DLA News Archive

July 31, 2026

Faris named DLA Distribution deputy commander, joins Senior Executive Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph Faris has been named deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and selected as a member of the Senior Executive Service.

July 27, 2026

In case you missed it: Vice director visits DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It was a busy week at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy as the organization welcomed DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a fourth quarter leadership brief while celebrating several major milestones across the enterprise. Bunn met with DLA Energy leadership in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on July 17 to discuss the organization's progress toward its strategic objectives.

June 11, 2026

Smith assumes command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Sicily — Navy Cmdr. Aaron K. Smith has assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy. Located in Sicily, the distribution center serves as a logistics hub supporting U.S. and allied military forces operating across the European and African theaters.

May 29, 2026

New hands on the helm of critical distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The mantle of command changed hands at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, on May 29 as Navy Cmdr. Renae Renken relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. Aaron Smith at a ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. Kevin L. Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution.

May 12, 2026

DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate Convenes for Annual Managers’ Workshop

FORT BELVIOR, Va. — Quality managers from across Defense Logistics Agency Energy regions gathered recently for a weeklong workshop, focusing on face-to-face collaboration, resolving operational obstacles and reinforcing their shared mission of supporting the warfighter.

April 8, 2026

DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course

The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the warfighter in future conflicts, the agency’s director told acquisition professionals during a recent Industry Partnership Management Course.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.

June 11, 2025

Hand at the helm changes at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, to Navy Capt. Eric Lockett during a change of command ceremony held June 5 at Naval Station Norfolk.

May 21, 2025

Thomas assumes command at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, to Army Lt. Col. Andrew Thomas during a ceremony May 15 at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution.

Nov. 25, 2024

Outstanding employee recognized for years of service at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Williams, deputy director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution plans, training and modernization, received the Meritorious Civilian Service award, November 20, at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. He also served as the acting director from December 2023 to November 2024.