DLA Distribution News

Aug. 22, 2024

Defense program awards DLA Land and Maritime engineer for new microcircuit device class

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime engineer is drawing Defense Department notice for his work with radiation hardened plastic encapsulated microcircuits.

Aug. 21, 2024

Marine Corps logistics command visits DLA Distribution, discusses contested logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and staff visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution July 31 for a briefing on the current state of operations and discussion on how DLA Distribution can support the mission of the Marine Corps in a contested logistics environment.

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi continually refines hurricane preparation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With hurricane season in full swing, personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Corpus Christi, Texas, are ensuring the proper plans are in place to protect their workforce, operations and equipment. Before the hurricane season, command leadership, in collaboration with security and safety teams, organized a town hall meeting with employees to discuss preparations for the site, as well as guidance on how they can prepare their homes and families.

Aug. 19, 2024

FPCON 101: Force protection conditions refresher

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Whether approaching a gate entrance on a military installation or entering a government owned facility, you have probably noticed the installation’s Force Protection Condition level posted prominently.

Aug. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution exercises expeditionary capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 35 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Force reservists from across the United States joined the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team to train on multiple aspects of the deployable distribution center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 20-July 3. The two-week DLA Expeditionary Academy is designed to train DLA reservists to conduct distribution activities during a deployment in response to natural disaster recovery as a part of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team or in providing logistical and operational support during contingency operations. This expeditionary academy was the second one held this year, the first taking place at DLA Distribution, San Joaquin, California, April 2024.

Aug. 15, 2024

Same skills, new role: How one employee found career growth at DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Many people have asked me why I made what seems like a dramatic career change from communications and media to project management. The two fields appear vastly different at first glance. However, I’m sharing my story to highlight that skills in one field can yield success in another.

Aug. 13, 2024

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s, SummerFest celebrates employees, families

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation joined forces to recognize their military and civilian workforce and their families during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7.

Aug. 13, 2024

DLA Mentor-Protégé Program to help small businesses thrive, compete for contracts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts VIP Kids Day, learn more about logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 100 children of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees took part in a “VIP Kids Day” Wednesday, August 7, at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts travel program forum

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the first-ever travel forum for the entire DLA agency, organized by the travel program office on July 9 through July 11. The forum was an opportunity for agency-wide cohesive training on the complexities of official government travel.

Aug. 9, 2024

New leader takes command of DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Samuel R. Miller relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Navy Capt. Andrew E. Henwood during a ceremony held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Aug. 9.

Aug. 9, 2024

DLA director focuses on logistics support in EUCOM, AFRICOM

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly met with DLA Europe & Africa teams, U.S. military leaders and coalition partners July 30 through Aug. 5 during his first visit to the European region as DLA director.

Aug. 9, 2024

Pearl Harbor team facilitates emergency $600k Maui wastewater equipment donation

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Disposition Services Pearl Harbor recently played a pivotal role in assisting Maui County following the catastrophic failure of critical centrifuges.

Aug. 8, 2024

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor plays vital support role for 2024 RIMPAC exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, team played a vital role in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, providing essential logistical and supply chain support.

Aug. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution EEO specialist among DLA’s WRP Recruiters of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Richard Trick, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution equal employment specialist, was among four DLA employees recognized for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s Workforce Recruitment Program during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon July 25.