DLA - Defense Logistics Agency
08/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2024 08:52
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s, SummerFest celebrates employees, families
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. -
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna's, SummerFest celebrates employees, families
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna's, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation joined forces to recognize their military and civilian workforce and their families during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7.
The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania color guard presents the colors during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
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The event kicked off with an opening ceremony keynoted by Army Col. Samuel Miller, former commander, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna's, SummerFest celebrates employees, families
"SummerFest and Organization Day is a way to celebrate another year of hard work and excellence accomplished by every member of this team," Miller remarked. "Today isn't just an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna team, but an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the entire DLA Susquehanna family - we recognize our tenant activities and family members that play a vital role in accomplishing our mission."
Army Col. Samuel Miller, former commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, commander, provides remarks during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
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The event was the last for Miller as commander, who passed responsibility for the distribution center to Navy Capt. Andrew Henwood Aug. 9.
Robert Montefour, site director, DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, served as the emcee for the opening ceremony and shared the role Installation Management plays in keeping Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna operational.
Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna's, SummerFest celebrates employees, families
Robert Montefour, site director, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, provides remarks during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
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"Our DLA Installation Management team takes care of the day-to-day operations of the installation," he said. "This includes the coordination and setup of great events like this one today."
Montefour also highlighted the entertainment, events and activities that were available to attendees throughout the course of the day.
Despite the rain, participants took advantage of multiple activities during the event, including music, free swimming and golf, a magic show, petting zoo, craft stations, various yard games, inflatable activities, dunk tank, balloon artist and a variety of food and drink options.
A Defense Logistics Agency family member pets a snake at a petting zoo during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
Defense Logistics Agency family members play on a bounce house during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Matthew Mahoney, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gary Maurer, executive officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, dunks a DLA employee during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
A Defense Logistics Agency family member plays a strength game during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7. Photo by Dorie Heyer, DLA Distribution Public Affairs
Throughout the course of the day, approximately 2,000 members of the DLA team attended the event.