DLA News Archive

Sept. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts Navy experts for modernization, capabilities discussion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Eric Lind, executive director, Navy Regional Maintenance Center, and Cristina Covalt, director, Fleet Support Contracts Davison for Naval Sea Systems Command, for a discussion on current operational capabilities and future initiatives at their headquarters in New Cumberland Pennsylvania, August 27.

Dec. 20, 2023

Pentagon leadership visit Pennsylvania distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Senior representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters to learn more about the distribution mission and tour the Eastern Distribution Center Dec. 1.

Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.

Nov. 9, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander tours EDC, largest distribution center in DoD Network

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, toured the full range of facilities operated by DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, including operations hosted at Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg.

Nov. 1, 2022

DLA Distribution leadership hosts Spanish delegation, imparts logistics lessons

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership met with logistics support leadership from Spain at DLA Distribution headquarters, Oct. 13. The Spanish delegation was there to learn how DLA Distribution manages sustainment operations.

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.

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.

Aug. 6, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts Initial Robotics and Automation Collaboration Meeting between DLA HQ Research and Development, DLA Distribution, industry and academia counterparts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution held a first of its kind collaborative meeting between Distribution, DLA Headquarters Research and Development, and academia partners to discuss ideas and potential opportunities in support of DLA Distribution’s Modernization Program.

July 11, 2018

Eungard receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Brad J. Eungard has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and as Installation Commander, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna from August 2016 to August 2018.

June 15, 2018

NASA Logisticians visit DLA Distribution HQ’s

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Logisticians from NASA began their late April morning visit to DLA Distribution with an overview presentation detailing the organization’s business processes and mission capabilities. After the presentation, the group proceeded to a walking tour of the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Eastern Distribution Center, the largest in the Department of Defense.