DLA News Archive

Tag: Reserves

DLA Distribution Expeditionary reservists hammer spikes that secure flooring for an Alaskan Shelter during the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy on April 19, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin. Photo by Julian Temblador

April 25, 2023

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California hosted the Distribution Expeditionary Academy for DLA reservists for the first time in over three years on April 17, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. During the academy, DLA reservists undergo training that prepares them to conduct distribution activities on a deployment in support of the warfighter or natural disaster response.

From left: Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Jamie Fleischhacker and Rogelio (Roy) Diaz, DLA liaison officer for USSOUTHCOM take part in the final planning conference for Integrated Advance 17 exercise at U.S. Southern Command headquarters.

Jan. 11, 2018

Reservists help DLA expand exercise-planning capabilities

Members of DLA's Joint Reserve Force are helping plan DLA's joint and national training exercises.

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Josh Van Eaton (center) meets with Army Maj. Heather Herbert (left) and Michael Lunceford (right), an administrative specialist in the DLA Office of General Counsel. (Photo by Dianne Ryder.)

Dec. 20, 2017

Award-winning attorney lends talents to DLA as reservist

A Justice Department lawyer serving his Army Reserve duty at the Defense Logistics Agency was one of three people awarded Federal Employee of the Year for 2017 for their work in the government’s lawsuit against Volkswagen Group.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, places Army Col. James G. Gill’s, center, new colonel rank onto his uniform, along with Gill’s cousin Steve Peay during a promotion ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia December 1, 2017. Gill is DLA Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead, joining the organization in November.

Dec. 7, 2017

New DLA Troop Support Joint Reserves Forces lead promoted to colonel

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead said he was humbled, honored and grateful for the support of family and friends during his promotion ceremony Dec. 1.

Airman in fatigues with hand raise to give oath, facing half-left as USAF officer administers oath.

Aug. 28, 2017

Multifaceted DLA Aviation employee’s service supports nuclear mission

A technical sergeant in the Defense Logistics Agency Reserve Force predates most of the weapons systems he supports — but both DLA and the individual regard an unusual path to service as leading to the same destination: uncompromised readiness.

Seated civilian in suit, somberly holding folded US flag; at left, Navy captain in class A uniform moving toward viewer.

Aug. 9, 2017

DLA Joint Reserves leader brings closure to families of sailors killed at Pearl Harbor

The chief of staff for the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force has volunteered to serve on two honor details this year, returning to family members the remains of newly identified sailors killed in World War II.

In June, after about 3 years as the Executive Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, Navy Capt. Scott Giles will be leaving.

June 9, 2017

JRF Executive Officer leaves after second tour at DLA

In June, after about 3 years as the Executive Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, Navy Capt. Scott Giles will be leaving.

Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, DLA JRF Director, speaks to Air Force IMAs during an IMA All Call Feb. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Va., The event was designed to help IMAs and their leaders understand the benefits and practices of the Air Force IMA program.

Feb. 6, 2017

Inaugural all-call helps hone Air Force IMA processes, best practices

More than 70 Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentees and Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders recently joined in a two-day event to train, exchange ideas and broaden their skills, during the DLA JRF February Battle Assembly at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. IMAs, who are accountable to the Air Force

Nov. 20, 2016

New Director assumes command of DLA Joint Reserve Force

Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force Oct 1. Haven is now assigned as the director of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Reserve Force.