DLA Distribution News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Siris A. Alma, center, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea Deputy Commander Justano Newbold, left, and DLA Distribution Korea Commander, Army Lt. Col. Nathan Hadlock celebrate the promotion of Alma, May 12, 2023, at DLA Distribution Korea on Camp Carroll, South Korea.

June 8, 2023

DLA Distribution Korea celebrates Army promotion

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Army Staff Sgt. Siris A. Alma was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 1st Class during a May 12 promotion ceremony on the first floor of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea warehouse. DLA Distribution Korea employees and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony was streamed via Microsoft Teams and Facebook Live for family, close friends0 and others to view remotely.

Amritpal Singh packs components into an Express Ration box on May 22, 2023 inside of a distribution warehouse.

June 2, 2023

DLA Distribution San Joaquin adds E-ration to its distribution repertoire

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, employees started to pack, store and ship express rations in support of DLA Troop Support requirements in May 2023. E-Rations, utilized by the Marine Corps and the Army, replace the need for kitchen equipment and allow warfighters to have a hot meal in any combat or training environment.

People standing in a circle on the deck of a U.S. Navy ship.

May 30, 2023

DLA R&D and the Navy Postgraduate School visit DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted staff from DLA Research & Development’s strategic distribution and disposition team, DLA Distribution Headquarters and the Naval Postgraduate School.

Photo is of three people, one woman, one man in military uniform and another man cutting a big sheet cake.

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin site director Jonathan Mathews and police chief Christy Hardt laid a wreath in honor of the law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. (DLA photo by Julian Temblador)

May 22, 2023

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

TRACY, Calif. — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin, law enforcement officers of the local community, congressional staff and local city council members paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 17 in the fire bay of the Public Safety Center. DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin Family Advocacy Program manager Sharon Stewart served as the keynote speaker.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

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 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.

Photo is of a group of people standing in a large warehouse

May 16, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.