DLA News Archive

Aug. 17, 2026

Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the Honorable Brian Birdwell, Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment, and Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director, DLA Logistics Operations, for a strategic discussion on the global logistics network supporting joint forces Aug. 13 at the organization headquarters in New Cumberland.

Aug. 14, 2026

New Employee Orientation Program brings together DLA Distribution, installation partners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in collaboration with DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, has launched a new, standardized New Employee Orientation program, welcoming its first class of new hires June 15, at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland.

Aug. 10, 2026

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Laquita Bryant assumed the role of senior enlisted advisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, from Army 1st Sgt. Rayon Cunningham during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 3.

Aug. 7, 2026

DLA Distribution completes global warehouse modernization with Hill, Utah Go-Live, focus shifts to stabilization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, has transitioned to the modernized Warehouse Management System, marking the final site in the command’s global network to adopt the platform. This milestone completes a multi-year global rollout across all 24 DLA Distribution locations.

July 31, 2026

Faris named DLA Distribution deputy commander, joins Senior Executive Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph Faris has been named deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and selected as a member of the Senior Executive Service.

July 21, 2026

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution San Diego

SAN DIEGO — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Phoebe Tamayo to Navy Capt. Edelio “Del” Joloya in a ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, July 17.

July 17, 2026

DLA Distribution hosts agency vice director to discuss strategy, modernization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn and other members of the agency's headquarters staff for an update on the command’s Annual Operating Plan, a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center and to recognize outstanding employees.

July 17, 2026

At the nexus of readiness: Gen. Caine visits DLA's largest distribution hub

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, July 14 to observe firsthand how the command supports warfighter readiness and is modernizing its operations.

July 14, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella bridges the gap with strategic staff ride

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy — In military logistics, connecting the supply chain directly to the warfighter's mission is critical for operational success. To bridge this gap, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military and civilian team recently conducted an immersive staff ride with the Air Force's 7th Reconnaissance Squadron.

July 9, 2026

DLA Distribution Europe welcomes new commander, honors outgoing leader's legacy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially changed hands from Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky to Army Lt. Col. Joseph Bower in a ceremony presided over by Army Col. Tracy Yates, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, July 8.