DLA News Archive

July 10, 2018

Former Distribution commander receives distinguished Order of Saint Martin award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Former DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama commander Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley was inducted into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin during a change of command ceremony held on June 5.

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.

July 6, 2018

DLA Troop Support celebrates 219 years warfighter support in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Employees celebrated 219 years of DLA Troop Support's continuous logistics support to the United States July 6. Although the official “birth” of DLA may stem from the Oct. 1, 1961 creation of the Defense Supply Agency, DLA Troop Support ties its origins to the acquisition of the Schuylkill Arsenal in 1799.

July 6, 2018

Yokosuka inventory director retires after 40 years of federal service

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Diane Jarvi, inventory director at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is saying goodbye to the DLA family upon her retirement from federal service after 40 years of dedicated service to the nation, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan and the warfighter. Her official retirement date was July 1.

July 5, 2018

New Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, LSCS Macasa, promoted at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan commander, Navy Cmdr. AJ Rivera recently promoted Yokosuka’s newest Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist Senior Chief Conrado Macasa on June 8.

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.

June 28, 2018

Sliman receives DMSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe from June 2016 to June 2018.

June 27, 2018

DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia employee retires after 44 years of Federal Service

RICHMOND, Va. — Darryl E. Braxton started working for the Department of Defense May 21, 1974, at the Directorate of Storage and Transportation depot in Richmond, Virginia. A few years later the depot name was changed to Defense Depot Richmond, Virginia.

June 27, 2018

Charlton named deputy of Albany distribution center

ALBANY, GA. — Andre Charlton has been selected as deputy director of DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia.

June 26, 2018

DLA Distribution Center Yokosuka, Japan Welcomes SOLE

YOKOSUKA, Japan — One of the most unique opportunities leadership in DLA Distribution Centers positioned outside the United States have is the sharing of logistics’ concepts through multi-national, Key Leadership Engagements. One such engagement for DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan was with the Japan Chapter of the International Society of Logistics or SOLE, on May 25, 2018. A total of 26 members of the Society visited DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan to learn and observe the operation and to exchange views and thoughts as professional logisticians.