DLA Distribution News

Sept. 4, 2026

Industry event spurs critical materials recovery dialogue

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency and DoW officials discussed critical material recovery possibilities with more than two dozen commercial firms during a roundtable discussion at the Defense Industrial Base Accelerator conference in Philadelphia Aug. 26.

Aug. 28, 2026

DLA pushing boron carbide reuse from excess armor plates

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For decades, the protective inserts used by U.S. military members for bulletproofing vests were pulverized and landfilled when no longer needed. Today, a cross-agency effort is on the verge of turning that former trash into treasure to help DoW shore up its critical materials supply chain.

Aug. 27, 2026

DLA Weapons Support operations directors awarded DLA’s highest honor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency recently bestowed its highest honor to two leaders who were instrumental in the integration of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into the agency’s new major subordinate command, DLA Weapons Support.

Aug. 27, 2026

Partnership safeguards ancient artifacts recovered from Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A collaborative stewardship partnership between Defense Logistics Agency and the State Museum of Pennsylvania is ensuring the long-term preservation of thousands of newly validated indigenous artifacts recovered from the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland.

Aug. 24, 2026

DLA Energy establishes new fuel support arrangement with Australia to fortify Pacific readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy further solidified its commitment to strengthening allied partnerships by establishing a new fuel support arrangement with the Australian Fuel Capability Branch. Both the DLA Energy Commander Rear Adm. George Bresnihan and Australian Brigadier Mark Baldock, director general of Fuel Capabilities both signed the agreement, which is effective as of Aug. 1, 2026.

Aug. 18, 2026

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor drives logistics success at RIMPAC 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — As the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise, the 2026 Rim of the Pacific demands world-class, agile logistical support. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, answered that call, delivering critical materiel and sustaining operational readiness for U.S. and allied forces operating across the Pacific Command region.

Aug. 17, 2026

Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the Honorable Brian Birdwell, Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment, and Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director, DLA Logistics Operations, for a strategic discussion on the global logistics network supporting joint forces Aug. 13 at the organization headquarters in New Cumberland.

Aug. 14, 2026

New Employee Orientation Program brings together DLA Distribution, installation partners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in collaboration with DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna, has launched a new, standardized New Employee Orientation program, welcoming its first class of new hires June 15, at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland.

Aug. 12, 2026

Agency Transformation Center to aid AI adoption, modernize operations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has a new Agency Transformation Center designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and fundamentally reshape its business processes to better support the warfighter.

Aug. 11, 2026

DLA Acquisition Policy Summit helps develop guidance and alliances

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Upcoming improvements to the Defense Logistics Agency’s procurement procedures and acquisition processes were central to the 2026 Fiscal Acquisition Policy Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 22-23.

Aug. 10, 2026

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army 1st Sgt. Laquita Bryant assumed the role of senior enlisted advisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, from Army 1st Sgt. Rayon Cunningham during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 3.

Aug. 7, 2026

DLA Distribution completes global warehouse modernization with Hill, Utah Go-Live, focus shifts to stabilization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, has transitioned to the modernized Warehouse Management System, marking the final site in the command’s global network to adopt the platform. This milestone completes a multi-year global rollout across all 24 DLA Distribution locations.

July 31, 2026

Faris named DLA Distribution deputy commander, joins Senior Executive Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph Faris has been named deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and selected as a member of the Senior Executive Service.

July 30, 2026

Two DLA service members recognized with Purple Heart medals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two DLA service members received Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 29. Army Lt. Col. Arturo Lincon and Army Master Sgt. Shawnar Thomas received recognition for injuries sustained in support of the U.S. Central Command mission during a rapid aerial attack March 1.

July 29, 2026

$63 million reutilization supports Air Force tech investment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s property disposition team facilitated the transfer of sodium perchlorate from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to a key defense industrial base supplier in 2025.