DLA Distribution News

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Feb. 28, 2024

Australian foreign liaison officers tour DLA Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of a week-long visit to the area, the group met with DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, representatives to learn more about DLA's supply chain, material release, shipping processes and consolidation procedures.

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Feb. 20, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency flu program protects DOD beneficiaries worldwide, meets Defense Health Agency needs

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s medical supply chain flu team and DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, successfully completed the 2023-2024 flu vaccine program Feb. 1 with a total shipment of over 3.2 million doses to military service customers.

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Feb. 6, 2024

DLA Distribution’s Brazin awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commander, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., pinned the medal to Brazin’s uniform during a ceremony Jan. 30.

Jan. 31, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe team recognized with awards for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, was awarded the “Triple Crown” of major organizational awards from DLA Distribution headquarters for their outstanding achievements and efforts through fiscal year 2022.

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Jan. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka celebrates new Sasebo warehouse with ribbon cutting ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian G. Iliff, commanding officer of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is proud to continue to provide joint distribution support from a new Sasebo facility.

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Jan. 2, 2024

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to Army captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Aide-de-Camp, Army 1st Lt. Joel Mock, was promoted to captain in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters.

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Dec. 28, 2023

Workflow changes at DLA Distribution Europe benefits customers, employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Two DDDE employees made process improvements to their respective departments improving timelines and workflow.

Dec. 20, 2023

Pentagon leadership visit Pennsylvania distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Senior representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters to learn more about the distribution mission and tour the Eastern Distribution Center Dec. 1.

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Nov. 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Susquehanna hosts Advanced Study of Air Mobility students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of their educational program, Advanced Study of Air Mobility students toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Eastern Distribution Center

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Nov. 17, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Barr is dedicated to serving those who serve

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Supply Management Specialist Domon Barr was recognized on Veterans Day for his outstanding volunteer service supporting veterans and their families.

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Nov. 9, 2023

DLA Distribution commander addresses New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, residents during Veterans Day ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Veterans Day ceremony.

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Nov. 3, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Bonsell awarded the Civilian Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bonsell served as the public affairs officer for DLA Distribution from March 2015 through October 2023.

Nov. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution Korea’s new warehouse enters initial operational capability

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With 90% of equipment installed, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea is moving and processing material in the newly modernized warehouse at Camp Carroll.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Dauphin County Crisis Response Team sniper leads weapons course for DLA Police

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Participants were instructed on the advantages and disadvantages of weapon use inside of the vehicle, proper vehicle positioning and vehicle as a weapon concepts.

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Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.