DLA Distribution News

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Aug. 13, 2024

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s, SummerFest celebrates employees, families

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation joined forces to recognize their military and civilian workforce and their families during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts VIP Kids Day, learn more about logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 100 children of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees took part in a “VIP Kids Day” Wednesday, August 7, at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts travel program forum

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the first-ever travel forum for the entire DLA agency, organized by the travel program office on July 9 through July 11. The forum was an opportunity for agency-wide cohesive training on the complexities of official government travel.

Aug. 9, 2024

New leader takes command of DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Samuel R. Miller relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Navy Capt. Andrew E. Henwood during a ceremony held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Aug. 9.

Aug. 8, 2024

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor plays vital support role for 2024 RIMPAC exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, team played a vital role in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, providing essential logistical and supply chain support.

Department of Defense Workforce Recruitment Program's Outstanding Workforce Recruitment Program Award.

Aug. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution EEO specialist among DLA’s WRP Recruiters of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Richard Trick, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution equal employment specialist, was among four DLA employees recognized for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s Workforce Recruitment Program during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon July 25.

Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Identification Card

Aug. 2, 2024

Continual vigilance, prompt reporting needed to protect installation from IEDs

RICHMOND, Va. — During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Security and Emergency Services is highlighting the importance of employees engaging in continual vigilance and the proactive reporting of suspicious items at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

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Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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July 30, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts safety experts to discuss best practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution played host to a meeting of the Susquehanna Valley Field Federal Safety Council at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 25. The council, hosted by Zachariah Shaner, safety and occupational health manager, DLA Distribution, consists of local federal employees and safety and health professionals who collaborate to improve safety and health in the federal government.

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July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Defense Supply Center, Richmond enjoys a Patriot Picnic.

July 30, 2024

Food, Fellowship on menu at Patriot Picnic

RICHMOND, Va. — DSCR Richmond civilian employees enjoy Independence Day celebration.

July 29, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi executes airlift support mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A nine-person team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, executed a combat download of a damaged UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter from the U.S. Central Command area of operations to the Corpus Christi Army Depot for maintenance and repairs July 15.

DLA Distribution and DLA Aviation employees take on 10-month Executive Leader Development Program.

July 25, 2024

DLA employees graduate from DOD Executive Leader Development Program

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Distribution and DLA Aviation employees meet the challenges of 10-month DOD Executive Leader Development Course.

July 23, 2024

DLA Distribution employees recognized for exceptionalism

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, employees were recognized with commander’s coins for their exceptional work on June 14 in a brief presentation at one of the warehouse facilities on Navy Base Yokosuka.