DLA News Archive

Oct. 21, 2022

Army officer family runs 38th Army Ten-Miler  

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, ran the 38th Army Ten-Miler race along with her son and daughter, both U.S. Army captains.

Aug. 16, 2022

DLA Distribution Red River rapidly deploys wheeled vehicles

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Friday request for four M142 high mobility artillery rocket system vehicles is met head on by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Red River, Texas, workers.

Oct. 6, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” focuses on the Spanish name Esperanza, meaning hope or expectation.

June 17, 2021

Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.

May 8, 2018

Laskodi presents Red River Expeditionary Team with Humanitarian Effort Awards

TEXARKANA, Texas — During a recent site visit to DLA Distribution Red River, Texas on April 18, Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi presented Humanitarian Effort Awards to the Red River Expeditionary Team.

April 24, 2018

DLA Distribution Red River breaks ground on new general purpose warehouse

TEXARKANA, Texas — DLA Distribution Red River, Texas broke ground on a new 240,000 square foot general purpose warehouse in a ceremony on Thursday, April 19.

Aug. 17, 2017

Logistics On Location: DLA Supports Red River Army Depot

RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT, Texas — Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are critical to the warfighter’s readiness and the goal of the team at Red River Army Depot is to bring vehicles to mission ready status. DLA Distribution and DLA Land & Maritime work together to provide the Red River Depot with the quality parts and items they need to meet their mission. This story highlights a successful partnership that is critical to warfighter support.