DLA News Archive

Oct. 29, 2015

Eisenhower students learn DLA Distribution future plans strategy, tour DoD’s largest warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy in Washington, D.C., visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oct. 23 to discuss how DLA is evolving to continue delivering logistics solutions to the Combatant Commands.

Oct. 27, 2015

DLA Distribution San Diego commences material processing center operations in support of Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 at Point Loma

SAN DIEGO, California — For over ten years, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet has relied upon the Naval Supply Systems Command Inter-service Supply Support Operations Program contract to provide material processing services at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Ca., in support of home-ported submarines and a floating dry-dock.

Oct. 26, 2015

Yokosuka distribution center hosts annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On Oct. 9, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan hosted their 10th annual Forklift Rodeo and Safety Rally, a five-event competition designed to test safe and efficient forklift operating skills.

Oct. 23, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts DLA Headquarters FMS Action Officers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In an effort to familiarize themselves with the Foreign Military Sales process, as well as meet face to face with the team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters, the DLA Headquarters FMS Action Officers visited DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., on October 22.

Oct. 23, 2015

DLA senior enlisted leader visits senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s top enlisted leader visited with the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week as part of an effort to increase the relationship between the agency and the military services.

Oct. 23, 2015

Susquehanna’s “780 Move Crew” receives Team of the Quarter Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa’s., “780 Move Crew” has received the Team of the Quarter Award for third quarter, fiscal year 2014, for their efforts in optimizing and relocating stock from Building 5, to Building 780.

Oct. 21, 2015

New Cumberland community supported during Federal Day of Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Oct. 16, more than 230 federal workers throughout Pennsylvania’s Capital Region volunteered their time at local nonprofits as part of the third annual Federal Day of Service. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commander, Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, along with local military and family members volunteered their time at the West Shore Senior Center, distributing food and other necessities to those less fortunate.

Oct. 20, 2015

DLA Distribution Albany assists in humanitarian relief to Hurricane Joaquin ravaged South Carolina

ALBANY, Georgia — South Carolina is gradually moving into recovery mode following widespread flooding from an early October storm that dumped as much as 26 inches of rain across the state's midland and coastal areas.

Oct. 19, 2015

Norfolk distribution center celebrates Navy’s 240th birthday

NORFOLK, Virginia — On Oct. 13, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., celebrated the Navy’s 240th birthday. Norfolk is DLA Distribution’s largest operation supporting Navy customers.

Oct. 16, 2015

World War II veteran of Normandy Omaha beach landing receives medals

ATLANTA, Georgia — In a small church nestled in a quiet Atlanta, Ga. suburb, DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix and Deputy Commanding General, National Guard Army Brig. Gen. John King, presented a World War II veteran, Army Sgt. Earnest Felton Jett, Sr. with over a dozen medals and badges including the French A Ses Liberateurs Medal, Normandy, D-Day Comm, Belgium Comm, American Campaign, Transportation Medal, Driving Badge, Qualification Badge with bars, Infantry Badge, Belgium Fouraguerre, and French Fouraguerre.