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Kids on stage.

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.

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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.

Speaker at ceremony

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.

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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.

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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.

Truck with a ship in the background.

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.

Department of Defense Workforce Recruitment Program's Outstanding Workforce Recruitment Program Award.

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.

A heavy lift crane moves cargo onto a ship

Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

Speaker in auditorium.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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July 30, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts safety experts to discuss best practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution played host to a meeting of the Susquehanna Valley Field Federal Safety Council at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 25. The council, hosted by Zachariah Shaner, safety and occupational health manager, DLA Distribution, consists of local federal employees and safety and health professionals who collaborate to improve safety and health in the federal government.

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July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

Four employees receive DOD awards for supporting Workforce Recruitment Program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's commitment to hiring people with disabilities was evident July 25 as four employees were honored during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon.

DLA Distribution personnel

July 29, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi executes airlift support mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A nine-person team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, executed a combat download of a damaged UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter from the U.S. Central Command area of operations to the Corpus Christi Army Depot for maintenance and repairs July 15.

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July 26, 2024

Customer service management team works to elevate user experience, customer outcomes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's customer service management team shared expectations about new ServiceNow features that will help enhance users’ experience and improve customer support during a July 17 meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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July 25, 2024

Agency director outlines DLA’s direction during Battle Creek trip

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly paid his first visit to DLA Disposition Services headquarters and the agency’s Michigan-based logisticians July 23.