DLA News Archive

Dec. 11, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna generously supports local Toys for Tots

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 2019 Marine Corps campaign Toys for Tots boxes overflow from generosity at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

Oct. 8, 2019

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Hosts Military/Elected Official Reception

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group hosted the first annual Military Leadership/Elected Officials Reception Oct. 1 at the Susquehanna Club, located on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna military base in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Elected officials included U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, Rep. Dawn Keefer, Rep. Barb Gleim, Rep. Sheryl

Oct. 4, 2019

Georgian Army Representatives Visit the Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and Office of Defense Cooperation liaison members representing the Georgian Army visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania -- learn warehouse processes.

Sept. 30, 2019

Marine Transporters Visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Headquarters Logistics Policy Office members and logisticians from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, tour the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania's Eastern Distribution Center.

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s leadership program is key to personal growth

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s leadership development program is focused on military officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian leaders alike, and it’s informed by, and nested with, DLA Director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams’ focus on people and culture.“We want to invest in our leaders by providing them

Aug. 21, 2019

Susquehanna installation hosts 2019 SummerFest and Organization Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its fifth annual SummerFest and Organization Day celebration  Aug. 14. The celebration began early with a special VIP Kids Day registration, where DLA Distribution employees were encouraged to bring their children to work with them and visit their workplaces. The children were

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

July 18, 2019

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars, the Defense Logistics Agency is always looking to fully utilize any and all materials on-hand before asking for more. From the paper used in office printers to propane tanks that fuel warehouse forklifts, DLA personnel are known for making the most of what they’re given.One example of this “culture of

July 12, 2019

International Students visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seventeen international students with the International Officers Supply Course taught by the U.S. Navy in Newport, Rhode Island, participated in a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, July 10. Students from twelve different countries participated; Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia,

July 1, 2019

DLA Distribution Public Affairs student tours Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Coming from a background of no previous military experience, I was not sure what to expect when I toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center. One thing for sure though — I was not expecting to see what actually happens in the warehouse on a day-to-day basis.The DDSP secretary of command staff, was kind enough to