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March 28, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts training on layout planning best practices

Defense Logistics Agency experts recently took part in a series of trainings focused on storage efficiency initiatives that can impact and continuously improve Distribution Center storage and production operations across the network, March 18-20 at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

March 4, 2024

DLA director has first look at mission, transformation efforts during visit to DLA Distribution

Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer, senior enlisted leader, DLA, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and toured the facilities at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Feb. 29.

Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.

Feb. 7, 2023

Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Da'Laine Simpson

In honor of Black History Month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution spotlights Da’Laine Simpson, a distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Nov. 9, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander tours EDC, largest distribution center in DoD Network

Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, toured the full range of facilities operated by DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, including operations hosted at Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg.

Nov. 8, 2022

DLA Installation management continues successful drive toward energy efficiency, resiliency

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution installation management has been, and continues to, undertake enhancement projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption at multiple locations across the DLA Distribution network.

Nov. 1, 2022

DLA Distribution leadership hosts Spanish delegation, imparts logistics lessons

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership met with logistics support leadership from Spain at DLA Distribution headquarters, Oct. 13. The Spanish delegation was there to learn how DLA Distribution manages sustainment operations.

Aug. 17, 2022

DLA Distribution Expeditionary team conducts first field training exercise since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary team conducted a live training exercise, the first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, from July 18 to July 29. The exercise took place at Fort Custer, Augusta, Michigan, and in conjunction with DLA Disposition Services.

May 18, 2022

Top enlisted position changes command at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

The position of senior enlisted advisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, changed hands May 4 as Army 1st Sgt. Marcio F. Teixeira relinquished command to Army 1st Sgt. Gabriel L. Hamilton. The moment doubled as a retirement ceremony for Teixeira honoring his over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.

May 4, 2022

DLA firefighters save lives in New Cumberland apartment fire

As fire raged through an apartment building on 813 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Defense Logistics Agency firefighters assigned to DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire & Emergency Services responded to the fire alarm at 7:26 a.m. Dec. 30. Initial reports from the scene identified a fire in a first-floor apartment and multiple victims trapped on the second floor.