DLA News Archive

Tag: Veterans

Members of the military serve Thanksgiving dinner to veterans as they walk down the buffet line

Nov. 30, 2018

Veterans serving veterans, giving thanks across military generations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many Americans gathered with family and friends to give thanks last week; however, members of the DLA Land and Maritime family met with another family to give thanks this season – veterans. The 13-member group of active duty and retired service members led by the Joint Reserve Force supported the Columbus VA annual Thanksgiving feast for area veterans. The event was held at the American Legion Post 144 on South High Street Nov. 16.

Oct. 30, 2018

Marine Corps birthday and veteran events happening Nov. 7

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Join DLA Land and Maritime as we celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and veteran events Nov. 7.

Maria Arroyo, from the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center, left center, briefs benefits information to Medical supply chain military and veteran employees at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, July 18, 2018.

July 24, 2018

VA benefits team talks to Medical vets at DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A VA benefits team was invited by the Medical culture improvement team to talk with the supply chain’s veterans.

Army Master Sgt. Jose Moraga introduces himself to a patient waiting for care at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Feb. 12, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Feb. 15, 2018

Troop Support service members visit local veteran patients

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support volunteers spent time with veteran patients to recognize them for their service at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

Feb. 14, 2018

DSCR honors veterans as part of National Salute to Veterans Patients Week

Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, showed much valentines love to the veterans and staff at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Feb. 13.

Eugene Marchand, physical security specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, manages the Defense Supply Center Richmond Welcome Center and access control points by day and conducts raids with his wife in a virtual world by night.

July 28, 2017

Military mindset helps security specialist on, off the job

Richmond, Virginia — Eugene Marchand, a physical security specialist for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, relies on his military experiences to manage access control points and the welcome center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Air Force Master Sgt. Nikki Broomfield, military human resources specialist, Resource Management Division, Command Support Directorate, DLA Aviation, attaches a pin to Henry Pleasants, a World War II veteran who suffers from Alzheimer’s, after an Independence Day ceremony to honor veterans at the Dunlop Home assisted living facility, in Colonial Heights, Virginia July 6, 2017.

July 11, 2017

DLA military members honor veterans during an Independence Day ceremony

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Fort Lee military members honor veterans during an Independence Day ceremony held at the Dunlop House, an assisted living facility, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, July 6.

U.S. World War II veterans attend a ceremony commemorating the 73rd anniversary of D-Day in Carentan, France, June 2, 2017.

June 6, 2017

DLA honors D-Day anniversary, sacrifices

June 6, 2017, marks the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, when the Allies stormed the beaches at Normandy, France, to spark the beginning of victory in Europe.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, left, presents Stephen DiLizio, business process analyst, with a Vietnam War veteran pin to honor his service during the war at a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

Oct. 3, 2016

Tutors, forward-deployed reps recognized at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for exceptional service during a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

Dec. 7, 2015

Flags at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Flags at U.S. government installations and facilities, including all Defense Logistics Agency facilities, are flying at half-staff until sunset Dec. 7 by order of President Barack Obama in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.