DLA Distribution News

DLA SEL visits DSCR, seeing the world famous Bellwood Elk for herself.

June 29, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader experiences world famous Bellwood Elk firsthand during trip to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Major Tomeka O’Neal traveled to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, June 27, to engage with enlisted service members on a variety of topics and share leadership experiences.

June 29, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

BREMERTON, Wa. — Navy Cmdr. Marcus M. Craig took command of Defense Logistics Agency Puget Sound, Washington, from outgoing Navy Cmdr. Timothy J. Calvo, during a change of command ceremony June 29. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, officiated the ceremony.

photo is of three sailors with one holding the U.S. flag and three men in military uniform saluting

June 28, 2023

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi welcomes new commander Owens and bids farewell as Autrey retires

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, welcomed Army Lt. Col. Timothy J. Owens and bid a fond farewell to Army Lt. Col. Cody M. Autrey during a change of command and retirement ceremony June 27.

Navy Rear Adm. Chase, SC, Commander DLA Distribution official photo.

June 28, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers July 4 remarks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, SC, Commander DLA Distribution, delivers his remarks to the workforce ahead of the July 4th holiday.

June 22, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Antwine Ray

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Military members in uniform passing a flag.

June 21, 2023

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, command changes hands

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joseph J. Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas during a change of command ceremony June 14. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

June 21, 2023

DLA Aviation at OKC lactation program supporting nursing mothers with dedicated space

Richmond, Va. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City will soon open a new lactation room to support nursing mothers, further solidifying their commitment to helping employees achieve work-life balance.

Aviation supervisory procurement analyst recognized as an emerging leader DOD wide.

June 20, 2023

Aviation procurement analyst recognized as emerging leader within DOD

RICHMOND, Va. — Alicia Jackson, a supervisory procurement analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division, recently graduated from the 2023 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program.

DLA Distribution wishes Navy Cmdr. Eugene “Geno” Dawson, left, fair winds and following seas and welcomes Navy Cmdr. Benjamin “Ben” Muniz, as Commander, DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy!

June 16, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Benjamin “Ben” Muniz took command of Defense Logistics Agency Sigonella, Italy, from outgoing Navy Cmdr. Eugene “Geno” Dawson, during a change of command ceremony June 15. DLA Europe & Africa Commander, Col. Faith Chamberlain officiated the ceremony.

Employee Spotlight recognizes Cynthia 'Cindy' King.

June 16, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Cynthia ‘Cindy’ King

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 15, 2023

Aviation’s Marine Customer Facing Division hosts appreciation cookout at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center

RICHMOND, Va. — Marines and civilians from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Marine Customer Facing Division, hosted a cookout for veterans and employees June 2 at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.

DL Aviation Marine Aviation Wholesale Resident Course brought in 39 military and civilian individuals who are attached to or work with Marine aviation units across the country and as far away as Okinawa, Japan.

June 13, 2023

Maintaining critical support to the Marine aviation fleet worldwide takes center stage on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Aviation Marine Aviation Wholesale Resident Course took place June 6-8 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 13, 2023

DLA Aviation at Warner Robins employees Spring into fun

Richmond, Va. — After nearly four years, employees with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins leapt at the opportunity to enjoy springtime fun on a grand scale during the spring fling event May 19 at Robins Park on Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

June 12, 2023

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma employees build skills during deployments

Richmond, Va. — It’s not unusual for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma employees to support warfighters with overseas deployments. Aaron Korstjens and Rachel Vardaman spent their recent deployments developing new skills that will help them continue to support stateside customers.

The Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce alongside Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders and the family of Stephen Byus officially opened the Stephen Byus Central Issue Facility Warehouse June 8 during a memorialization ceremony at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

June 9, 2023

Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.