DLA News Archive

Tag: Patriot Day

Sept. 13, 2021

DLA Distribution Susquehanna springs into defense mode after 9/11 attacks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former Defense Logisitics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, commander and executive officer recall their experiences on Sept. 11, 2001.

A building is crumbled with floors fallen.

Sept. 9, 2021

Remembering 9/11: America’s darkest day strengthens employees’ patriotism, resolve

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — On 9/11 and in its aftermath, DLA employees have demonstrated courage, patriotism, resilience and commitment to the mission.

Sept. 7, 2021

Patriot Day: A day of solemn remembrance

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of al-Qaida’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the downing of United Airlines Flight 93.

Sept. 18, 2019

DLA Distribution holds Patriot Day Remembrance and POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Wednesday, Sept. 11, marked 18 years since the terrorist attacks and the employees of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution turned out to pause and remember with a special guest speaker. “It was a beautiful day,” said Col. (Ret.) Paul Abel, director, DLA Distribution J4, future operations. “I remember looking out the window. I used to tell my

On Patriot Day, the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant agencies of the McNamara Headquarters Complex honor the memory of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Sept. 11, 2019

Patriot Day honors memory of those killed, injured in Sept. 11 attacks

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — On Patriot Day, the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant agencies of the McNamara Headquarters Complex honor the memory of almost 3,000 people who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Retired Navy Capt. Chris McKelvey, the commander of the Susquehanna installation during the Sept. 11, 2001 attack, Doug Schraeder, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna police chief, and Henry Hoffman Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna fire chief, dedicate a wreath in honor of the heroes who have perished protecting and serving the country.

Sept. 13, 2016

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna remembers 9/11 and POW/MIAs during ceremony

New Cumberland, PENNSYLVANIA — On September 9, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna employees gathered two days before the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to remember and honor those who died on that day, and those men and women who selflessly responded with courage and compassion. The ceremony also remembered those American warriors who are listed as Prisoners of War or still Missing in Action.

The Pentagon Memorial honors the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon and on American Airlines flight 77, which was flown into the building during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Sept. 8, 2016

Commentary: A day of remembrance, a day of unity — for nation and family

In observance of Patriot Day, a DLA employee reflects on how Sept. 11, 2001, affected her, changing her perspective on her role as a DoD civil servant and bringing her and her children closer.

Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix listens as Carmen Gordon, the Gold Star wife of Army Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, speaks of her husband’s heroics and ultimate sacrifice during a Patriot Day and POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony. (Photo by Sherre Mitten-Bell, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa.)

Sept. 15, 2015

Ceremony honors patriots and POW/MIAs

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Sacrifices for freedom must never be forgotten. Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, employees gathered on the fourteenth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, in remembrance of those sacrifices, which came as a reminder that freedom is not free.