DLA News Archive

April 1, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna expert recognized for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — David Wood, supervisory supply management specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was recently named one of DLA’s Ten Outstanding Personnel of the Year and received the Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contribution.

Oct. 3, 2024

Army logistics expert learns first-hand about DLA Distribution modernized sustainment solutions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Sannito, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army, G4, received a briefing on Defense Logistics Agency Distribution operations at DLA Distribution headquarters, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on September 18.

Sept. 23, 2024

Disasters and emergencies: Your Emergency Action Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As National Preparedness Month ends, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have heard time and time again about preparedness.

March 28, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts training on layout planning best practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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.

Nov. 9, 2022

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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 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.