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Archive: November, 2024

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Nov. 25, 2024

Outstanding employee recognized for years of service at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Williams, deputy director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution plans, training and modernization, received the Meritorious Civilian Service award, November 20, at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. He also served as the acting director from December 2023 to November 2024.

man in uniform speaks to audience

Nov. 25, 2024

C&T hosts 10th annual industry event, instills collaboration, communication

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — More than 1,000 representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles industrial base participated in the 10th annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry, hosted by DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, November 20-21.

Group discussion in a conference room

Nov. 25, 2024

Agency director hosts town hall and addresses agency’s future

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Director, Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, traveled to visit DLA Disposition Services headquarters for a town hall and discussion regarding the Annual Operating Plan.

Employees of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office pose for a photo

Nov. 22, 2024

HQC Pass and ID office employees ensure proper access, safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ensuring the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant organization employees, active-duty service members, retirees and their dependents are issued a government Common Access Card is just one job function for McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office employees.

COL Caldwell

Nov. 22, 2024

Leadership spotlight: A Q&A with Col. Woodje Caldwell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Woodje Caldwell.

The Aviation Spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman.

Nov. 21, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman

RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!

Men standing on boats holding flags.

Nov. 21, 2024

Troop Support Medical facilitates humanitarian donation to Galápagos Islands

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ’s Medical supply chain oversaw U.S. Southern Command’s donation of two medical trauma containerized modular clinic to Ecuador's Galápagos Archipelago, specifically for the islands of Isabela and Floreana, this summer. 

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Landis Maddox and Hall of Fame inductees bow their heads during an invocation at the 2024 Troop Support Hall of Fame induction ceremony November 19

Nov. 21, 2024

Five former employees inducted to DLA Troop Support Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA — Five former employees were inducted to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Hall of Fame during a ceremony in their honor November 19.

Employee at back of a trailer.

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA San Joaquin employee recognized as Carnegie Hero

TRACY, Calif. — A Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California employee has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for an act of heroism in which he put his own life in danger while attempting to save the lives of others.

Workers unload a delivery of fresh fruits, vegetables and eggs to an ITO location. Many ITO’s are in remote locations where the nearest grocery stores are miles away. (Photo Credit Mike Szklarski. DLA Troop Support – Subsistence)

Nov. 21, 2024

Largest Subsistence federal partnership contract benefits Indian Tribal Organizations

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Subsistence supply chain awarded the largest contract to support a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the conclusion of fiscal year 2023.