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Leadership transfers at Defense Department’s largest distribution center

July 22, 2022

Leadership transfers at Defense Department’s largest distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Command leadership transferred at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, when outgoing commander, Army Col. Trent Conner, relinquished command to incoming commander, Army Col. Samuel “Sam” Miller during a change of command ceremony July 22.

Three women stand on stage in a auditorium with flags and the DLA logo in the background. The woman on the left is dressed in Navy dress whites, the woman in the center is dressed in Navy dress whites and the woman on the right who holds the flag that was just passed from the woman on the left to the woman in the center to the woman on the right is dressed in Army dress blues.

July 22, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new leader in historic change of command ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime held a change of command ceremony July 22 at the DSCC Operations Center Auditorium, welcoming Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins.

man operating MHE

July 21, 2022

Safety takes center stage during COREX 22

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA proves that even during a large scale exercise, safety is still the number one priority.

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July 21, 2022

DLA prepares to act swiftly during hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, VA — Hurricane season runs from the early summer to late fall, but the Defense Logistics Agency prepares year-round to respond to natural disasters. In 2021, DLA provided $40 million in hurricane support, according to the Whole of Government Division. This included 752,000 gallons of fuel, 809,000 meals, 126 leased generators and 49 deployed civilians.

Terry and Perry Poole

July 20, 2022

DLA Energy customer account specialist reflects on serving with his twin

DLA Energy Customer Account Specialist Terry Poole has an identical twin, Perry. The brothers grew up sharing a love for hunting, fishing, and playing football. After high school graduation, they also shared a love for the U.S. Air Force.

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July 20, 2022

HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.

Man guides woman operating a forklift

July 18, 2022

COREX 22 kicks-off with training in Battle Creek, Michigan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — COREX 22 gets underway in Battle Creek, Michigan with refresher training.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins

July 18, 2022

Army aviator tapped to lead DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins will succeed U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry July 22 as commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Man in camo uniform talks to a group of men in camo outdoors.

July 14, 2022

DLA leaders visit team members, warfighters in Jordan, Kuwait

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s commander of regional combat support visited Army and Air Force leaders and DLA employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a tour of Jordan and Kuwait July 6-10.

empty bottles scattered

July 13, 2022

Tipping back: A commentary on alcoholism

My family was having dinner on a Monday night when my phone rang. It was my best friend Shelly’s dad. Shelly was in the hospital. She was struggling through a treacherous alcohol detox. Her skin and eyes were a deep yellow. She was severely bloated, weak, confused and barely able to speak.