DLA Distribution News

Group photo of family posing with run walk participation medals

July 1, 2024

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the first time after almost five years, the Defense Logistics Agency hosted Family Day at the McNamara Headquarters building June 25. Due to widespread global concerns, 2019 was the last time the agency hosted a large gathering event of this kind.

A graphic with a portrait of a male U.S. Navy Capitan on the left with the text, "Thank you, Capt. Cielo Almanza," underneath and a portrait of a female U.S. Navy Capitan on the right with the text, "Welcome, Capt. Phoebe Tamayo," underneath.

June 28, 2024

New leadership at the helm in San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Phoebe Tamayo took command during a ceremony held at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, as all present bid fair winds and following seas to Navy Capt. Cielo Almanza, who relinquished command and retired after 27 years of service.

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.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly behind podium speaking to Hackathon attendees

June 26, 2024

DLA’s inaugural Hackathon showcases potential tech solutions to logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Acquiring, piloting, testing and scaling artificial intelligence to revolutionize logistics operations is the goal of the Defense Logistics Agency’s inaugural Hackathon, DLA’s director told attendees during the June 24 event at the U.S. Army Museum.

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.

A portrait of Karyn Runstrom with the American and Senior Executive Service flags behind her, on top of a DLA emblem background

June 26, 2024

Runstrom selected as new DLA chief of staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency leader who began her career as an intern at DLA Troop Support in 2001 has been selected as the Defense Logistics Agency’s new chief of staff.

First responders provide aid to a child in a street.

June 25, 2024

Okinawa employee helps accident victim

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Japan-based agency environmental protection specialist’s quick reaction helped an 8-year-old boy pinned beneath a vehicle in May.

A Naval Admiral salutes as he passes down a red carpet through a joint military group of sideboys

June 24, 2024

Navy admiral assumes command of DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan and bid farewell to Navy Capt. Brian Anderson during a military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 21.

A group of about 30 people stand in front of a building

June 24, 2024

Acquisition professionals learn new skills from UNC faculty, industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A two-week program that provides advanced training on private-sector business practices is empowering DLA acquisition professionals to change thought patterns and apply risk-based decision-making to current and future problems.

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.

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June 21, 2024

Consumable item growth at DLA: From 67% to ‘Almost All’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's management of consumable items rose from 39% of the military’s expendable inventory in 1962 to 67% three decades later due to steady accretion and one massive transfer. The same pattern occurred on an accelerated timeline over the next decade and a half.

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.

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June 20, 2024

Consumable item growth at DLA: From 39% to 67%

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has managed consumables such as blankets, fuel and photographic film since receiving seven commodity supply centers in 1962. This two-part series details the agency's growing responsibility for consumable items through history.

Navy Rear Adm. Doug Noble Jr., the Defense Logistics Agency’s director of logistics operations, enters the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium before his retirement ceremony.

June 18, 2024

DLA logistics operations director retires after 35 years of service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. Doug Noble Jr., the Defense Logistics Agency’s director of logistics operations and commander of joint regional command support, celebrated the end of 35 years of active-duty service during a retirement ceremony June 14 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

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.