DLA News Archive

Tag: Leadership

July 15, 2020

Establishing a legacy of success; Army Col. Frederic Maddox is awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For exemplary actions in driving the warfighter first principle of the Defense Logistics Agency, Army Col. Frederic Maddox was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal June 25, by Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, former commander, DLA Distribution.

Tara Sugimoto,, first DLA Aviation at Ogden graduate from Air Force Airmen Leadership School

April 13, 2020

DLA Aviation at Ogden employee first to graduate from Air Force Leadership School

RICHMOND, Va. — When Tara Sugimoto, materials expediter supervisor, Storage and Distribution Division, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah, graduated from the six-week course held at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on Mar. 24, she was not only the lone civilian amongst 42 uniformed personnel, she also became the first DLA Aviation at Ogden employee to ever do so.

March 18, 2020

Director of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment Point Loma, California, shares leadership principles and experiences with DLA Distribution San Diego team during visit

SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California hosted Ricky Davis, director, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment Point Loma, California, for a High Performance Leadership Engagement Feb. 19.

March 12, 2020

New DLA Information Operations deputy director shares professional, personal journey

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Information Operations Deputy Director Karyn Runstrom describes her quick climb from DLA Troop Support intern to Senior Executive Service.

Nov. 19, 2019

Distribution San Diego hosts retired Navy Vice Admiral Walter Davis

SAN DIEGO — Distribution San Diego hosts retired Navy Vice Admiral Walter Davis

Commander presents award to Hall of Fame inductee

Nov. 14, 2019

Hall of Fame medal and award recipient’s contributions to DLA are price-less

Richmond, Va. — Few federal employees can attest to a level of success and achievement obtained in more than 34 years of service, but Janet Price has the resumé that represents such a career.

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s leadership program is key to personal growth

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s leadership development program is focused on military officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian leaders alike, and it’s informed by, and nested with, DLA Director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams’ focus on people and culture.“We want to invest in our leaders by providing them

Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, DLA Troop Support Commander, talks about a wide variety of topics including his leadership philosophy, workforce expectations and local sports during a Q&A interview at DLA Troop Support July 18, 2019 in Philadelphia.

July 30, 2019

Meet the commander: An interview with DLA Troop Support’s newest leader

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence sits down for an interview with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Public Affairs team to introduce himself to the workforce and local community.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan E. Day is replacing Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson as director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

June 18, 2019

Day takes charge of DLA Logistics Operations

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan E. Day assumed the role as director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations June 17. He replaced Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson.

June 17, 2019

Day takes charge of DLA Logistics Operations

Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan E. Day assumed the role as director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations June 17. He replaced Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson.