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May 19, 2026

DLA Distribution personnel earn national recognition for logistics excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the logistics field at a banquet during the NIPHLE National Training Event in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, May 6.

People putting together ration kits in a warehouse.

May 18, 2026

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Unitized Group Rations keep warfighters fed

TRACY, Calif — Since 1985, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin’s UGR mission has been assembling, packing and shipping various types of rations kits. Known originally as Unitized Tray Rations, the facility has operated based on the meal kits needed according to the operational and exercise schedule of the military services.

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May 4, 2026

DLA Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025 Defense Organizational Climate Survey during a town hall meeting in New Cumberland, April 29.

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May 1, 2026

Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, reviewing critical logistics operations, engaging directly with personnel, and discussing strategic facility infrastructure to ensure continued mission excellence.

John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

April 30, 2026

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

PHILADELPHIA — A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building a resilient workforce can transcend any boundary, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mentorship collaboration with experts from DLA Troop Support.

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform sits indoors at a conference room table with flags behind him speaking to a group of people also seated at the table.

April 20, 2026

DLA Distribution hosts DLA director for Annual Operating Plan review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, for an update on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress and discussions on Warehouse Management System sustainment and modernization priorities at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, April 14.

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April 3, 2026

DLA Distribution Europe makes headway on MRE transport challenges

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, attended the joint meeting of the RID/ADR/ADN Committee of Experts and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Bern, Switzerland, March 25-26 to find a solution for regulatory challenges hampering the shipment of Meals, Ready-to-Eat, or MREs, in Europe.

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform stands inside a large warehouse speaking to a man and woman.

March 10, 2026

Warehouse Management System implemented at DLA Distribution Warner-Robins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution officially implemented the Warehouse Management System at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Feb. 17, marking a significant milestone in their modernization efforts.

A group of nine people, one wearing a camouflage military uniform, pose for a group photo indoors in a conference room.

March 6, 2026

DLA Distribution Anniston partners with local university to cultivate future talent

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, and Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, have launched a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and creating a future talent pipeline.

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform prepares for a parachute jump outside in a snow covered field.

Feb. 27, 2026

Taking the leap toward readiness: DLA Distribution Susquehanna riggers reclaim critical airborne skills

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Army parachute riggers assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hit a major milestone in restoring their organic airborne capabilities by executing a jump training evolution Feb. 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap.