DLA News Archive

Tag: DLA Distribution Bahrain

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Nov. 20, 2025

DLA Distribution Bahrain completes Material Processing Center transition

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain leadership held a ceremony to commemorate the official transition of Material Processing Center operations from Al Hidd to DLA Distribution Bahrain onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain Nov. 2.

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Aug. 21, 2025

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander visits DLA Distribution Bahrain, holds town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The commander of Defense Logistics Agency’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command visited DLA Distribution Bahrain Aug. 13-14.

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Aug. 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Bahrain commander recognizes employees, shares leadership vision

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — New Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander Navy Cmdr. Joshua Langhorne recently conducted a series of All Hands meetings to recognize employees and outline his leadership philosophy.

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Dec. 4, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes DLA CENTCOM SOCOM leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership welcomed Army Col. Michelle Agpalza, Commander, DLA’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, and her team for a visit and tour Nov. 17.

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Dec. 3, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain focuses on employees during quarterly meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership recognized military, civilian, and Bahraini Grade employees for their outstanding performance and dedication during an all hands meeting at the site Nov. 14.

May 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain hosted Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander of Defense Logistics Agency CENTCOM & SOCOM who visited the DDNB facilities May 11.

Sept. 7, 2021

DLA supports Operation Allies Welcome

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency is providing humanitarian assistance supplies in support of U.S. Northern Command’s Operation Allies Welcome, the mission to evacuate Afghan refugees as part of ongoing efforts across the federal government, now led by the Department of Homeland Security.

Dec. 9, 2020

Peth departs DLA Distribution Bahrain and Dillon takes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ohio native Navy Cmdr. Jeretta “Jetta” Dillon took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth in a change of command ceremony held Dec. 9.

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,