norfolk’s chief of staff retires after 30 years of service

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher S. Mayfield Sr., chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., officially retired on April 1 after 30 years of service to the Navy. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of the distribution center.

Charles Miller, a Fleet Readiness Center Southeast material identifier, washes a bin of aluminum scraps collected through the manufacturing process. Washing the scraps removes oil residue and dust so the metal can be taken to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services for resale. The recycling of metal scraps is one small part of the facility's drive towards decreasing its environmental footprint. Because of such efforts, FRCSE was awarded the CNO's Environmental Award for Sustainability. (U.S. Navy Photo by Clifford Davis/Released)

March 10, 2016

FRCSE Wins CNO Environmental Award

Jacksonville, Florida — Support from the local DLA Disposition Services site helped a Navy readiness center earn top marks for its environmental program.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Naval Base Coronado enroute to Norfolk, Va., to begin a refueling complex overhaul period. DLA delivered more than a million pounds of food to three South American countries for the GW to resupply during its voyage from San Diego to Norfolk, Virginia.

Dec. 17, 2015

DLA delivers food for historic USS George Washington voyage

PHILADELPHIA — The Navy contacted DLA to order food delivery like ordering pepperoni pies from your favorite pizza place. But it certainly took longer than 30 minutes to deliver more than a million pounds of food to three countries along the route of the GW's historic voyage around South America.

A former Navy utility boat arrives in New London, Connecticut, via tractor-trailer Nov. 30. Two surplus boats will be used to ferry passengers between historical sites along the Thames River as part of the new "Thames River Heritage Park" effort there.

Dec. 16, 2015

Agency helps Connecticut towns realize a long-time dream

Groton, Connecticut — Two Connecticut cities will benefit from the help provided by the DLA Disposition Services staff in Groton who helped them fulfill their dreams of drawing visitors to their riverfront areas.

DLA Troop Support Pacific personnel oversee the delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to the USS Theodore Roosevelt Nov. 15 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. It was the first delivery through Troop Support Pacific’s new long-term FF&V contract.

Nov. 30, 2015

Troop Support Pacific bolsters fresh fruits, vegetables support to Navy

PHILADELPHIA — The USS Theodore Roosevelt received a special delivery Nov. 15 when it stopped at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The aircraft carrier was resupplied with fresh fruits and vegetables through Troop Support Pacific, the first delivery through a new, long-term contract that enables better support to Navy ships.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch and Navy Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, discuss the way forward during Navy/DLA Day Nov. 2 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 12, 2015

Future opportunities, strategic priorities focus of Navy/DLA Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Partnership opportunities, innovation strategies and other topics of mutual interest were key points discussed by both Defense Logistics Agency and Navy supply leaders during the Nov. 2 annual Navy/DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

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