DLA Headquarters News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Pathways to Career Excellence Program Headquarters Orientation Course and their leaders gather for a group photo

Oct. 1, 2024

DLA’s PaCERs connect with senior leaders, peers during orientation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Entering into its second year, the Defense Logistics Agency expanded its Pathways to Career Excellence Program orientation across the enterprise, affording more than 25 contracting specialists and technical and quality professionals the opportunity to learn about the agency and grow their network.

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Sept. 30, 2024

Iraqi military leaders learn about logistics management from DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA showcased its warehousing, distribution and property disposal processes for senior military leaders from the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq Sept. 25.

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Sept. 27, 2024

DLA Distribution headquarters golf team defends Susquehanna Cup title

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an effort to inspire some friendly competition and teambuilding, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Susquehanna, and Riverview Golf Course hosted the 2024 Susquehanna Cup golf tournament Sept. 27 in New Cumberland.

Participants in the Senior Leader Orientation Course gather for a group photo

Sept. 27, 2024

Senior Leader Orientation Course showcases agency’s mission, priorities to new leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Onboarding into a new role within an organization that spans the globe can be daunting, but to make the transition a little easier, the Defense Logistics Agency director welcomed 52 senior military and civilian leaders during the Senior Leader Orientation Course Sept. 17-19.

Sept. 26, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts Navy, Army leaders for logistics support overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia, recently hosted leaders from Naval Supply Systems Command and the Army’s 1st Theater Sustainment Command.

Group Photo from the Federal Cataloging Committee annual meeting

Sept. 25, 2024

Collaboration leads to success at FCC annual meeting

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Federal Cataloging Committee set the next steps for a targeted go-live of the Cataloging Transformation Project in November 2025 at the recent annual meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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Sept. 25, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe hosts 21st Theater Sustainment Command leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, leadership hosted Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, for a visit and site tour Sept. 16.

Sept. 23, 2024

Disasters and emergencies: Your Emergency Action Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As National Preparedness Month ends, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have heard time and time again about preparedness.

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Sept. 23, 2024

CPI supervisor workshop pilot develops leaders, improves processes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Continuous Process Improvement team recently developed and deployed an interactive workshop for leaders across DLA Distribution sites.

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Sept. 20, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests emergency response at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna personnel conducted a full-scale exercise on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12.

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Sept. 19, 2024

DLA, Space Force agree to new framework for logistics support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Readiness-based support and a formal governance structure for aligning supply requirements are expected benefits of a new agreement between the Space Force and DLA.