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Brochure | May 30, 2025

DLA Distribution Relinquishment of Command

For a PDF copy of the program for today's ceremony, please follow this link or  press the image above.

Arrival of the official party

 Mr. Perry Knight, SES
DLA Distribution Deputy Commander
 Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. York, SC
DLA Distribution Commander
Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly
DLA Director

Presentation of colors Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna Color Guard
 
National Anthem
 
Invocation Mr. Rudy Geisler
 
Remarks by

Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly
DLA  Director

Relinquishment of Command Ceremony

Remarks by Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. York
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Commander
 

Service Medley

 

Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, DLA Director

Army Lt. Gen.
Mark T. Simerly, DLA Director

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Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. York, commander, DLA Distribution

Navy Rear Adm.
Michael A. York, commander, DLA Distribution

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Mr. Perry Knight, SES, deputy commander, DLA Distribution

Mr. Perry Knight, SES
deputy commander, DLA Distribution

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