DLA News Archive

Jan. 3, 2018

2018 Supplier Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Don't miss out on the next DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference & Exposition scheduled June 19 – 20, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jan. 2, 2018

DLA Distribution Susquehanna Parachute Rigger Team conducts military free fall

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — On a cold and blustery late November day, Parachute Rigger team members from the DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, gathered to prepare for a military free fall qualification jump over Paddy’s field in the township of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Dec. 28, 2017

Sasebo director retires after 41 years of service

SASEBO, Japan — Kenneth “Joe” Pirman, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka at Sasebo, Japan, will retire on Dec. 31, after 41 combined years of military and federal service.

Dec. 27, 2017

Lucio returns to Puget Sound as deputy commander

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington. Lucio previously served as the distribution center’s distribution facilities manager from 2008 to 2011.

Dec. 26, 2017

NAVSUP WSS commander visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Duke Heinz, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution supports the storage and distribution of critical parts for the Navy through its global network.

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Hill welcomes new director

HILL, Utah — Jim McArthur has been named director of DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Dec. 20, 2017

USASAC Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Stephen Farmen, and Command Sgt. Major Gene Canada, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15. Their day began with a command brief presented by Col. Brad Eungard, DDSP Commander, followed by a tour of facilities on the New Cumberland Depot.

Dec. 19, 2017

DLA Distribution employees honored at DLA 50th annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Among the honorees at this year’s DLA 50th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony were 15 DLA Distribution employees honored for their outstanding performance and contributions to DLA and its customers.

Dec. 15, 2017

DLA Troop Support and Distribution connection highlighted in tour

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support saw a clearer picture of how they work with DLA Distribution during a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12.

Dec. 14, 2017

Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 11 to learn about DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers.