DLA News Archive

Oct. 10, 2018

Distribution commanding officer hosts Bahrain town hall

BAHRAIN — DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recognizes outstanding employees during a town hall at DLA Distribution Bahrain.

Oct. 5, 2018

100 Years of Warfighter Support: Remembering Susquehanna’s helicopter repair mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After its humble beginning as a supply and storage depot in 1918, the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation inherited a new mission following the end of both World Wars and conflict in Korea.

Oct. 4, 2018

Distribution kicks off 2018 CFC campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Combined Federal Campaign launched its 2018 pledge portal Sept. 10 and it will remain open until Jan. 11. This year’s theme encourages all Federal employees to “Show Some Love” by making a pledge to one or more of the many worthy charities who rely on CFC donations throughout the year.

Oct. 3, 2018

Distribution DAT assesses Hurricane Florence damage as clean-up is underway at Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina was in the direct path of Hurricane Florence. Knowing this, a Distribution Disaster Assessment Team was pre-positioned and prepared to support its North Carolina center prior to, during, and after Florence passed.

Sept. 28, 2018

DLA Troop Support provides food, generators, other materials for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

PHILADELPHIA — “When reports of the storm and its possible impact began surfacing, the DLA Troop Support team began working with our customers and vendors to ensure supplies needed for victims in the affected areas would be available,” Navy Capt. William Clarke, Troop Support Operations and Plans director, said.

Sept. 28, 2018

DLA Installation Management Operations Susquehanna’s Fire and Emergency Services Rescue 69 awarded 2018 Rescue Service of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Pennsylvania’s Emergency Medical System.

Sept. 26, 2018

Honoring Kate Stevens: driving force behind the modern day EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lucy “Kate” Stevens, the first director of the Eastern Distribution Center and civilian executive assistant to commander of the then New Cumberland Army Depot, passed away Sept. 16, 2018 near her home town of Pell City, Alabama.

Sept. 25, 2018

Distribution participates in DLA’s new In-House Coaching Program Pilot

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to the DLA In-House Coaching Program Pilot website, the Coaching Program's mission, values and vision support DLA's People and Culture Plan. Coaching helps clients bring their life into focus through solving individual challenges, achieving professional goals, clarifying decision making and focus, and learning and personal development. Coaching also helps with wellness and work-life balance, increasing self-awareness, and helping with self-management.

Sept. 24, 2018

DLA HQ Army National Account Managers visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army National Account Managers from Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency paid a visit to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, September 6, 2018.

Sept. 21, 2018

Distribution commanding officer speaks at local MOAA event

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, Commander, DLA Distribution recently spoke at the Keystone Capital Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) event in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.