DLA Distribution News

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Oct. 2, 2024

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas hosts unique track dipping mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Established in 1990 and fully automated in 2000, DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, takes used, refurbished tracks for platforms including the Abram Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Paladin Tank, from Red River Army Depot and preserves them for reuse.

Sept. 30, 2024

When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on

For Angela Phillips, a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month in September has taken on a profound significance. What began as subtle changes in her husband of 30 years after returning from a deployment – a little more sleep, a little less joy – transformed into a heart-wrenching journey that no one can fully prepare for.

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Sept. 27, 2024

DLA Distribution headquarters golf team defends Susquehanna Cup title

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an effort to inspire some friendly competition and teambuilding, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Susquehanna, and Riverview Golf Course hosted the 2024 Susquehanna Cup golf tournament Sept. 27 in New Cumberland.

Sept. 27, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports USMC operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is pivotal to ensuring the U.S. Marine Corps maintains operational readiness and effectiveness – that includes through the parts and services DLA Aviation provides to keep their aircraft flightworthy. Here’s a closer look at how Aviation supports America’s Devil Dogs.

Sept. 26, 2024

DSCR employees gain insight about disaster preparation

RICHMOND, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, and Defense Supply Center Richmond Security and Emergency Services hosted an annual Preparedness Fair Sept. 26 held in the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center 1st Floor lobby.

Sept. 26, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts Navy, Army leaders for logistics support overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia, recently hosted leaders from Naval Supply Systems Command and the Army’s 1st Theater Sustainment Command.

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Sept. 25, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe hosts 21st Theater Sustainment Command leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, leadership hosted Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, for a visit and site tour Sept. 16.

Sept. 23, 2024

Disasters and emergencies: Your Emergency Action Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As National Preparedness Month ends, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have heard time and time again about preparedness.

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Sept. 23, 2024

CPI supervisor workshop pilot develops leaders, improves processes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Continuous Process Improvement team recently developed and deployed an interactive workshop for leaders across DLA Distribution sites.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests emergency response at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna personnel conducted a full-scale exercise on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12.

Sept. 18, 2024

Newly assigned logistics officers explore heart of DLA Aviation operations

RICHMOND, Va. — To enhance operational effectiveness and foster collaboration, officers newly assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations visited DLA Aviation, Sept. 5, as part of a series of visits to the agency’s major subordinate commands. These visits aim to provide a deeper understanding of the DLA mission and the unique characteristics of each MSC.

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Sept. 18, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees with end of summer event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 150 Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employees gathered to participate in an end-of-summer employee appreciation event hosted by the Defense Logistics Employee and Community Outreach Organization Sept. 5.

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Sept. 13, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna recognizes law enforcement excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna recently announced the recipients of the Police Officers of the Year for fiscal year 2024.

Sept. 12, 2024

DLA employees connect with Army Aviation mission during familiarization tour

RICHMOND, Va. — On Aug. 27, 21 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees got a firsthand look at the military operations they help sustain during a visit to the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility, or AASF, in Sandston. The Procurement Process Support Directorate Culture Team designed the field trip to help underscore for them DLA Aviation’s critical role in ensuring mission success.

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force officers in a warehouse listen to a briefing.

Sept. 11, 2024

DLA Distribution shares lessons learned with Japanese allies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Officers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ordnance school took a tour of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan August 29. As part of the tour, they learned about the wholistic effort of DLA and the specific mission set of DLA Distribution.