DLA Distribution News

A U.S. Airman assigned to 60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron sorts through medicine for a patient’s prescription at the base pharmacy at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 26, 2024. The pharmacy fills approximately 520,000 prescriptions per year to service members, their families and veterans. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain and the Department of Veterans Affairs work together to negotiate better value on prescription drugs. This work includes procurement of pharmaceuticals for veterans, DOD beneficiaries and patients of other federal healthcare systems. Photo by Kenneth Abbate.

Oct. 17, 2024

DLA Troop Support Medical pharmaceutical value engineering partnership with VA realizes $1 billion in cost avoidance for FY24

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain and the Department of Veterans Affairs work together to negotiate better value on prescription drugs. This work includes procurement of pharmaceuticals for veterans, DOD beneficiaries and patients of other federal healthcare systems.

Two men stand talking inside of a warehouse with a table and packing boxes in front of them. One of the men is wearing a camouflage military uniform. There are people in the background.

Oct. 11, 2024

DLA Distribution commander learns Tobyhanna’s secrets to success

TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, learned more about operations, innovations and support to the Army and joint warfighter during a visit to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, located at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Sept. 30.

Oct. 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Know the warning signs, seek help

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — World Mental Health Day is celebrated on Oct. 10 of each year to raise awareness around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Oct. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution partners with DLA Troop Support to transport 21 million MREs in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the nation continues response efforts to the damage caused across the southeastern United States by Hurricane Helene, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues to play a key role in whole of government support.

A group of soldiers grab boxes of water in front of a church.

Oct. 10, 2024

Many teams making DLA’s hurricane support possible

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's hurricane support is like a symphony orchestra with the Agency Synchronization Operations Center merging operations into one masterful melody.

Oct. 9, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna first responders recognized for life-saving efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seven Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, first responders were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26.

A woman stands outside holding a case of water bottles while a Soldier and man look on.

Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene: 21M meals, 285K gallons of fuel among DLA’s support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Providing vital supplies to those crawling back from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene remains a significant endeavor for DLA.

Trailers are parked outside in a parking lot with people walking around in reflective vests.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA Distribution Expeditionary deploys in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary team deployed in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission to establish a forward Incident Support Base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, following Hurricane Helene to receive, track and ship lifesaving commodities to aid those impacted by the storm’s destruction.

A black soldier in camo stands over gas cans with a fuel hose.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA supplies active-duty troops assisting Hurricane Helene response

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working with U.S. Northern Command to ensure active-duty troops are equipped to help federal, state and local officials clear routes and transport supplies to remote areas in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

military vehicles and an overhead gantry crane

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, executes high priority distribution mission supporting EUCOM

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, recently supported a high priority request for the loadout and rail shipping for hundreds of the International M1224- MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle to support operations in the United States European Command area of responsibility.

Members of the Old Town Run Club gather for a group photo at the Lincoln Memorial during the group’s inaugural “Pentagon to Ground Zero Run,”

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Joint Reserve Force chief of staff leads inaugural charity run from Pentagon to ground zero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — One night at a bar after having a drink with a fellow runner, Joint Reserve Force Chief of Staff Navy Capt. Onofrio Margioni pulled out a pencil and there on the back of a napkin, the two devised a plan for the 9/11 run.

Oct. 3, 2024

Army logistics expert learns first-hand about DLA Distribution modernized sustainment solutions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Sannito, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army, G4, received a briefing on Defense Logistics Agency Distribution operations at DLA Distribution headquarters, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on September 18.

Soldier hands water to a man in a black car

Oct. 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene: DLA provides relief to Fort Eisenhower

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA jumped into action to help thousands of service members and civilians left without electricity and water at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, following Hurricane Helene.

One man in a camo uniform stands on a stage in front of a screen projector as two men sit behind him

Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

tracks from military vehicles on a pallet

Oct. 2, 2024

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas hosts unique track dipping mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Established in 1990 and fully automated in 2000, DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, takes used, refurbished tracks for platforms including the Abram Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Paladin Tank, from Red River Army Depot and preserves them for reuse.