DLA News Archive

Jan. 8, 2025

In memoriam: President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Mourning is remembering. As the nation reflects on the life of Jimmy Carter, it’s helpful to recall the many ways his administration changed the Defense Department, and what those changes meant for the Defense Logistics Agency.

Jan. 7, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new Senior Enlisted Advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a small ceremony held in the lobby of DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the organization hosted a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 6 that welcomed Army 1st Sgt. Rayon Cunningham and bid farewell to Army 1st Sgt. Gabriel Hamilton.

Jan. 7, 2025

2024 Highlights: Business Support

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Business Support directorate played a major role throughout a year focused on organizational transformation.

Jan. 7, 2025

DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide

Jan. 7, 2025

CUI 101: Controlled Unclassified Information markings refresher

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When sharing controlled unclassified information, there’s a responsibility to safeguard the information and use controls aligning with laws, regulations and governmentwide policies.

Jan. 6, 2025

DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.

Jan. 3, 2025

DLA Energy PACE Program participant steps up: Aids force during staff shortage

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Marissa Haughton, a Defense Logistics Energy Americas North employee and DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PACE) participant took the initiative to aid the Energy workforce during a staff shortage in Valdez, Alaska.

Jan. 3, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna town hall series focuses on face-to-face interaction

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Andrew Henwood, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted 12 town halls for DLA Distribution, Susquehanna personnel from Dec. 10 – 19, 2024, on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Jan. 2, 2025

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna police officers receive professional responders’ lifesaving award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Three Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19, 2024.

Jan. 2, 2025

Bugle calls begin January 6: DSCC to join in age-old military tradition

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Reveille and Retreat are played at military installations around the world to pay respect to our nation’s colors and the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom. The bugle calls, paired with “To the Color” and the National Anthem, are firmly rooted in military history. Defense Supply Center Columbus will join in this military tradition over the outdoor broadcast system beginning Jan. 6.