DLA Distribution News

May 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Bahrain supplies US Central Command troops despite border restrictions

BAHRAIN, SOUTHWEST ASIA — The Defense Logistics Agency continues supplying U.S. forces in the Middle East despite COVID-19-related border restrictions by using sea routes instead of transporting via cargo trucks.

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's National African American/Black History Month Message

May 13, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer honors national Asian-Pacific islander month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution joins the Department of Defense and the nation in paying tribute to the Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians who demonstrated selfless service and sacrifice in the U.S. Army, Army Air Forces, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the home front during World War II.

May 11, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins new director appointed

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution has appointed Joe E. Arnold as the Director of DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia May 11.

Video still with images from workers in different warehouse areas with the words "to the Defense Logistics Agency's frontline team: This shout out is for you,"

May 11, 2020

New ‘Home Team’ video highlights DLA employees continuing agency mission amid COVID-19

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This video is a shout out to thank all of our frontliners, our essential employees and all of Team DLA for their hard work and dedication in supporting the critical COVID-19 mission while also continuing to support the Warfighter and our Whole of Government partners.

May 8, 2020

San Joaquin’s Unitized Group Rations team provides 65,000 meals in support of COVID-19

TRACY, Calif. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, have supplied over 65,000 heat-and-serve meals to warfighters and first responders in the coronavirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020

DLA Distribution delivers Tyvek protective suits to Army units in Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army units throughout Europe are receiving Tyvek protective suits to be worn by employees disinfecting facilities and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander mitigates concerns among essential workers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, are mitigating concerns among essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by updating them on policy changes and safety measures through on-site meetings.

May 1, 2020

DLA Distribution employees battle blaze; saving lives and material through bravery

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — What started as an electrical fire could have easily turned into a disaster for all the employees throughout the building had it not been for the exemplary actions taken by the employees involved.

April 29, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Day retires after 25 years of federal service

A highly skilled leader in EEO, Beth A. Day's attention to detail, responsiveness and customer service was instrumental in managing a large EEO Program with geographically sparse employees.

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City demonstrates the “Oklahoma Standard,” keeping F-35 parts moving during COVID-19 pandemic

April 27, 2020

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City keeps F-35 parts moving during COVID-19 pandemic

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Oklahomans have a long history of overcoming adversity, lending a helping hand to neighbors and always maintaining hope and resiliency, even in the most trying of times. It’s what they proudly refer to as “The Oklahoma Standard.”

April 24, 2020

DLA Distribution’s F&MWR Chief retires after nearly 36 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Having served nearly 36 years in federal service, James A. Marshall retires from his position as chief, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation April 30.

April 23, 2020

DLA Distribution RDT member expedites customers’ COVID-19 requirements

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Charlie Hughley is helping the RDT determine supply needs for ARNORTH medical units mobilizing to assist hard-hit communities. He’s expediting and tracking delivery for items like respirators, protective gowns and gloves for the 337th Theater Sustainment Command and the 3rd, 4th and 13th expeditionary support commands.

April 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna provides oxygen tanks for hard-hit COVID-19 cities

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — The oxygen tanks are being distributed to medical communities to support victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City and Seattle, two hard-hit U.S. cities.

April 20, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna ships urgent COVID-19 supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s largest distribution processing facility continues packing and shipping vital supplies to military services and federal agencies supporting the global COVID-19 response.

Andy McElroy, a transportation driver at Marine Corps Logistics Command, helps Shipping and Receiving Technician Christopher Leymeister (seated on forklift) with the loading of personal protective suits the command provided to the Defense Logistics Agency as part of their effort to gather supplies for the COVID-19 response.

April 17, 2020

DLA, DTRA offers excess protective suits for COVID-19 with help from Marine Corps

ALBANY, Georgia — More than 40,000 protective suits earmarked for military response to chemical and biological hazards have been redirected to protect those battling COVID-19 after joint efforts by the Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Marine Corps Logistics Command.