DLA News Archive

Sept. 15, 2025

DLA Vice Director visits DLA Distribution Headquarters, receives updates on modernization, strategic initiatives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Brad Bunn, Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21, receiving a comprehensive update on the agency’s strategic initiatives, recognizing outstanding employee contributions, and touring the Eastern Distribution Center. The visit underscored DLA’s commitment to modernizing its distribution network and leveraging data to optimize performance and support warfighter needs.

July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.

Jan. 27, 2025

Defense Logistics Agency Career Fair set for February 26 in New Cumberland

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, a leading provider of logistics solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and whole of government partners, will hold a hiring event during a career fair hosted by DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation at the Susquehanna Club in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2025.

Sept. 23, 2024

Disasters and emergencies: Your Emergency Action Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As National Preparedness Month ends, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have heard time and time again about preparedness.

June 28, 2024

DLA Distribution employee recognized for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Perry Knight, deputy commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, presented Elizabeth Eldredge, chief, Command Support, DLA Distribution, with the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award during a ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters June 27.

May 28, 2024

DLA Distribution commander delivers remarks during New Cumberland Memorial Day event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, spoke as part of the 2024 New Cumberland Memorial Day event, May 27. These are his remarks as prepared.

April 11, 2024

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna celebrates Month of the Military Child

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A group of superheroes gathered at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Pennsylvania, but it wasn’t the kind you read about in comic books, it was an even more powerful group – military children.

Nov. 9, 2023

DLA Distribution commander addresses New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, residents during Veterans Day ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Veterans Day ceremony.

April 9, 2019

Eisenhower students talk logistics with DLA Distribution leaders, program alumni

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy in Washington, D.C, made their annual visit to DLA Distribution headquarters located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 14, during which the group received an in-depth look at how Distribution executes global logistics, courtesy of Distribution leaders.

April 3, 2019

DLA Director lauds culture improvements, small business gains at Distribution DOP review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams sat down with DLA Distribution’s commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones and the organization’s senior staff March 18 to discuss DLA Distribution’s 2019 Dynamic Operating Plan at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, headquarters.