DLA Headquarters News

Sept. 23, 2021

MERC deploys to DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, major flooding on Pennsylvania’s east coast caused a high-level communications outage and access issues for repair workers. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, lost total system access at 7:00 a.m. Sept. 2.

Sept. 22, 2021

Retired Marine provides mentorship to local High School football team

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tim Kosky, modernization project manager at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania and retired Marine, has been conducting a homegrown mentorship for the local Dover High School football team for the past four years. This year, he introduced a slight change to the normal activities.

Sept. 22, 2021

DLA Susquehanna Fire Department awarded international accredited status

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Fire Department received accredited agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program Aug. 24.

Sept. 22, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Perry Knight, Deputy Commander, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Perry Knight, Deputy Commander, DLA Distribution, sends a shout out to DLA for the 60th Anniversary.

Sept. 22, 2021

Realignment of industrial hardware procurement to streamline support, yield savings

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Transfer of the industrial hardware supply chain from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime is expected to better align weapons system support and enable the agency to support growing missions of other defense and federal agencies.

Sept. 21, 2021

In Their Own Words Mary Martinez, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, DLA 60th Anniversary Interview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Mary Martinez, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, talks about her history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.

Sept. 21, 2021

Family shapes financial analyst’s DLA experience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial Analyst Kathleen Stephens keeps working for DLA all in the family. Stephens recalls memories from when her mother and two sisters worked for the agency.

Sept. 20, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, USMC, Commander, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — BG Keith D. Reventlow, USMC, Commander, DLA Distribution, sends a shout out to DLA for the 60th Anniversary.

Sept. 20, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security & Emergency Services tip week #4: preparing for disasters at home

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security & Emergency Services will provide helpful tips and resources focusing on hazard preparedness during the month of September.

Sept. 17, 2021

What goes up must go down: Operation Pacer Goose Part II

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — In July, the Defense Logistics Agency provided more than two thousand items including a fire truck, mattresses, and various construction materials and tools by ship to Thule Air Base, Greenland as part of an annual resupply mission named Operation Pacer Goose.

Sept. 16, 2021

New book chronicles DLA’s 60-year history

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 82-page book by Defense Logistics Agency Historian Colin Williams is the first comprehensive account of the agency’s six-decade history.

Sept. 15, 2021

DLA deputy chief of staff reflects on agency’s journey from forms, shared computers to innovation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Deputy Chief of Staff Hellion Flowers reflects on his 32-year career with DLA and how the agency's culture has helped him grow as a leader.

Sept. 14, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Security & Emergency Services tip week #3: review emergency action plans

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security & Emergency Services will provide helpful tips and resources focusing on hazard preparedness during the month of September.

Sept. 13, 2021

DLA Distribution Susquehanna springs into defense mode after 9/11 attacks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former Defense Logisitics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, commander and executive officer recall their experiences on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sept. 9, 2021

Remembering 9/11: America’s darkest day strengthens employees’ patriotism, resolve

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — On 9/11 and in its aftermath, DLA employees have demonstrated courage, patriotism, resilience and commitment to the mission.