DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 30, 2015

Susquehanna celebrates new building with a ribbon cutting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the opening of their newest warehouse, Building 780, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16. Robert Montefour, site director for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Defense Distribution Susquehanna opened the ceremony with a few words before introducing Army Col. Corey A. New, commander DLA Distribution Susquehanna.

Nov. 27, 2015

Corpus Christi workforce practices fire safety with extinguisher training

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 53 employees were killed by workplace fires in 2014. Although the number of fire-related fatalities has dropped 35 percent from 2013 to 2014, one fatality is too many.

Nov. 25, 2015

Susquehanna installation military help local community have a happy Thanksgiving

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For many local community members, a Thanksgiving meal can be difficult to afford. On Nov. 20, military members and their spouses stationed at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna helped the West Shore Senior Center provide meals to those in need.

Nov. 25, 2015

‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.

Nov. 24, 2015

DLA Distribution Red River honors Veterans

RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, hosts an annual Veterans Day event to show appreciation to all veterans for their hard work and dedication throughout the year providing the most effective, efficient and best value logistics services for the warfighters.

Nov. 24, 2015

Susquehanna’s Emergency Supply Operations Center practice the Continuity of Operations Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution gathered in the Emergency Supply Operations Center of Defense Distribution Susquehanna on Nov. 6 to test the center’s ability to receive high priority ESOC orders, and to successfully pick, pack and ship items to the customer, in an environment where Defense Standard System is not available.

Nov. 23, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts 5k and chili cook-off to raise money for CFC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters hosted a 5k and chili cook-off to raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign this past week.

Nov. 20, 2015

Enterprise Process Management: Driving Quality and Reliability

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Enterprise Process Management drives quality and reliability throughout agency operations.

Nov. 20, 2015

Smart Storage

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — DLA Distribution uses performance-based logistics to improve materiel readiness and cut storage costs.

Nov. 20, 2015

Official Sources

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Logistics professionals can rely on WebFLIS for accurate, up-to-date information on supply items.

Nov. 20, 2015

Global Reach

Philadelphia, PA — DLA Troop Support’s Maintenance and Repair Operation provides customized support for facilities maintenance, public works and civil engineering around the world.

Nov. 20, 2015

Fuel Rebalance

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy rebalances fuel and its infrastructure throughout the Pacific theater to make sure fuel is in the right place, at the right time, for its customers.

Nov. 20, 2015

Turkish Land Forces Command visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Turkish Land Forces Command visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Nov. 19 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers. The visit included Maj. Gen. Mehmet Özoğlu, head of the Logistics Directorate in the Turkish Land Forces Command.

Nov. 20, 2015

Procurement for the B-1

RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.

Nov. 19, 2015

DLA Distribution headquarters hosts new DLA National Account Managers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The newly assigned Defense Logistics Agency National Account Managers representing the Army, Air Force and the Marine Corps, as well as representatives from DLA headquarters customer assistance and strategic engagement teams visited DLA Distribution headquarters and its largest distribution center in the network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Nov. 17 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes.