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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.
May 26, 2021
DLA Distribution Hill expands shelter repair mission
NEW CUMBRELAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, is home to DLA distribution’s exclusive depot level maintenance repair facility for two- and three-sided expandable shelters. The shelter repair team partners with the Deployable Medical Systems team, who pack medical supplies into the shelter before shipment.
Feb. 23, 2021
First shipment of F-35 Lightning II aircraft material arrives at San Joaquin
TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California, was selected as the Wholesale Air Vehicle Storage and Distribution location for F-35 Lightning II aircraft parts. DLA Distribution has a proven track record as the Defense Department’s storage and distribution provider and DLA Distribution San Joaquin will step up as a key player in support of the sustainment of the DoD’s premier weapon system.
Dec. 14, 2020
DLA supports whole of government, military services during difficult year
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Along with the rest of the world, the Defense Logistics Agency was affected by the coronavirus this year, but Headquarters and Major Subordinate Command employees overcame challenges to meet an unprecedented mission.
June 19, 2020
DLA Distribution brings proven sustainment to the F-35 and the future warfighter arsenal
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The F-35 Lightning II is soon poised to enter full operational capability in 2021, almost 25 years after initial development and testing. The long and troubled history of the F-35, a product of the Joint Strike Fighter program initiated in 1995, is most notably known in the public eye as being over budget and behind schedule.
April 27, 2020
DLA Distribution Oklahoma City keeps F-35 parts moving during COVID-19 pandemic
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Oklahomans have a long history of overcoming adversity, lending a helping hand to neighbors and always maintaining hope and resiliency, even in the most trying of times. It’s what they proudly refer to as “The Oklahoma Standard.”
Feb. 27, 2020
DLA Distribution San Joaquin participates in the Transportation Management System prototype
TRACY, Cailf. — According to TRANSCOM, the DoD is conducting a 24-month assessment of a TMS to determine if it is suitable for use by the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise.
Jan. 28, 2020
DLA puts F-35 parts close to source of repair at military industrial facilities
FORT BELVIOR, Virginia — Time-tested warehousing processes and customer relationships are enabling the Defense Logistics Agency to improve readiness and sustainment of the F-35 joint strike fighter.
Jan. 8, 2020
Nine DLA Distribution employees recognized for contributions to agencywide performance award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Sustainment Solutions Division F-35 Sustainment Integration Team has been awarded the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2019 Medium Team Performance Award.
Oct. 7, 2019
DLA preparing to assume warehousing for some F-35 spare parts
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and the F-35 Joint Program Office to establish processes aimed at expanding support to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.