DLA News Archive

June 26, 2026

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Andy Henwood to Army Col. Christopher Urynowicz in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 25 at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

June 18, 2026

DLA Distribution Yokosuka welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, officially changed hands from Navy Cmdr. Daniel Moldonado III to Navy Cmdr. Long Tran in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 16 onboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

June 17, 2026

Partnerships and people at forefront as leaders change

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — New hands are on the reins at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. Army Lt. Col. Celina Pargo relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Kelly Svarstad during a ceremony at Camp Carroll, Korea, June 12. Army Brig. Gen. Kevin L. Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, presided over the ceremony.

June 8, 2026

Leadership of large-scale mission set changes hands

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Brandon S. Ebel relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, to Army Lt. Col. Nick Taylor at a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin L. Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 6. The event also served as a retirement ceremony for Ebel, acknowledging and honoring his 24 years of service in the U.S. Army.

July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.

July 18, 2025

Issitt succeeds Chunn as commander of DLA Distribution San Joaquin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Col. Brogan Issitt assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, from Marine Corps Col. Kevin Chunn during a ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, July 15.

June 12, 2025

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia welcomed its new commander, Navy Cmdr. Joshua Langhorne, during a change of command ceremony held June 11 onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Langhorne relieved Navy Cmdr. John Olabode, who led the distribution center for two years.

June 11, 2025

Hand at the helm changes at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, to Navy Capt. Eric Lockett during a change of command ceremony held June 5 at Naval Station Norfolk.

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.