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June 17, 2019

R&D program manager receives innovation award

Senthil Arul, who leads the Defense Logistics Information Research Program in R&D, was named one of AAGEN’s Innovative Leaders in Defense at its 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia. The award recognizes civilian and military leaders from throughout DoD who have embraced and promoted innovation during their careers. 

June 17, 2019

DLA Distribution Headquarters J4 Deputy Director retires

DLA Distribution Headquarters J4 Deputy Director, Navy Cmdr. Christopher R. Zegley, officially retired from the service June 11. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adml. Kevin M. Jones, officiated the retirement ceremony as family, friends, and coworkers looked on.  Jones presented Zegley with a Defense Meritorious Service Medal; a

June 14, 2019

DLA, DoD IT professionals share business system practices, efficiencies

Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders hosted colleagues from the services and various Department of Defense agencies at the Cross Service Program Executive Officer Summit in Chantilly, Virginia, in May.

June 14, 2019

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new commander

Georgia native Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. Charles M. Tellis, in a change of command ceremony held June 13.Army Col. Hattie Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, officiated the ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.In his remarks, outgoing commander Tellis

June 13, 2019

Speaker teaches workforce about leadership and being “the first”

Being first comes with challenges that Defense Logistics Agency employees in the Cereal City learned about during a June 11 Pride Month program sponsored by the Office Equal Opportunity and Diversity.”

June 13, 2019

DSCC associates kick-off the summer with new fitness festival

MWR hosted their rebranded fitness and wellness festival Fit Fest June 6 at the MWR Fitness Center, Swimming Pool and Eagle Eye Golf Course on the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

June 13, 2019

Safety officials share tips to avoid work-related mishaps

DLA employees experienced 694 mishaps in 2018 resulting in employees being away from work 1,321 days and having 5,241 days of restricted duty. Injuries affected employees’ personal lives and their co-workers, and hindered DLA’s ability to accomplish its mission.

June 13, 2019

Pilot internship program offers unique experience to high school students

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and Philadelphia School District celebrated the completion of a pilot internship program giving high school students an opportunity to gain federal work experience before graduation.

June 13, 2019

Tellis is awarded the Defense Meritorious Service

Commander Charles M. Tellis, Supply Corps, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service medal during a ceremony at DLA Distribution Bahrain June 13.“It’s truly an honor to preside over today’s ceremony as we bid farewell to Charles and celebrate the many accomplishments under his leadership,” said Army Col. Hattie Richardson,

June 13, 2019

Marines, DLA face challenges, strengthen partnership

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams met with Marine Corps leaders and staff June 12 at DLA’s headquarters to discuss how they could grow their partnership and improve support during the annual Marine Corps-DLA Day.