DLA News Archive

June 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna bids farewell to its Senior Enlisted Advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Nunez, Jr. passed the Defense Logistics Agency organizational colors to Army 1st Sgt. Marcio Teixeiraconceicao during a change of responsibility ceremony held at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, June 13. Army Col. March Callis, commander, DDSP, officiated the ceremony.No stranger to DLA Distribution, 1st Sgt. Marcio

June 21, 2019

Olmstead assumes command of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas

RED RIVER, Texas — In a change of command ceremony June 20, Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead assumed command of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas.“Lt. Col Olmstead is a gifted leader and the right person to continue the strong leadership that Red River has been lucky to have,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “He has had some

June 20, 2019

Chamberlain awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

RED RIVER, Texas — In a ceremony held June 20, Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Chamberlain was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas.“Jeff has a distinguished career, one with multiple tours,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commander DLA Distribution. “As the commander of DLA Distribution Red River, Jeff demonstrated that he

June 20, 2019

DLA Distribution commander lauded for establishing forward-deployed teams

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Former Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander retired Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lally III will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26 for his numerous accomplishments including establishing four DLA distribution centers.

June 18, 2019

Bidetti awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Daniel J. Bidetti, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal June 18. Bidetti commanded Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from June 2017 through June 2019.“As commander of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Dan led a remarkable effort to improve our performance in support of our customers and DLA

June 18, 2019

McGovern assumes command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In a change of command ceremony on June 18, Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern assumed command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.“As one great leader departs, another arrives to take the helm,” said Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, commander DLA Distribution. “Only the best are nominated to serve as joint commanders at our distribution

June 17, 2019

DLA Distribution HQ Celebrates Army Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrated the Army’s 244th Birthday with guest speaker Dr. James Scudieri, who served the Army as a logistician for 30 years. Dr. Scudieri then became the Chief of the Military History Institute at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in August 2017.Scudieri recognized the importance of logisticians in the Army throughout

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

June 14, 2019

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Georgia native Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, in a change of command ceremony held June 13.Army Col. Hattie Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, officiated the ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.In his remarks, outgoing commander Tellis

June 13, 2019

Tellis is awarded the Defense Meritorious Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Commander Charles M. Tellis, Supply Corps, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service medal during a ceremony at DLA Distribution Bahrain June 13.“It’s truly an honor to preside over today’s ceremony as we bid farewell to Charles and celebrate the many accomplishments under his leadership,” said Army Col. Hattie Richardson,