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Military and civilian personnel cut a red ribbon at the front entrance of a building.

Jan. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka celebrates new Sasebo warehouse with ribbon cutting ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian G. Iliff, commanding officer of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is proud to continue to provide joint distribution support from a new Sasebo facility.

electrical utility trucks work on electric lines

Dec. 27, 2023

DLA Energy supports U.S. Navy’s Indian Head electric utility services

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Utilities Services Division of DLA Energy awarded a utility services contract on Dec. 12, under the U.S. Navy’s Utilities Privatization Program, for the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland’s electric utility system.

Dec. 7, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime Sailor heads to Officer Candidate School

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated Logistics Specialist 1st Class Chelsea Spicer on her recent acceptance to Navy Officer Candidate School Nov. 29. She will report to OCS at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island in January to complete the 13-week course for commission as a supply corps officer.

Men and women with various costumes and life preservers on scramble to get into their cardboard boats at the beginning of a race at the edge of a pond. One man is dark skinned and one man wears a green boonie hat. A woman in a red and white Olive Oyl dress is almost out of the shot.

Oct. 18, 2023

Maritime Supplier Operations’ Spinacher cruises to victory at Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Smooth paddling by 'Popeye' and 'Olive Oyl' propelled the Spinacher to victory at the annual Navy Cardboard Regatta Oct. 11 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course pond. The boat race was hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to celebrate the Navy’s 248th birthday.

A group of Defense Logistics Agency and Navy leaders sit around a table in a conference room.

Oct. 18, 2023

DLA, Navy leaders discuss logistics, readiness during partnership meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders and key members of the Navy discussed logistics, readiness and several other topics during a partnership meeting Oct. 11.

A large group of smiling people sit in an auditorium facing the camera. Some are in business attire and some are in military uniforms. There are men and women.

Sept. 25, 2023

Relationship building and greater collaboration focus of summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime forward presence associates from across the country gathered at Defense Supply Center Columbus to rekindle relationships with their Columbus-based peers during a training summit for Maritime Customer operations personnel Sept. 11- 14.

Sept. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Indo-Pacom deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution briefed Bruce Blank, incoming DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander, Aug. 8 about the role, skills and logistics knowledge DLA Distribution brings to warfighter support.

Aug. 31, 2023

DLA Distribution participates in Talisman Sabre 2023

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 kicked off July 22 and concluded Aug. 4. It was the 10th and largest iteration of the exercise to date, consisting of field training exercises incorporating force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers and air combat and maritime operations.

Aug. 2, 2023

DLA Distribution launches new command video

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is launching a new video, “DLA Distribution: Enabling Readiness,” August 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the DLA YouTube site. The video highlights the amazing DLA Distribution workforce, the true powerhouse driving storage and distribution excellence.

June 29, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

BREMERTON, Wa. — Navy Cmdr. Marcus M. Craig took command of Defense Logistics Agency Puget Sound, Washington, from outgoing Navy Cmdr. Timothy J. Calvo, during a change of command ceremony June 29. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, officiated the ceremony.

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