DLA Distribution News

Aug. 27, 2026

Embedded logisticians sharpen skills at annual ‘homecoming’

Cacophonous laughter and boisterous greetings echoed through the halls of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Headquarters as forward presence personnel gathered in a small conference room for their annual Maritime Customer Operations’ “Homecoming” training event Aug. 17-20.

Aug. 27, 2026

DLA Weapons Support operations directors awarded DLA’s highest honor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency recently bestowed its highest honor to two leaders who were instrumental in the integration of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into the agency’s new major subordinate command, DLA Weapons Support.

Aug. 27, 2026

Partnership safeguards ancient artifacts recovered from Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A collaborative stewardship partnership between Defense Logistics Agency and the State Museum of Pennsylvania is ensuring the long-term preservation of thousands of newly validated indigenous artifacts recovered from the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland.

Aug. 18, 2026

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor drives logistics success at RIMPAC 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — As the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise, the 2026 Rim of the Pacific demands world-class, agile logistical support. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, answered that call, delivering critical materiel and sustaining operational readiness for U.S. and allied forces operating across the Pacific Command region.

Aug. 17, 2026

Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the Honorable Brian Birdwell, Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment, and Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director, DLA Logistics Operations, for a strategic discussion on the global logistics network supporting joint forces Aug. 13 at the organization headquarters in New Cumberland.

Aug. 14, 2026

New Employee Orientation Program brings together DLA Distribution, installation partners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in collaboration with DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, has launched a new, standardized New Employee Orientation program, welcoming its first class of new hires June 15, at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland.

Aug. 10, 2026

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Laquita Bryant assumed the role of senior enlisted advisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, from Army 1st Sgt. Rayon Cunningham during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 3.

Aug. 7, 2026

DLA Distribution completes global warehouse modernization with Hill, Utah Go-Live, focus shifts to stabilization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, has transitioned to the modernized Warehouse Management System, marking the final site in the command’s global network to adopt the platform. This milestone completes a multi-year global rollout across all 24 DLA Distribution locations.

July 31, 2026

Faris named DLA Distribution deputy commander, joins Senior Executive Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph Faris has been named deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and selected as a member of the Senior Executive Service.

July 29, 2026

DLA Forges New Weapons Support Command to Sharpen Global Readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency has forged a new logistical powerhouse, unifying its land, maritime, and aviation supply chains into a single command dedicated to warfighter readiness: DLA Weapons Support.

July 24, 2026

DLA Aviation deactivates ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — In a landmark strategic transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency formally deactivated DLA Aviation during a July 23 ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 21, 2026

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution San Diego

SAN DIEGO — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Phoebe Tamayo to Navy Capt. Edelio “Del” Joloya in a ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego, July 17.

July 17, 2026

DLA Distribution hosts agency vice director to discuss strategy, modernization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn and other members of the agency's headquarters staff for an update on the command’s Annual Operating Plan, a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center and to recognize outstanding employees.

July 17, 2026

At the nexus of readiness: Gen. Caine visits DLA's largest distribution hub

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, July 14 to observe firsthand how the command supports warfighter readiness and is modernizing its operations.

July 14, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella bridges the gap with strategic staff ride

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy — In military logistics, connecting the supply chain directly to the warfighter's mission is critical for operational success. To bridge this gap, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military and civilian team recently conducted an immersive staff ride with the Air Force's 7th Reconnaissance Squadron.