DLA Distribution News

Black and white image of man holding bars of soup in both hands.

June 21, 2023

Commentary: First agency director sketches, foretells growth in commodity management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Before his tour as first director of the Defense Supply Agency ended, Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara shared his ideas for improving military logistics with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.

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.

Group photo of DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders

June 20, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders collaborate to elevate joint logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 60 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration during their Annual Leadership Review.

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.

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June 19, 2023

Editorial: DLA helps DOD meet digital records requirements by June 2024

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services - Document Services is helping the Defense Department digitize paper records to meet National Archives and Records Administration requirements by June 2024.

Outgoing DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley, right, DLA Commander Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic passes the unit colors to incoming DLA Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, signifying the change of command during a ceremony July 15 in Philadelphia.

June 16, 2023

Commander reflects fondly on time at DLA, wishes Troop Support continued success

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley completed his tenure as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander during a change of command ceremony on June 15 in Philadelphia.

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.

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June 14, 2023

Human resources helps employees affected by retirement payment mistakes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 23,000 Defense Department employees, including 2,100 from the Defense Logistics Agency, over- or under-paid into their retirement funds.

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.

Locals tour mobile field clinics donated to aid in hurricane recovery in Honduras through the US Southern Command's humanitarian aide program. DLA Troop Support procured six mobile field clinics that were delivered in April.

June 12, 2023

DLA provides mobile field clinics to Honduras

PHILADELPHIA — To help restore medical infrastructure damaged by hurricanes, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain provided six mobile field clinics to Honduras through a US Southern Command humanitarian donation in April.

June 12, 2023

Call open for nominations for annual awards program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 11 for DLA's 56th Annual Employee Recognition Program.

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.

Combined PaCEr graduation ceremony held on DSCR.

June 9, 2023

DLA Aviation Pathways to Career Excellence program graduates combined classes

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division and Business Process Support Directorate’s Supply/Tech Training Division celebrated the graduation of 45 people from the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence program June 7.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Shirley hosts his last town hall event for Troop Support employees in Philadelphia on May 6. Army BG Eric P. Shirley assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on June 17, 2021. Under his leadership, DLA Troop Support annually provides more than $19 billion worth of food, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, as well as industrial repair parts for America’s warfighters and other valued customers worldwide.

June 9, 2023

Brig. Gen. Shirley hosts last DLA Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Shirley hosted a town hall event for Troop Support employees in Philadelphia on June 6.

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.