DLA News Archive

Jan. 30, 2026

DLA Warner Robins prepares for new Warehouse Management System

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Warner Robins, Georgia, personnel conducted two rehearsals of concept drills Jan. 14, marking a critical step in the site’s transition from the legacy Distribution Standard System to the new Warehouse Management System.

Jan. 22, 2026

DLA showcases tech to modernize military logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Warehouse Utilization program managers from the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations directorate hosted a technology demonstration at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, bringing together stakeholders from across the War Department to showcase advances in logistic agility through modernizing warehouse management Jan. 7.

Dec. 22, 2025

‘One team, one mission’: DLA Distribution commanding general charts course for modernization, readiness during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, held a town hall at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Dec. 9.

Dec. 19, 2025

WMS goes live at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, enhancing Warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After months of training, coordination, exercises and support from across the Defense Logistics Agency enterprise, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania operations went live using the Warehouse Management System Nov. 10.

Sept. 24, 2025

DLA Distribution Korea successfully launches new Warehouse Management System

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has successfully transitioned to the new Warehouse Management System, marking a significant milestone in modernizing logistics operations and ensuring uninterrupted logistics support to U.S. Forces Korea and the Pacific theater.

Sept. 15, 2025

DLA Vice Director visits DLA Distribution Headquarters, receives updates on modernization, strategic initiatives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Brad Bunn, Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21, receiving a comprehensive update on the agency’s strategic initiatives, recognizing outstanding employee contributions, and touring the Eastern Distribution Center. The visit underscored DLA’s commitment to modernizing its distribution network and leveraging data to optimize performance and support warfighter needs.

Aug. 4, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe goes live with warehouse management system, optimizes logistics operations

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially launched the newly implemented Warehouse Management System at the distribution center in Germersheim, Germany, July 20.

July 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe set to go live with new warehouse management system

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe is poised to go live with Warehouse Management System July 21, marking a significant modernization effort following months of intensive preparation at the distribution center located in Germersheim, Germany.

May 16, 2025

WMS goes live at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

TRACY, Calif — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the latest distribution center to make the transition to the new Warehouse Management System from the old Distribution Standard System, providing the site a modernized platform, enhancing auditability and efficiency.

April 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Commander engages with West Coast, Pacific-region sites

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, recently engaged with employees and leadership during a series of visits to DLA Distribution sites on the west coast of the United States, Japan and Korea.