DLA News Archive

July 14, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin hosts F-35 Program Senior Leadership

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California, hosted senior leaders from the F-35 Joint Program Office, Lockheed Martin, U.S. Transportation Command, Accenture and DLA Distribution July 7.

July 9, 2021

DLA Distribution expands knowledge and training with DEFENDER-Europe 21 exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution played an integral role in the DEFENDER-Europe 21 exercise, testing the capabilities of the distribution network to support the warfighter flexibly and sustainably on an emergent basis.

July 8, 2021

DLA police and local counterparts conduct canine focused force protection measure at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Eight Pennsylvania canine teams from around the New Cumberland area met at the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s café annex to go over planning details before conducting a random antiterrorism measure or RAM for short.

July 1, 2021

Air Force and Navy logistics leaders visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Pentagon’s Director for Logistics, Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam C. Barrett and Defense Logistics Agency’s Director, Navy Vice Adm. Michelle C. Skubic, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 23 for an update on the agency’s COVID-19 support efforts and a tour of the modernization efforts at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

July 1, 2021

Fireworks safety message from DLA Installation Management Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, the only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. These shows are returning this year after being cancelled last year. Fireworks are simply not safe in the hands of consumers and cause thousands of injuries each year.

July 1, 2021

Priorities, vision set at new Troop Support commander’s town hall

PHILADELPHIA — For his first address to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce, new Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley emphasized starting with “why” during a town hall event June 25 in Philadelphia.

June 24, 2021

DLA Distribution Industry Day goes virtual

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a virtual Industry Day June 9 with over 180 industry representatives from 33 states participating. The event’s focus was to help industry partners do business with DLA Distribution and to encourage an open dialogue and exchange of information and ideas.

June 22, 2021

DLA Distribution Korea opens new warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea held a soft opening ceremony for their new warehouse June 4 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, and the Ministry of National Defense - Defense Installations Agency in attendance as honored guests.

June 17, 2021

Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.

June 14, 2021

DLA Troop Support provides masks to Philadelphia community centers

PHILADELPHIA — As part of President Joe Biden’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over 400,000 adult and youth face masks in May to 16 Philadelphia community centers.