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

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

# Distribution’s McPeake promoted to lieutenant commander

By Brianne M. BenderDLA Distribution Public Affairs

                NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania  –              

When asked of his first impression of Navy Lt. James McPeake, DLA Distribution commander Army Brig Gen. Richard Dix described him as “very confidant, very sharp and can make things happen.”

McPeake, joint operational support officer with DLA Distribution’s Organizational Management directorate, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in a ceremony on June 1. Dix was on-hand to assist in administering the oath to McPeake, who then had his new rank pinned on by his wife Kelley as daughters Peri and Lucy watched.

Born and raised in Nashville, Tenn., McPeake enlisted in the navy in September 2003, attending officer candidate school in Pensacola, Fla. He was commissioned as an ensign December 5, 2003.

He attended Navy Supply Corps Basic Qualification Course in Athens, Ga., and reported to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVEN in Gulfport, Miss., as the assistant supply officer.  McPeake later served with Naval Special Clearance Team ONE in San Diego, Calif.  

Additionally, he completed a tour with U.S. Forces-Iraq at Camp Victory as a logistics planner for the Joint Plans and Integration Cell.  Upon completion of his Individual Augmentation tour he reported as the “CHOP” to the USS MICHIGAN SSGN 727 BLUE, a submarine home ported in Bangor, Wash.

McPeake graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. With a deep desire to further his career, he is currently enrolled in an MBA program through Liberty University.  “There is still a lot more I plan to do in my professional life,” he said. 

During the ceremony, he took a moment to thank the individuals who have supported him throughout his career, highlighting his gratefulness to his wife and family. McPeake also touched on his time here at DLA, saying “I have been so blessed to work with the team here at DLA Distribution.” 

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

Defense Logistics Agency; DLA; Defense Logistics Agency Distribution; DLA Distribution; DLA Distribution Headquarters; Miltary; Navy; promotion; people and culture