DLA News Archive

Dec. 18, 2018

Commander launches innovation award ‘to meet dynamic, emerging warfighter requirements of the future’

PHILADELPHIA — On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence. On Dec. 11, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander and supply chain directors also gathered in Philadelphia to sign the inaugural Declaration of Innovation.

Dec. 13, 2018

DLA Troop Support commander holds year-end town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly held his final town hall of the year, Dec. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Nov. 28, 2018

Commander hosts town hall, recognizes award winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Dynamic Operating Plan and observations from his first 100 days of command were the focus of Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer’s second town hall since taking the helm of DLA Land and Maritime.

Nov. 20, 2018

Contract Administration Division holds annual recognition ceremony, celebrates successes

Richmond, Va — Robert Baker, division chief, Contract Administration, Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, hosted his annual end of fiscal year Town Hall Nov. 7 to celebrate employees’ accomplishments this past fiscal 2018.

Oct. 26, 2018

Conference center fills to capacity for DLA Aviation commander’s Town Hall

Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center Oct. 23 during Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry’s Town Hall.

Oct. 16, 2018

DLA Troop Support’s Joint Reserve Force meets with commander at inaugural town hall event

PHILADELPHIA — Reservists assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support were recognized for their role in the Troop Support mission and provided insights on the fiscal 2019 Campaign Plan at the first Joint Reserve Force town hall event Oct. 13 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly hosted the town hall to bring the

Sept. 26, 2018

Reform, new budget to increase demand for DLA supplies, services

Defense reform and a new annual defense budget of $719 billion will mean more, not less, work for the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams told the workforce during a DLA Headquarters Town Hall Sept. 24.

Sept. 12, 2018

Distribution town hall focuses on getting “back to the basics”

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — True to his word, DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones held his second Distribution town hall in as many months on Aug. 30. The event focused on getting “back to the basics:” two-way communication, greater concentration on safety and security, planning and resourcing, building a learning culture of basic problem solving, managing, developing and mentoring people and managing performance.

Aug. 6, 2018

New DLA Pacific commander holds first town hall

In front of a packed crowd, DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella held her first Town Hall for DLA Pacific organizations Aug. 2.

July 9, 2018

Distribution commander unveils command philosophy at inaugural town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — During his first formal address to the DLA Distribution headquarters workforce, commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones laid out his tenets for a successful and cohesive command environment.