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April 20, 2026

DLA Distribution hosts DLA director for Annual Operating Plan review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, for an update on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress and discussions on Warehouse Management System sustainment and modernization priorities at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, April 14.

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April 3, 2026

DLA Distribution Europe makes headway on MRE transport challenges

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, attended the joint meeting of the RID/ADR/ADN Committee of Experts and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Bern, Switzerland, March 25-26 to find a solution for regulatory challenges hampering the shipment of Meals, Ready-to-Eat, or MREs, in Europe.

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March 10, 2026

Warehouse Management System implemented at DLA Distribution Warner-Robins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution officially implemented the Warehouse Management System at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Feb. 17, marking a significant milestone in their modernization efforts.

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March 6, 2026

DLA Distribution Anniston partners with local university to cultivate future talent

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, and Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, have launched a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and creating a future talent pipeline.

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Feb. 27, 2026

Taking the leap toward readiness: DLA Distribution Susquehanna riggers reclaim critical airborne skills

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Army parachute riggers assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hit a major milestone in restoring their organic airborne capabilities by executing a jump training evolution Feb. 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap.

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Feb. 23, 2026

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi recognizes top performers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, addressed the DLA Distribution Corpus Christi workforce and recognized several members of the team for their accomplishments during a town hall Feb. 5.

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Feb. 23, 2026

DLA leadership emphasizes AI, partnerships as critical to warfighter readiness

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual logistics forum Feb. 17, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly underscored the critical, transformative role he said artificial intelligence will play in defense operations.

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Jan. 30, 2026

DLA Warner Robins prepares for new Warehouse Management System

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Warner Robins, Georgia, personnel conducted two rehearsals of concept drills Jan. 14, marking a critical step in the site’s transition from the legacy Distribution Standard System to the new Warehouse Management System.

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Jan. 22, 2026

DLA showcases tech to modernize military logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Warehouse Utilization program managers from the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations directorate hosted a technology demonstration at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, bringing together stakeholders from across the War Department to showcase advances in logistic agility through modernizing warehouse management Jan. 7.

People cutting a ribbon at a ceremony for the Battery Energy Storage System at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy.

Jan. 21, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella unveils new solar array, battery storage system

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a significant step towards energy independence and operational resilience, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, unveiled its new solar array and Battery Energy Storage System with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 15.

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Dec. 22, 2025

‘One team, one mission’: DLA Distribution commanding general charts course for modernization, readiness during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, held a town hall at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Dec. 9.

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Dec. 19, 2025

WMS goes live at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, enhancing Warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After months of training, coordination, exercises and support from across the Defense Logistics Agency enterprise, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania operations went live using the Warehouse Management System Nov. 10.

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Dec. 19, 2025

Humble excellence defines 4 decades of service for retiring DLA Distribution leader

Gene Surmacz, chief of staff, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was honored at a retirement ceremony Dec.16, marking the end of a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years of military service and civilian leadership.

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Dec. 3, 2025

Riverview Grill reopening enhances quality of life at DLA Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Riverview Grill at the Riverview Golf Course located on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Nov. 24.

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Nov. 24, 2025

Vital Space Force support continues from DLA Distribution Norfolk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia has completed the annual replenishment of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, a vital component of the National Defense Strategy.