DLA Distribution News

June 28, 2024

DLA Distribution employee recognized for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Perry Knight, deputy commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, presented Elizabeth Eldredge, chief, Command Support, DLA Distribution, with the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award during a ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters June 27.

A group of people pose outside of a building that is labeled 'Bowling Center'.

June 26, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka event celebrates employees, commemorates anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Yokosuka, Japan, leadership held an Employee Appreciation Day celebration in honor of the center’s 25th anniversary at the installation’s bowling center June 7.

two army officer portrait photos, side by side

June 21, 2024

Responsibility shifts at DLA Distribution Korea

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Nathan L. Hadlock relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea to Army Lt. Col. Celina S. Pargo during a ceremony held at Camp Carrol, Korea, on June 21. Army Col. Dennis K. Williams II, Military Deputy Commander, DLA Indo-Pacific Command, presided over the event.

The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Oklahoma City's, Breann Irving!

June 20, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Breann Irving

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Oklahoma City's - Breann Irving!

June 20, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employee contributions, commemorates Army birthday

TOBYHANNA, Pa — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, leadership held a cookout in appreciation of the organization’s employees’ efforts and celebrated the Army’s birthday June 13.

June 14, 2024

New hands take the helm at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian Iliff, a native of Cumberland, Maryland, relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. Daniel Maldonado during a ceremony held at Navy Base Yokosuka, Japan, June 14.

DLA Aviation at Ogden Change of Command photo

June 13, 2024

New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the ceremony.

June 11, 2024

DLA vice director visits Aviation to talk innovation, support

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s vice director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Aviation leaders and personnel June 11 to discuss key initiatives at the major subordinate command’s headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The visit included briefings on strategic projects, a lunch with senior civilians and coin presentations to a handful of select employees.

June 7, 2024

Aviation LWG offers unique insight to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gained insight into the operations of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast during a special all-hands Leadership Working Group forum June 4 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Incoming command takes the guidon from DLA Aviation commander

June 6, 2024

New leader takes helm of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 6 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, oversaw the ceremony where Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Smith took charge of the DLA Aviation industrial support activity from Air Force Col. Robert Magee.

DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Matthew Wood

June 5, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Matthew J. Wood

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Matthew Wood!

Leigh Method, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics, presents Army Lt. Col. Timothy Owens, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, and Jeremy Beckwith, deputy commander, DDCT, the 2023 the National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers Corporate/Agency of the Year Award on behalf of the DDCT Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Team. Beckwith also received a Logistics Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the DoD logistics enterprise via his technical expertise and selfless leadership during his 28-year military and civilian career.

June 5, 2024

DLA Distribution leaders, employees recognized at industry awards

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leaders and employees provided their perspectives on contested logistics and were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the recent National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers training conference at Picatinny, New Jersey, May 6-9.

Navy officer at retirement and change of command.

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.

June 4, 2024

Naval Postgraduate School students visit DLA Distribution San Joaquin for capstone project

TRACY, Calif. — Four students from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Depot San Joaquin, California, May 23 to gather information as part of their school’s capstone project.

June 3, 2024

Message from Rear Adm. Michael A. York, SC, USN, DLA Distribution Commander May 31, 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Message from Rear Adm. Michael A. York, SC, USN, DLA Distribution Commander May 31, 2024