DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Director of Logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Director Logistics visits DLA Distribution.

Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.

Nov. 7, 2019

DLA Director: New Agency Synchronization Operations Center now DLA’s ‘nerve center’ 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s new Agency Synchronization Operations Center fuses mission readiness and business operations to better operationalize and integrate the agency’s support to warfighters and federal partners.

Nov. 7, 2019

Air Force, DLA strengthen collaborative efforts

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force officials gathered for the annual Air Force/DLA Day Nov. 6 to discuss mutual readiness goals.

Nov. 7, 2019

Innovative idea saves DLA Distribution millions in taxpayer dollars

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the largest Department of Defense distribution facility in the world, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s 1.7 million sq. ft. mechanized Eastern Distribution Center operates similar to any commercial distribution center in business today. One thing that separates the government-run distribution center from its commercial counterparts, however, is how money is spent.

Nov. 6, 2019

Marines celebrate 244 years of persistence

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Arthur Pasagian, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command reminded McNamara Headquarters Complex employees to recall the dedication of Marines past and present during the Marine Corps' 244th birthday celebration Nov. 5.

Nov. 6, 2019

Resiliency Fair highlights new Wellness Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Wellness Center debuts at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna's Resiliency Fair, offering 20 minute meditative sessions.

Nov. 5, 2019

IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

Nov. 5, 2019

DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s Rogers promoted to chief petty officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Rogers, former mapping petty officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, San Diego, California, was promoted to chief petty officer at the Naval Base San Diego Theater, Sept. 13.

Nov. 5, 2019

Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”

Nov. 4, 2019

Distribution’s Diggs participates in a once in a lifetime event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution's Diggs, a graduate of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program, participates in wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Nov. 4, 2019

Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.

Nov. 4, 2019

Parade goers in Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s annual “Spooktacular” Halloween Parade step off dressed to impress

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna's Child and Youth Program host annual Halloween parade Oct. 31.

Nov. 1, 2019

USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.

Nov. 1, 2019

DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.