DLA News Archive

Tag: World War II

(Right to left) DLA Logistics Operations Director Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith, Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, and other Marine officers and senior non-commissioned officers stand for the presentation of the colors at the 240th Marine Corps Birthday celebration at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 5, 2015

Marines celebrate 240th birthday, 70th anniversary of Iwo Jima

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Marines past and present gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 3 to observe the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps and the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II in which the Marines played the pivotal role.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, on right, and Deputy Commanding General, National Guard Army Brig. Gen. John King, left, present veteran Army Sgt. Earnest Felton Jett, Sr., with medals and badges for his service in World War II.

Oct. 16, 2015

World War II veteran of Normandy Omaha beach landing receives medals

ATLANTA, Georgia — In a small church nestled in a quiet Atlanta, Ga. suburb, DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix and Deputy Commanding General, National Guard Army Brig. Gen. John King, presented a World War II veteran, Army Sgt. Earnest Felton Jett, Sr. with over a dozen medals and badges including the French A Ses Liberateurs Medal, Normandy, D-Day Comm, Belgium Comm, American Campaign, Transportation Medal, Driving Badge, Qualification Badge with bars, Infantry Badge, Belgium Fouraguerre, and French Fouraguerre.