DLA News Archive

March 14, 2022

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence delegation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The last time a United Kingdom delegation visited was in 2019. This is their first return visit since COVID-19 pandemic protocols have been eased.

March 10, 2022

New application helps DLA track COVID-19 test kits for White House mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency has developed a new dashboard application to provide real-time metrics as it packs and distributes millions of free COVID-19 at-home tests to American households as part of the White House test kit mission.

March 8, 2022

DLA Distribution more than doubles Veterans Affairs’ medical supply support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues their support to the Veterans Affairs Department, distributing approximately 12,000 pallets of supplies to VA healthcare facilities.

March 4, 2022

DLA Distribution Puget Sound provides quick turn support to USS Ohio project

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, is supporting a project that involves the complete overhaul and modernization of the USS Ohio.

March 2, 2022

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy prepares Navy ships for NATO exercise Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy moved a total of 10,300 pounds of material in support of Navy ships that are operating as part of NATO exercise Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022.

Feb. 22, 2022

DLA packs, ships COVID-19 tests for White House mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency has been working with the U.S. Postal Service since mid-January to pack and distribute 500 million free COVID-19 at-home tests to American households.

Feb. 2, 2022

DLA Distribution Senior Chief Petty Officer named Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Ruputz, Joint Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been named the DLA Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for 2021.

Jan. 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Special Commodities Branch wins DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award-Medium Team

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Within this dedicated group of 42 employees, over 530 years of practical floor experience and high levels of technical expertise combine to drive and shape the day-to-day operation of cold chain management for DDSP. 

Jan. 25, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Child and Youth Program wins the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Child and Youth Program won the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award.

Jan. 20, 2022

Distribution Norfolk C-PART Team wins DLA Team Performance Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk’s COVID-19 Pandemic Action Response Team won the DLA Team Performance Award (Small Team) in the Agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition program.