DLA News Archive

Aug. 20, 2019

Subsistence, DLA Distribution support Pacer Goose mission

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain, in partnership with DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, provides support to the Air Force's annual re-supply mission, Pacer Goose Sustainment 2019, at Thule Air Base, Greenland.

Aug. 20, 2019

Toomey advisors meet with DLA Distribution leadership for operations overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Robert DeSousa, state director, and Dylan Clement, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, visited the midstate Oct. 11 to meet with the leadership of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The visit was part of an effort to visit all central Pennsylvania military installations and to serve as an

Aug. 19, 2019

Harris takes command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tiffany N. Harris took command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California during a ceremony held Aug. 16."Harris is a gifted leader and the right person to continue the strong and outstanding leadership that we have had at San Joaquin,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “Tiffany has

Aug. 16, 2019

Former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California commander receives Defense Superior Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Marine Corps Col. Andre T. Harrell was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 16.“Dre is an exceptional leader who has demonstrated unprecedented performance comparable to only a select few officers I have ever had the privilege of serving alongside,” said Rear

Aug. 13, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna presented the 2019 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was presented the 2019 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence August 9 during a video teleconference ceremony hosted by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Honorable Robert H. McMahon. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes outstanding

Aug. 9, 2019

Distribution Susquehanna initiates new awards program to motivate employees to bring forward new initiatives

Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs — Much like the ABC show “Shark Tank®” where entrepreneurs present their ideas to the sharks in the tank -- five titans of industry who made their own dreams a reality -- hoping to turn their ideas into lucrative empires, leadership of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania recently held the first version of its own shark tank. The intent of the

Aug. 2, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA Distribution headquarters employees during a recent building walk around here.  The following personnel received recognition and thanks:Steve Michael, Distribution J3, performed well above expectations during recent Distribution Logistics Operations

July 31, 2019

Demo Day for World War I Era Former DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After one hundred years standing on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna installation, building A1 is being demolished.Built in 1918, building A1 is the last original building on the installation. It was built under the command of former President Woodrow Wilson. The New Cumberland and U.S. Quartermaster Interior Storage Depot was also later

July 29, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at Team Rally

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution team rally July 23. The team rally began with Jones recognizing new Distribution teammates followed by an awards ceremony for teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.

July 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, Military Personnel Conduct COMREL Event at Historical Church in Presa

PRESA, Italy — DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military personnel conducted a community relations event at the Chiesa Maria Ss. delle Grazie Church.