DLA Headquarters News

Republic of Korea tanks with the 1st Marine Division head a firing line during a Korea Marine Exercise Program in Pohang, South Korea. Exchange agreements between the U.S. and South Korea governments allow DLA to provide items and fuel to the South Korean military.

Nov. 1, 2017

Holding the Line

In a distant location where the U.S. military helps hold the line for freedom, DLA is there, helping them stay ready.

The journey of Jet A jet fuel from the refinery in Houston to its destination at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, includes transport by commercial pipeline and barge, as well as additization to transform it into F-24 – jet fuel with military additives.

Nov. 1, 2017

Refinery to Flight

Fuel reaches warfighters and other DLA Energy customers after a long journey, helped along by many expert hands.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Scott Pearson operates industrial shears to turn unusable property into scrap during Overseas Contingency Operations Readiness Training 2017.

Nov. 1, 2017

Deploy and Dispose

Since 2013, DLA Disposition Services has conducted annual exercises to hone its ability to dispose of unneeded equipment and supplies, no matter where on earth.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.

Nov. 1, 2017

A Conversation with ... Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams

DLA’s New Director discusses his vision and strategy and the critical role people serve in the DLA mission.

Nov. 1, 2017

DLA NewsWire

News highlights from across DLA.

Nov. 1, 2017

I am DLA

Highlighting Jesse J. Romandia, local stock number verifier for DLA Distribution.

Oct. 30, 2017

Joint Chiefs Director of Logistics visits Distribution headquarters, discusses future capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Lyons, director of Logistics, J4, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24 to discuss logistics modernization and the future of distribution.

Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, meets with his Battle Creek, Michigan, workforce and thanks them for their support to DLA Disposition Services during a site visit Oct. 25.

Oct. 27, 2017

Distribution commanding general visits Disposition Services headquarters

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, met with his Battle Creek, Michigan, workforce and thanked them for their support to DLA Disposition Services during a site visit Oct. 25.

Oct. 27, 2017

DLA provides repair-part support for Army’s new security force assistance brigade

DLA customer support representatives and members of DLA Land and Maritime are working with Army officials to equip the first of what’s expected to be six security force assistance brigades that will conduct advise-and-assist missions throughout the world.

Guest speaker, Billie Prater, hosts “TSP: Know How to Invest” during one of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii’s, Lunch-n-Learn sessions.

Oct. 26, 2017

Pearl Harbor boots resiliency with Lunch-n-Learn program

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In an effort to promote and boost resiliency, DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, hosts Lunch-n-Learn programs bi-monthly. These hour-long sessions typically include a guest speaker on topics of education, information and inspiration that will gain the most participation from the Distribution workforce.

Members of the DLA Installation Operations Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services rescue company receive a distinguished unit citation for their actions during a home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 25, 2017

Installation firefighters honored for assistance to Harrisburg blaze

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Members of the DLA Installation Operations Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services rescue company were awarded a distinguished unit citation for their actions during a home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire's 2017 Awards Ceremony on Oct. 10.

The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation kicked off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 with an informational display.

Oct. 23, 2017

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna celebrates Fire Prevention Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Recognizing the Fire Prevention Week Theme “Every Second Counts, Plan 2 Ways Out!” Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, planned a week of fun to teach employees and children critical fire prevention methods.

Sam Amber, top left, meets with DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, center, at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 20, 2017

Toomey advisor meets with DLA Distribution leadership on MILCON projects, economic impact

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sam Amber, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa., visited the midstate on October 11 meet with the leadership of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 20, 2017

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s executive officer “takes the rock”

TRACY, Calif. — Always pushing herself to exceed her physical ability, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s executive officer, Air Force Capt. Dawn Pieper, recently checked another block on her list of accomplishments. Pieper completed the grueling “Take the Rock” 1.3 mile swim through the San Francisco Bay. The course started at Alcatraz Island and ended at Aquatic Park in San Francisco, California.

Oct. 20, 2017

Changes, opportunities touted during charitable campaign kickoff

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, with remarks by DLA's director of Logistics Operations and a guest speaker, as well as an information fair where charities spoke with attendees about their work.