DLA News Archive

Tag: change of command

May 29, 2020

Virtual change of command ceremony marks leadership turnover for DLA Distribution Anniston

ANNISTON, Alabama — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

May 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka changes leadership via virtual ceremony

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's first virtual change of command ceremony takes place in Yokosuka, Japan

Aug. 6, 2019

DLA Aviation employees at Ogden welcome new commander

Richmond, Va. — In the Landing Ballroom on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden employees gathered July 23 to say farewell to their outgoing commander while welcoming their new commander.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan Day, DLA Logistics Operations director, presents the colors to Army Col. Krista Hoffman, incoming DLA Europe & Africa commander, during a change of command ceremony June 26 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, as Army Master Sgt. Roxanna Carr (middle left), DLA E&A senior enlisted leader, and Army Col. Theodore Shinkle (right), outgoing commander, look on.

June 27, 2019

New commander serves as face of DLA support to EUCOM, AFRICOM

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Col. Krista Hoffman, new Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa commander, will serve as the entry point for DLA’s warfighter support to U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, left, passes the DLA Troop Support flag to Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence who assumed command of the organization at a ceremony June 25, 2019 in Philadelphia.

June 26, 2019

DLA Troop Support welcomes “hometown” leader during change of command

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored its outgoing commander, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, native of Roslyn, Pennsylvania, at a change of command ceremony June 25 in Philadelphia.

Col Smith accepts command of DLA Aviation at Ogden

July 30, 2018

Aviation employees welcome new DLA Aviation at Ogden commander

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees, Air Force customers, friends and family, all gathered July 20 to bid farewell to Air Force Col. Daniel Lockert, who has commanded DLA Aviation at Ogden for the last three years and to welcome Air Force Col. Paul Smith, as the new commander.

DLA Logistics Operations Director Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson passes the DLA flag to incoming DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella, during a change of command at Nob Hill on historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii July 10.(Photo by Marine Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

July 13, 2018

DLA Pacific welcomes new commander as Daniels receives accolades for job well done

Navy Capt. Tim Daniels relinquished his command of DLA Pacific in a July 10 ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson welcomed the incoming commander, Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella.

July 12, 2018

Logistics center welcomes new leader, promotes outgoing commander to second star

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer assumed command of the Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime from Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic during a ceremony June 27 at the Operations Center Auditorium

July 11, 2018

Eungard receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Brad J. Eungard has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and as Installation Commander, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna from August 2016 to August 2018.

June 29, 2018

Ackiss takes command at DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Ackiss assumed command during a change of command ceremony held at DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany, June 29.