DLA News Archive

Tag: change of command

March 2, 2018

Rivera takes command at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Cmdr. AJ Rivera assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, in a March 2 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Pacific commander Navy Capt. Timothy Daniels.

United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during an Aug. 11 ceremony.

Aug. 11, 2017

DLA Distribution Puget Sound welcomes Krisman

PUGET SOUND, Washington — United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman assumed command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, on Aug. 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith (left), then DLA Director of Logistics Operations, passes the flag to the new DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander, Army Col. Archie Herndon, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 7.

July 17, 2017

Herndon takes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM in ceremony

Defense Logistics Agency Central Command and Special Operations Command bade farewell to Army Col. Derrin Williams during a July 7 change-of-command ceremony at CENTCOM headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony.

July 14, 2017

Matthews takes the helm at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Virginia — United States Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew M. Matthews assumed command of DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, in a July 14 ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

July 13, 2017

Thetford recognized for achievements as commander of Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin greets customer support managers in the Planning and Support Division of DLA Aviation at Ogden during a trip to Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

July 12, 2017

An American Story: Army Command Sgt. Major Charles Tobin

DLA's senior enlisted leader retires July 12 after a 33-year Army career. He has served as DLA’s senior enlisted leader since May 2015, the agency’s sixth SEL since the position was established. His rise to the top of the enlisted ranks is a uniquely American story.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams passes the DLA flag to Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as she assumes command of DLA Aviation June 28, 2017 during a ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 6, 2017

DLA director hosts DLA Aviation change of command

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to capacity June 28 during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day and welcome Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as the next commander.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin presides over DLA Middle East’s change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain June 27. Chapin honored the efforts of outgoing commander, Army Col. Marc Thoreson, and provided encouragement and welcoming words to the new commander, Army Lt. Col. Henry Brown.

July 5, 2017

DLA Energy holds change of command ceremony

NAVAL SUPPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, Bahrain — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Col. Marc Thoreson during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain June 27.

The DLA Land and Maritime video archieve library contains streaming videos of Building 20 Auditorium events for associates based upon the event month. The GCDS playback links DLA CAC enabled.

June 30, 2017

June auditorium streaming events archive

Missed an event in the Auditorium in June? No worries - view the archive of videos. The video archive is CAC enabled and restricted to DLA associates.

Air Force Lt. Col. James Malec, right, assumes command of Defense Logistics Agency at Oklahoma City from Air Force Col. Kenton Ruthardt. Former DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, left, officiated the ceremony held at the Tinker Aerospace Complex, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 23, 2017.

June 28, 2017

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrates change of command and retirement

Richmond, Virginia — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrated two ceremonies, the organization’s change of command and Col. Kenton Ruthardt’s retirement, June 23.