DLA Distribution News

May 7, 2025

Real ID requirements take effect at DLA Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Enforcement of the Real ID Act is approaching, and starting May 7, 2025, visitors to Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna will see this enforcement go into effect.

May 6, 2025

DLA Distribution hosts Army logistics leader for partnerships, modernization update

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — To gain a firsthand understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's support to the Army and explore opportunities for increased collaboration, Army Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, deputy chief of staff for logistics, Headquarters Department of the Army, visited the agency's headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, April 22.

DLA Director speaks at the Supply Chain Alliance conference

May 5, 2025

Bolstering Defense Logistics: DLA supply chain symposium set for June

RICHMOND, Va. — To strengthen the nation's defense through enhanced supply chain partnerships, the Defense Logistics Agency will host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event, a collaboration between DLA and the National Defense Industrial Association, will bring together government and industry leaders to address critical sustainment challenges impacting the National Military Strategy and to partner to better support the warfighter.

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May 1, 2025

DLA Aviation, AAR Corp team up to supercharge warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va. — Forget red tape and sluggish deliveries. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate and Allen Aircraft Radio Corporation have joined forces to significantly boost warfighter support.

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April 22, 2025

Red-Hot rush: DLA Aviation supports mission readiness with rapid response times

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — DLA Aviation at Warner Robins' job is critical when time is of the essence, particularly when aircraft are up for functional testing following programmed depot maintenance. When maintainers need a crucial part on a time crunch it’s labeled ‘red hot,’ and DLA Aviation is on the clock to prevent work stoppages on the flight line and to keep urgent functional testing on track.

Group photo of DLA Distribution Korea employees.

April 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Korea mentorship initiative connects local talent, global mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Investing in its local workforce, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has launched a new mentorship program presented entirely in Korean. This initiative aims to foster the professional growth of junior employees by providing clear pathways for career advancement while deepening their understanding of DLA's mission on a global scale.

April 18, 2025

Conant assumes command at DLA Distribution Red River, Lee retires after 20 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Caleb Conant assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Joseph Lee during a change of command ceremony on Red River Army Depot April 16. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution, officiated the event.

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April 17, 2025

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi showcases capabilities to AMC leader

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, deputy commanding general and acting commander of Army Materiel Command, visited DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, April 3 to gain a deeper understanding of the distribution center’s operations and future plans.

April 16, 2025

Beyond the Numbers: tools, teams and the future of DLA Aviation data

RICHMOND, Va. — In Parts I and II, we uncovered how problem framing is like solving a mystery and how gut instinct – while colorful – is no match for complex data. But what happens when the tools start talking, teams start listening, and data doesn’t just support decisions, but actually drives them?

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April 15, 2025

DLA Aviation Offers Resources, Support During SAAPM

RICHMOND, Va. — “Sexual assault is a devastating crime that has no place in our society, let alone within the Defense Logistics Agency. It erodes the fabric of our community, impacts mission readiness and jeopardizes the well-being of our most precious asset—and that is you.”

The Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Brandi Price.

April 15, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Brandi Price

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Brandi Price.

DLA Aviation shines a spotlight on Ogden employee Sandi Lucio.

April 10, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Sandi Lucio

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Ogden employee Sandi Lucio.

April 9, 2025

Case of the Rogue Gut Feeling: when data isn’t driving the bus

Every office has one. The well-meaning decision-maker who skips the data, bypasses the reports and declares, “I just have a feeling about this.”

April 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Commander engages with West Coast, Pacific-region sites

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, recently engaged with employees and leadership during a series of visits to DLA Distribution sites on the west coast of the United States, Japan and Korea.

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April 8, 2025

DLA Distribution makes significant strides toward G-Invoicing compliance

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution successfully processed its first G-Invoicing orders in early March, becoming the first major subordinate command in the DLA enterprise to do so.