DLA News Archive

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

June 27, 2019

Riverview Golf Course Unveils Monument in Honor of 60th Anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Riverview Golf Course at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna celebrated its 60th unveiling ceremony Saturday, June 15. The Morale Welfare Recreation Office hosted a four-person scramble to unveil its new monument, which is a plaque to acknowledge the Riverview Golf Course’s 60 years of success. Col. James M. Callis, commander, DLA

June 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Industry Day Highlights Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Connections Between Civilian and Government Agencies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution held its second annual DLA Distribution Industry Day June 11-12 at the Susquehanna Club where an audience of 190 industry representatives from 71 companies participated in interactive briefings, facility tours and networking opportunities.Briefings from DLA leaders and subject matter experts included a detailed

May 20, 2019

Distribution Multicultural committee hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Headquarters employees and its Multicultural Committee, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day April 30, with a presentation by Retired Pennsylvania Office of Administrative Law Judge Felix Thau and music by the Cedar Cliff High School choir. The theme of this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Learning from the Holocaust: Beyond Religious Boundaries.”

May 9, 2019

Trout Derby Remains Popular Over the Years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 100 participated in the 2019 Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored children’s trout derby held Saturday, May 4, at the Children’s Trout Pond located off perimeter road at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.Children, ages 6-12 years, and their families were invited to come out and fish a well-stocked pond at this free annual event.

March 15, 2019

DDSP’s Aerial Delivery and Textile Section NCOIC retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Franz E Tovar, noncommissioned officer in charge, Aerial Delivery and Textile Section, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has retired from the Army having served 24 years in uniform. While coworkers, family, and friends watched, Army Col. March J. Callis, II, commander, DDSP, presented Tovar with the Defense Meritorious

March 6, 2019

Modernization in motion! Modernization is the key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of DOD Reform

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s holistic modernization strategy leverages our people, processes, automation and technology to drive increased productivity and greater efficiencies across the entire Distribution network. Modernization is key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of Department of Defense reform. DLA Distribution