DLA News Archive

July 13, 2020

Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell takes command of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor and Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews awarded for meritorious service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews passed command to Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell in a small, socially distanced ceremony on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, July 10. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific presided over the ceremony.

July 13, 2020

Beans, Bullets, Bandages and Care Packages - Fleet Logistics in the Indo-Pacific

SINGAPORE — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, with hundreds of ships, submarines and aircraft in the theater on any given day. That steady presence would not be possible without the responsive, resilient sustainment provided by the replenishment team at Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific / Task Force 73 and the Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force.

July 13, 2020

Employee helps pay Prince William County families’ school lunch debt

MANASSAS, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations employee Debbie Roulier also serves as a board member and social media coordinator for a nonprofit organization that pays off school lunch debt for families in Prince William County, Virginia.

July 13, 2020

2020 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams has announced nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

July 10, 2020

Disposal specialists surge to support Army readiness in NY

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Extra Defense Logistics Agency personnel reported to Fort Drum in June to help the 2nd Brigade Combat Team clear property books.

July 10, 2020

Local band gives music ‘top priority’ in time of COVID

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime employees navigated new work-from-home schedules in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, one employee’s hobby made its online debut in a series of web videos. Her hobby? Being lead singer in a local band.

July 10, 2020

Employee Assistance Program is here to help!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hello Land and Maritime! Well here we are – still at home and still social distancing – but with change in sight. If the stress of this situation becomes difficult, I encourage you to consider giving me a call or an email. Below I’ve included more ideas for maintaining good mental health.

July 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea, a key strategic logistics hub, conducts virtual change of command

KOREA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, conducted a virtual change of command ceremony July 10 with outgoing commander, Army Lt. Col. James M McGee, transferring command to Army Lt. Col. Corinne McClellan. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, Supply Corps, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific, presided virtually.

July 9, 2020

Williams says farewell in relinquishment of DLA command

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency director known for operationalizing the agency’s support to combatant commanders and driving development of the DLA Service Readiness Dashboard relinquished command to DLA Vice Director Mike Scott July 8 during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

July 9, 2020

San Joaquin honors Class of 2020 amid pandemic

TRACY, Calif. — The Civilian Welfare Fund Council at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is constantly finding ways to give back to the workforce and build morale. Weekly, the team meets to discuss ideas for fundraising opportunities and discuss ways of giving back to the employees.