DLA Headquarters News

Jan. 28, 2020

Distribution San Diego’s Walker promoted to Lieutenant

SAN DIEGO — Navy Lt. j.g. Marc Walker, a military liaison officer, was promoted during a ceremony held Dec. 30.

Jan. 28, 2020

DLA puts F-35 parts close to source of repair at military industrial facilities

FORT BELVIOR, Virginia — Time-tested warehousing processes and customer relationships are enabling the Defense Logistics Agency to improve readiness and sustainment of the F-35 joint strike fighter. 

Jan. 27, 2020

IT program manager sharpens skills at FedEx

Memphis, Tennessee — Information Technology Project Manager Anthony Buto discovered his leadership, project management, IT and problem-solving skills transferred easily into his six-month Training with Industry assignment with FedEx.

Jan. 23, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna “Santa’s Helpers” volunteer to provide holiday cheer to students from local school districts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 54th Annual Children’s Christmas Party hosted in New Cumberland, Pa.

Jan. 21, 2020

New policy to increase unreserved parking at HQC

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than two decades after the Defense Logistics Agency and other tenant organizations occupied the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the parking policy has been revised. DLA will now manage the policy for the entire complex.

Jan. 21, 2020

DLA Susquehanna police officer receives recognition for 35 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sgt. Jeffrey LeMasters’ federal employment began when he joined the military at age 17. Thirty-five years later, LeMasters, now a patrolman with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Security and Emergency Services Police, is being recognized by leaders of his organization for 35 years of service.

Jan. 17, 2020

He had a dream

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, DLA employees gathered for a two-day viewing of the documentary “King in the Wilderness” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 15 and 16.

Jan. 17, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The national recurring theme of this holiday is “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On ... Not A Day Off.”

Jan. 16, 2020

DLA to modernize warehouse operations 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is keeping up with innovation and technology changes in warehouse operations by leveraging commercial, off-the-shelf software by SAP.

Jan. 16, 2020

Career logistician emphasizes importance of DLA mission to joint military audience

To remain relevant and effective as the last remaining superpower it is essential for members of the U.S. military to remain as informed as possible on technology, processes and world events as they evolve. For that reason, reserve soldiers and sailors assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s headquarters spent their January drill attending a joint training course.

Jan. 15, 2020

USAMMA team tours Distribution Susquehanna – gains insight into medical shipment process

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tours and visits to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution are a great opportunity to build on the solid relationship between the Army and DLA.

Jan. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Employee Spotlight-Stan Hemler

Stan Hemler, sign painter at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, measures the spot where he will place vinyl lettering for a recycling bin sign.

Jan. 14, 2020

January is National Slavery, Human Trafficking Prevention Month 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Nearly 25 million women, men and children around the world are exploited through forced labor or commercial sex while traffickers profit from victims’ suffering.

Jan. 13, 2020

Rapid deployment team members ready to support operations in 2020

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Rapid Deployment Teams support federal agencies during exercises and real-world scenarios including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. In November and December 2019, the teams of subject matter experts from across the enterprise trained for 2020 operations.

Jan. 13, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin welcomes new executive officer

TRACY, Calif. — Los Angeles, California native new addition to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California command leadership team