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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.
“Lifeless” breakroom redone with regional Italian flair
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Massimo’s Bistro, named for a longtime local national agency employee at the Aviano site, opened to critical acclaim in May.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 23, 2023
Globetrotting EOQ winner serves warfighters where they are
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Italy-based Operations Supervisor Angela Sakryd enjoys the unique challenges that property disposal can bring.
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.