DLA News Archive

April 3, 2019

DLA Director lauds culture improvements, small business gains at Distribution DOP review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams sat down with DLA Distribution’s commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones and the organization’s senior staff March 18 to discuss DLA Distribution’s 2019 Dynamic Operating Plan at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, headquarters.

April 3, 2019

New Navy employees tour Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — New Navy employees visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 13 to learn how DLA Distribution does global logistics and tour the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center.

April 2, 2019

DLA Distribution Korea breaks ground on new warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Korea broke ground on a new warehouse in a ceremony Thursday, March 21.  “It is no wonder, given the importance of the mission, that Korea has made the decision to fund the construction of a new facility that will bring DLA Distribution into the 21st century by dramatically increasing both its capacity and capability,” said DLA

April 1, 2019

Troop Support, joint service panel discuss future of warfare, sustainment solutions

PHILADELPHIA — Dialogue on the future of warfare and how the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s sustainment solutions will enable service strategies was the focus of a conversation between military service planners and DLA Troop Support senior leaders March 21 in Philadelphia.

April 1, 2019

DLA Distribution’s Singh presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Future Operation’s Mark Singh received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 29, 2019

Troop Support retiree honored for 31 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Karen Goodburlet was honored by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for 31 years of federal service at a retirement ceremony March 28 in Philadelphia. The ceremony was presided over by DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Richard Ellis, who thanked Goodburlet for her dedication to the warfighter and highlighted her impact as a purchasing agent in the Medical supply chain.

March 28, 2019

DLA Distribution Oklahoma hosts Distribution’s Commanding Officer

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adml. Kevin M. Jones, visited DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 11, where he conducted a town hall and presented awards.  Jones shared his command philosophy to those gathered at the town hall held in the Central Receiving area.                                       During the DDOO

March 25, 2019

DLA Installation Support for Distribution’s Mellon presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Glenn Mellon, an equipment specialist for DLA Installation Support for Distribution – Engineering & Equipment Division, received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

People, culture key themes at Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Culture, innovation and personnel performance were amongst key topics during Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s quarterly town hall March 21.

March 22, 2019

DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — As a field activity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support headquartered in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific works directly with customers and industry partners to support the military during day-to-day operations, humanitarian assistance and contingency missions. These photos represent some of the warfighter support they have provided throughout the region over the March 3-14 timeframe.