DLA News Archive

June 10, 2025

After year of transformation, York relinquishes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to Perry Knight, deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held June 9 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

June 2, 2025

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, welcomed its new commander, Navy Cmdr. Raymond “Joey” Lanclos, during a change of command ceremony held May 30 onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Lanclos relieved Navy Cmdr. Sean Moody, who led the distribution center for three years.

May 29, 2025

Meador takes command at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Timothy Owens during a change of command ceremony May 28 onboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution, officiated the ceremony.

May 21, 2025

Thomas assumes command at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, to Army Lt. Col. Andrew Thomas during a ceremony May 15 at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution.

April 18, 2025

Conant assumes command at DLA Distribution Red River, Lee retires after 20 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Caleb Conant assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Joseph Lee during a change of command ceremony on Red River Army Depot April 16. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution, officiated the event.

Aug. 9, 2024

New leader takes command of DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Samuel R. Miller relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Navy Capt. Andrew E. Henwood during a ceremony held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Aug. 9.

June 4, 2024

DLA Distribution bids farewell to Rear Adm. Chase, welcomes Rear Adm. York

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. York, during a change of command ceremony Friday, May 31. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, officiated the ceremony.

Aug. 19, 2021

Winds of change blow in Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City has a new leader. Air Force Col. James Malec relinquished command to Air Force Col. Jason Kalin during a change of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13.

June 21, 2021

DLA Europe and Africa welcomes new commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Departing DLA Europe & Africa commander Army Col. Krista Hoffman relinquished command to Army Col. Faith Chamberlain in a virtual ceremony June 14.

June 17, 2021

Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.