DLA Headquarters News

July 13, 2020

Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell takes command of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor and Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews awarded for meritorious service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews passed command to Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell in a small, socially distanced ceremony on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, July 10. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific presided over the ceremony.

Four women and six school children pose with a check presented to Coles Elementary School in Manassas, Va., Dec. 20, 2019.

July 13, 2020

Employee helps pay Prince William County families’ school lunch debt

MANASSAS, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations employee Debbie Roulier also serves as a board member and social media coordinator for a nonprofit organization that pays off school lunch debt for families in Prince William County, Virginia.

July 13, 2020

2020 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams has announced nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

July 10, 2020

Disposal specialists surge to support Army readiness in NY

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Extra Defense Logistics Agency personnel reported to Fort Drum in June to help the 2nd Brigade Combat Team clear property books.

July 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea, a key strategic logistics hub, conducts virtual change of command

KOREA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, conducted a virtual change of command ceremony July 10 with outgoing commander, Army Lt. Col. James M McGee, transferring command to Army Lt. Col. Corinne McClellan. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, Supply Corps, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific, presided virtually.

Four men - two in suits, the others in a white Navy dress uniform and a green Army dress uniform - stand in a line in preparation of passing the DLA flag from one person to the other

July 9, 2020

Williams says farewell in relinquishment of DLA command

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency director known for operationalizing the agency’s support to combatant commanders and driving development of the DLA Service Readiness Dashboard relinquished command to DLA Vice Director Mike Scott July 8 during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

July 2, 2020

DLA Distribution bids farewell to EEO director, presents award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former DLA Distribution EEO director awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

July 1, 2020

Jones relinquishes command via virtual ceremony at DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones passed the helm to Acting Director, Perry L. Knight, June 26. DLA Director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Headquarters in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.

June 30, 2020

FedMall offers COVID-19 protective equipment to small businesses, state and local agencies to follow mid-July

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As of June 22, FedMall's new COVID-19 Contingency Corridor allows small business contractors to choose from over 200 items through nine vendor catalogs.

June 30, 2020

Meade site adds warehouse capacity

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 40,000 square foot expansion is just part one of a three-pronged development plan for the geographically critical military property disposal site.

June 30, 2020

DLA Aviation employees support each other during COVID-19 pandemic

Richmond, Va. — Executing the mission while taking care of each other and remaining resilient during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are top priorities for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees in Cherry Point, North Carolina, who are actively supporting the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East.

June 25, 2020

Property, waste disposal effort grows in Poland

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Major exercises in Eastern Europe mean regular engagements for DLA Disposition Services personnel supporting rotational forces in Poland.

June 25, 2020

DLA Distribution Europe marks leadership change with ceremony

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Lt. Col Ackiss awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal For his accomplishments as commander.

A woman sits at a desk surrounded by other desks and computers with TV monitors in the background.

June 24, 2020

ASOC enhances agency capabilities during COVID-19

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Since DLA’s establishment in 1961, the agency has relied on the many iterations of its operations center as the single point for coordinating agencywide responses during disasters and emergencies.

June 24, 2020

Change of Command signifies transfer of leadership at largest Defense Department distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, leadership transferred from Army Col. James M Callis to Army Col. Trenton J Conner in a change of command ceremony June 24.