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Tag: DLA Director

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Nov. 15, 2024

DLA director engages with Distribution workforce, receives update on operating plan alignment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leaders hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, DLA senior enlisted leader, for a visit and analysis of the organization’s key priorities and review of the DLA Distribution fiscal 2025 annual operating plan Nov. 12 at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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July 25, 2024

Simerly gets candid with employees in new leaders’ lunch series

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight DLA Headquarters employees talk one-on-one with the DLA director during the first in a series of bimonthly meetings in which he plans to talk openly about issues like transforming the agency.

A portrait of Darrell Williams with the American and three-star Army flag behind him on a background with the DLA emblem

May 14, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The agency director who led increased material availability rates for every service branch and labeled employees the “secret sauce” of the agency’s success is a member of the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

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Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

March 20, 2023

DLA director’s career mirrors growing opportunities for women

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Despite a desire to move past the “distraction” of being the first woman in any military role, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic’s career has put her in places that summon attention.

Aug. 24, 2021

Obituary: Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo, whose Army career spanned more than three decades died Aug. 10 at 90. His leadership was marked by rapid growth, structural change and technological advancement.

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June 17, 2021

Founder of DLA Land and Maritime supplier alliances to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis is one of nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

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June 11, 2021

Nuclear enterprise, process improvement champion to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, who was best known for reaffirming the agency’s commitment to the nuclear enterprise, is among nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

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June 10, 2021

Agency’s 8th director to be inducted into 2020 DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Donald Babers, who led the agency through rapid growth in material management and contract administration from 1984 to 1986, is among nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

April 29, 2021

DLA director meets Richmond-based employees, praises commitment to mission

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 16 for the first time since she became director of the enterprise in July. She previously headed supplier operations for DLA Aviation from August 2008 to August 2011.