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Archive: May, 2023

Head and shoulders picture of a man with the DLA logo

May 18, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Dennis Lopez

RICHMOND, Va. — Dennis Lopez shares details about his job as a DLA police officer police officer in Richmond, Virginia.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks behind a lectern.

May 18, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa host Joint Logistics Ball

Kaiserslautern, Germany — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain hosted the 2nd Annual Joint Logistics Ball at Heidelberg Castle May 6, 2023.

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

May 18, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen J. Luna took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Robert West during a change of command ceremony May 18. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

A large piece of green equipment with an extendable boom prepares to lift a container that is used to ship items on the back of semitrucks. The operation is taking place in a parking lot.

May 18, 2023

Ohio RTCH reuse saves over $1 million

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Columbus, Ohio, knew they could put a Rough Terrain Container Handler to good use, but with a price tag of over $1 million for a new one, it was just out of reach.

Nathaniel Steele and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Simpson have worked diligently to keep materials moving for the safety and support of fleet readiness at DLA Aviation.

May 18, 2023

Aviation recognizes February 2023 Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — February 2023 employees of the month Nathaniel Steele and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Simpson have worked diligently to keep materials moving for the safety and support of fleet readiness at DLA Aviation.

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May 17, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Sebastian J. Herrera

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Sebastian J. Herrera shares details about his job as a police officer for DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

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May 17, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Program fuels desire to serve, professional growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Nick Staufer began his career with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, it wasn’t a question of whether he would enter the ranks of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce – it was only a matter of when and where.

A portrait of John Kurtz on a DLA emblem background

May 17, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

DLA Aviation at Richmond celebrates April as 9-1-1 awareness month

May 17, 2023

DLA Aviation at Richmond celebrates April as 9-1-1 awareness month

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation marked 9-1-1 awareness during the month of April, ensuring Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees, contractors and visitors know how, when and why to call 9-1-1.

A photo of a man and his family, another photo of the same man helping a customer in a warehouse, but looking substantially smaller.

May 17, 2023

Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.