DLA News Archive

Jan. 10, 2020

A legend retires; her legacy continues

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sherry Low provided 40 years of service to the federal government; however, her legacy extends beyond the strides she made for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. Her legacy continues with her son, Justin.

Dec. 31, 2019

Family Advocacy Program manager reflects on 18 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna's Walker retires from federal service

Nov. 21, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director retirement announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Retirement Ceremony in honor of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director, Robert L. Boggs Ph.D, is being held in the Building 20 Auditorium Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Sept. 27, 2019

Distribution San Joaquin’s Maldonado retires after 51 years of combined service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Having served a combined 51 years as a federal civilian and military service member, Richard Maldonado, equal employment specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is retiring.Maldonado served four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force and then 16 years in the Air Force Reserve. While in uniform he served in the

Sept. 25, 2019

Director of DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Retires with 50 Years of Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With 50 years of service to the federal government, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Director Ned LaViolette, Jr. retires Sept. 25. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, LaViolette’s career spans the globe, from Asia and Central America, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

July 19, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Deputy Commander retires from federal service

Having served 41 years in the federal service, Denise Cordeiro-Bennett, deputy director, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is retiring. Cordeiro-Bennett was recognized with an Exceptional Civilian Service Award; a Distinguished Career Service Award; a retirement plaque; and a retirement certificate; for her outstanding contributions to the

July 16, 2019

Medical Service Corps officer feels like ‘a lottery winner’ after ending 30 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Army Lt. Col. Jimmy Baker, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain’s Operational Customer Facing Division chief, retired after serving 30 years as both an enlisted soldier and a Medical Service Corps officer.

June 17, 2019

DLA Distribution Headquarters J4 Deputy Director retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Headquarters J4 Deputy Director, Navy Cmdr. Christopher R. Zegley, officially retired from the service June 11. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adml. Kevin M. Jones, officiated the retirement ceremony as family, friends, and coworkers looked on.  Jones presented Zegley with a Defense Meritorious Service Medal; a

April 22, 2019

Distribution’s Current Operations Director receives Exceptional Civilian Service Award in honor of nearly 40 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph D. Cassel, Jr., director of DLA Distribution Current Operations, retired from federal service March 28, after nearly 40 years of military and federal service.

April 16, 2019

Air Force medical officer ‘knows it’s time’ to end 20-year career

PHILADELPHIA — Air Force Lt. Col. Roger Willis ended his 20 years of military service during a retirement ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support April 12.