DLA Distribution News

Oct. 25, 2019

Demo of circa World War I defense building marks end of one era and beginning of another

In 1918, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department established a depot on 851 acres of land in rural New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, based on its proximity to the Susquehanna River and Pennsylvania Railroad. Now, after 101 years of service, the last original warehouse structure from that era is being demolished.

Oct. 24, 2019

Distribution Deputy Commander hosts town hall, tours facilities and recognizes retiring director at DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's Deputy Commander hosts town hall at Distribution Albany, Georgia.

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA Distribution celebrates 244th Navy birthday 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrates U.S. Navy's 244th birthday.

Oct. 17, 2019

Herschel Walker brings a message of hope

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Herschel Walker, national spokesperson for the Patriot Support Program, visits Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, bringing a message encouraging others to seek help for mental wellness. He uses his own struggles to relate to people.

Oct. 16, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary acquires four state-of-the-art assets for the price of one

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After 18 years of operational support to the Global War on Terror it is easy to forget just how unpredictable things were for military services in early days, months and years following Sept. 11, 2001. At that time no one knew with certainty exactly where U.S. troops would be stationed, how long they would be there or what equipment they would need to move supplies.

Oct. 15, 2019

Distribution Anniston's Hurtado named 2019 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disability

ANNISTON, Ala. — An employee with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama received recognition as an Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disabilities for 2019. Twenty-three military personnel were honored during the 39th annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 3.

Oct. 11, 2019

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Columbus Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Columbus Day Message

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins for going above and beyond

Oct. 8, 2019

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Hosts Military/Elected Official Reception

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group hosted the first annual Military Leadership/Elected

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA Distribution Albany celebrates employees

ALBANY, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Albany, Georgia employees enjoy a day of appreciation.

Oct. 4, 2019

Georgian Army Representatives Visit the Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and Office of Defense Cooperation liaison members representing the Georgian Army visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania -- learn warehouse processes.

Oct. 3, 2019

DLA Distribution’s Hendricks promoted to lieutenant commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Lt. Crette Hendricks, II, aide-de-camp, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was promoted to the rank of Lt. Cmdr.

Oct. 2, 2019

Distribution Corpus Christi participates in the Army Aviation Association of America Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DDCT participates in the Army Aviation Association of America Forum held at Corpus Christi Port’s Ortiz International Center.

Sept. 30, 2019

Marine Transporters Visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Headquarters Logistics Policy Office members and logisticians from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, tour the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania's Eastern Distribution Center.

Sept. 27, 2019

Distribution San Joaquin’s Maldonado retires after 51 years of combined service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Having served a combined 51 years as a federal civilian and military service member, Richard