DLA News Archive

June 26, 2026

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Andy Henwood to Army Col. Christopher Urynowicz in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 25 at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

June 26, 2026

Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko Assumes Command of DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific Korea from Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Walker in Daegu, South Korea, on June 18.

June 18, 2026

DLA Distribution Yokosuka welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, officially changed hands from Navy Cmdr. Daniel Moldonado III to Navy Cmdr. Long Tran in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 16 onboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

June 17, 2026

Partnerships and people at forefront as leaders change

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — New hands are on the reins at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. Army Lt. Col. Celina Pargo relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Kelly Svarstad during a ceremony at Camp Carroll, Korea, June 12. Army Brig. Gen. Kevin L. Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, presided over the ceremony.

June 15, 2026

DLA Energy Middle East welcomes new commander, honors outgoing commander’s leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Juan G. Martinez assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East from Army Lt. Col. Eunseok "Sam" Yoo during a change of command ceremony at the KMC Onstage Theatre on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany on June 8.

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.

July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.

June 23, 2025

New Troop Support commander inherits ‘world-class organization’ at change of command ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistic Agency Troop Support’s former commander spoke fondly of his two years serving the organization during a change of command ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues June 18.

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.