DLA Headquarters News

July 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary—Whole of Government Logistics Enabler

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane with a storm surge well above normal high tide levels, swept across the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts in August 2005, with maximum sustained winds at landfall estimated at 140 miles per hour. There were many lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. One major lesson was that support supplies need to reach victims sooner rather than later following a disaster.

Winners and DLA representatives pose for a photo during the Defense Department’s 2018 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 18 in Alexandria, Virginia. From left: DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams; Brian Davis, director, Defense Personnel and Family Support Center; WRP Participant of the Year Nicolas Abbott; DLA Installation Support Director Gordon Hackett; and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Navy Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt

July 22, 2019

DLA sweeps DoD Workforce Recruitment Program Awards

The Defense Logistics Agency proved its commitment to employing people with disabilities by dominating the Defense Department’s 2019 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards in a July 18 ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia. The agency placed in all four categories for the first time and was named WRP Component of the Year for the second year.

July 22, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Chief of Staff Recognizes Local Air Force Veteran

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — George Hemler was just 19 years old when he arrived at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1958. Drafted shortly after the end of the Korean War, the Pennsylvania native found himself far from home and facing an uncertain future. Little did he know the long-lasting effects his three-year tour would have, not only on his life, but on future generations.

July 19, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Deputy Commander retires from federal service

Having served 41 years in the federal service, Denise Cordeiro-Bennett, deputy director, DLA

July 18, 2019

Strategy set to strengthen supply-chain security

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Interruption of the Defense Logistics Agency supply chain operations compromises the nation’s ability to execute critical missions. DLA’s supply-chain security strategy is the roadmap for how the agency will address those security challenges.

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

July 18, 2019

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars, the Defense Logistics Agency is always looking to fully

July 17, 2019

Military Housing Demolition underway at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The world was a much different place when military housing was constructed at the New Cumberland

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the surface of the moon with the leg of the lunar module reflected in his visor. An Apollo II emblem is accompanied by the text 50th Anniversary.

July 16, 2019

Supporting Apollo 11

Fifty years ago, Defense Supply Agency in Cameron Station – the predecessor agency of Defense Logistics Agency – supported the first manned mission to land on the Moon receiving written appreciation from NASA's director and an Apollo 11 astronaut.

July 16, 2019

DLA, Army Win Future Trends Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency, Army and Takteon, LLC received the 2019 “Future Trends” Team Award

July 15, 2019

Rear Adm. Lindsey visits DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Rear Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia/ Commander,

July 12, 2019

International Students visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seventeen international students with the International Officers Supply Course taught by the U.S.

July 11, 2019

House Oversight and Reform Committee Staffers visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Patane and Damon Marx with the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Reform Committee,

July 10, 2019

Federal laws steer DLA mission, business practices

The Defense Logistics Agency has been affected by Congress as much as the executive branch during its 58-year history. While some of the influence has come through oversight, the majority resulted from legislation that determined how the agency is structured, operates and employs its workforce.

July 10, 2019

San Joaquin Partnering with the Discovery ChalleNGe Academy to enhance the distribution center’s workforce

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, located in Tracy, has partnered with the leadership of the

July 9, 2019

Distribution Leaders participate in BYR2S 2019

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted the 2019 Building Your Roadmap to Success Leadership Forum May