DLA News Archive

Nov. 22, 2019

Troop Support “stands down” for safety, resiliency

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support were educated on warning signs of stress overload and ways to balance work and personal life during a “Safety Stand Down” event Nov. 21 in Philadelphia. Throughout the day, employees had opportunities to attend a presentation from DLA Chaplain Army Col. Robert Wichman, speak one-on-one with him and participate in discussions focused on safety and resilience.

Nov. 19, 2019

Distribution San Diego hosts retired Navy Vice Admiral Walter Davis

SAN DIEGO — Distribution San Diego hosts retired Navy Vice Admiral Walter Davis

Nov. 14, 2019

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles industry event affirms strong partnerships with military customers, vendors

PHILADELPHIA — Strong partnerships was the central theme of a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles military service and industry engagement event Nov. 6-7 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. More than 800 representatives from DLA, the military services and American clothing and textiles industry attended the fifth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry.

Nov. 13, 2019

Distribution continues to “Show Some Love” with the annual kick off of the CFC Campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Combined Federal Campaign 2019 kicks off at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Director of Logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Director Logistics visits DLA Distribution.

Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day program speaker shares story of resilience

PHILADEPHIA — Not giving up was the subject of Marine Corps veteran Jason Hassinger’s speech during the Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee’s annual Veteran’s Day program on Nov. 7.

Nov. 7, 2019

Innovative idea saves DLA Distribution millions in taxpayer dollars

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the largest Department of Defense distribution facility in the world, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s 1.7 million sq. ft. mechanized Eastern Distribution Center operates similar to any commercial distribution center in business today. One thing that separates the government-run distribution center from its commercial counterparts, however, is how money is spent.

Nov. 6, 2019

Resiliency Fair highlights new Wellness Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Wellness Center debuts at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna's Resiliency Fair, offering 20 minute meditative sessions.

Nov. 5, 2019

DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s Rogers promoted to chief petty officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Rogers, former mapping petty officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, San Diego, California, was promoted to chief petty officer at the Naval Base San Diego Theater, Sept. 13.

Nov. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Diggs participates in a once in a lifetime event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Diggs, a graduate of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program, participates in wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.