An official website of the United States government         Here's how you know         
**Official websites use .mil**
A **.mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
**Secure .mil websites use HTTPS**
 A **lock (lock )** or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Skip to main content (Press Enter).

Defense Logistics AgencyThe Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency

Search
Search

Search

-  Home		 
-  What DLA Offers    -  Excess Property Disposal             
  -  Document Services             
  -  Products             
  -  Services             
  -  Programs 
-  Working With DLA    -  Applications             
  -  Small Business             
  -  Federal and International Cataloging             
  -  Defense Data Standards             
  -  Events             
  -  Procurement Policies             
  -  Government Programs             
  -  Forms 
-  Organizations    -  DLA Headquarters             
  -  DLA Aviation             
  -  DLA Disposition Services             
  -  DLA Distribution             
  -  DLA Energy             
  -  DLA Land and Maritime             
  -  DLA Troop Support             
  -  DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM             
  -  DLA Europe & Africa             
  -  DLA Indo-Pacific 
-  Customer Support    -  Self Help Tools             
  -  How to Order             
  -  Find Your Order             
  -  Customer Facing Offices             
  -  Training             
  -  Brochures             
  -  Warfighter Support             
  -  Customer Service Management 
-  Careers		 
-  About DLA    -  Contact Us             
  -  Locations             
  -  Leaders             
  -  News             
  -  History             
  -  Media Gallery             
  -  DLA Campaigns 

HomeAbout DLANewsNews Article View

# DLA Distribution Commanding General's Independence Day Message

By BG John S. Laskodi

                NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa.  –              
DLA Distribution Team,
As we celebrate this Independence Day, please remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians who are deployed in harm's way, fighting to preserve the hard fought freedoms which we continue to enjoy.  Freedom isn't free, so please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers as well, as we are thankful for their sacrifice which allows these heroes to serve our Nation.   

Our global DLA Distribution network is a vital national security resource which provides the right material...at the right place and time...without which the Warfighter could not conduct their combat mission.  This Distribution capability is provided by you, our superb workforce, who understands the importance of your mission and works hard every day to deliver upon DLA's commitment to the Department of Defense.  

Every one of you is important to our ability to deliver our Distribution capability.  As you enjoy some time off this holiday weekend, do it safely to prevent unnecessary injury or loss of life.  According to the American Automobile Association, a record-breaking 44.2 million people will travel the nation's roads, skies, rails and waterways over the holiday weekend, an increase of 1.3 million from last year.  Whether you have longstanding travel plans or a last minute road trip in mind, take appropriate precautions to ensure everyone arrives, enjoys the trip, and returns home safely.  

On behalf of Ms. Gonzales and I, and from my family to yours, enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends and thank you for what you do every day.  I am proud to be on your team!   

Happy Independence Day!  

 
BG John S. Laskodi
Commanding General
DLA Distribution
 

DLA Distribution - Right Things....at the Right Place, at the Right Time!
We are DLA - America's Combat Logistics Support Agency!
 

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

DLADLA DistributionIndependance DayJuly 4thPeople and Culture