DLA Distribution News

Oct. 23, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Aaron Wessman

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

Oct. 21, 2024

DLA Distribution San Joaquin supports fight against wildfires with more than $20 million in supplies

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is busy supporting the fight against wildfires, an annual effort that spans several months each year in order to stop the spread of the out-of-control flames that threaten lives and property throughout the nation.

Oct. 17, 2024

A celebration of excellence: DLA Aviation hosts Hall of Fame induction ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation inducted two new members – Donald “Don” Love and Donna Carter – into its esteemed Hall of Fame during an Oct. 15 ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Oct. 16, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Vanessa E. Vega-Torres

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

Oct. 15, 2024

DSCR Fire, Emergency Services engage community during national fire prevention week

RICHMOND, Va. — Fire and Emergency Services personnel spread their message of fire safety and prevention throughout Defense Supply Center Richmond during National Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 6-12.

Oct. 11, 2024

External partnership could be ‘vital’ to DLA Aviation success in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, the home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, hosted the inaugural advisory board meeting for a new, community-led alliance supporting military installations and missions Oct. 10 at the center’s historic Bellwood Manor House.

Oct. 11, 2024

DLA Distribution commander learns Tobyhanna’s secrets to success

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, learned more about operations, innovations and support to the Army and joint warfighter during a visit to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, located at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Sept. 30.

Oct. 10, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Jeremy Reeves

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

Oct. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution partners with DLA Troop Support to transport 21 million MREs in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the nation continues response efforts to the damage caused across the southeastern United States by Hurricane Helene, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues to play a key role in whole of government support.

Oct. 9, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna first responders recognized for life-saving efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seven Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, first responders were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA Distribution Expeditionary deploys in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary team deployed in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission to establish a forward Incident Support Base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, following Hurricane Helene to receive, track and ship lifesaving commodities to aid those impacted by the storm’s destruction.

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, executes high priority distribution mission supporting EUCOM

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, recently supported a high priority request for the loadout and rail shipping for hundreds of the International M1224- MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle to support operations in the United States European Command area of responsibility.

Oct. 3, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Dennis Kerstetter

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. In observance of NDEAM, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation will feature employees with disabilities.

Oct. 3, 2024

Army logistics expert learns first-hand about DLA Distribution modernized sustainment solutions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Sannito, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army, G4, received a briefing on Defense Logistics Agency Distribution operations at DLA Distribution headquarters, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on September 18.

Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.