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Tag: retirement

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, Clothing and Textiles supply chain customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023. The Clothing and Textiles supply chain provides clothing, textiles and equipment to U.S. service members, other federal agencies and partner nations.

Feb. 22, 2023

Waldemar Acosta retires from Troop Support after 20 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Raymond Hosey, left, Rhonda Johnson, center, and Cesar Galvis Rodriguez, right, pose together during their retirement ceremony in Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2023. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 27, 2023

Three Troop Support retirees honored for 97 total years of service

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Raymond Hosey, Rhonda Marie Johnson, and Cesar Galvis Rodriguez on Jan. 26, 2023.

Sept. 28, 2022

DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington’s Everett site director retires after 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rufino “Raffy” Delacruz, also known as “Mr. D” is retiring Sept. 30.

graphic showing all the things involved in retirement planning

Aug. 16, 2022

It's never too early to start planning for retirement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 150 DLA Energy employees participated in a virtual Lunch and Learn on federal retirement planning Aug. 10. DLA Human Resources Benefits Specialist Aaron “Kav” Kavanagh provided an overview of the federal retirement system options adding helpful suggestions and insights on the steps needed to retire.

July 29, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna sign painter retires after 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Sign Painter, Stan B. Hemler, is retiring after 40 years of federal service.

Head and shoulders picture of a black man in a white shirt and dark suit.

July 20, 2022

HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.

DLA Distribution’s J3/Current Operations Director retires

July 8, 2022

DLA Distribution’s current operations director retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Current Operations Director Army Col. Robb Meert retired from active duty in a ceremony at DLA Distribution Headquarters June 10.

July 7, 2022

Troop Support honors civilian retirees with more than 150 years of combined federal service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated more than 150 years of combined federal service during a retirement ceremony in Philadelphia June 30, honoring four civilian employees.

June 10, 2022

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor Commander retires – awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Commander, Navy Cdr. Chris Newel, retired from the U.S. Navy having served 22 years.

April 14, 2022

Fleming retires from DLA Distribution General Counsel

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Michael A. Fleming, supervisory counsel, labor and employment for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution General Counsel, retired March 31 from federal service after a thirty-eight-year career.