DLA Headquarters News

April 17, 2019

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, celebrated 20 years of dedicated service to the Warfighter with a

April 16, 2019

Eliminating sexual harassment, assault a key goal director says at 5K run

Headquarters McNamara Complex employees gathered on one of the first warm afternoons of spring 2019 for a 5K run held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 16, 2019

Mobile devices and OPSEC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mobile devices are being introduced into the Department of Defense at an astonishing rate. The Defense Logistics Agency defines mobile devices as a wireless-enabled portable device. These include but are not limited to iPhones, iPads and tablets.

April 12, 2019

April 15 is Tax Day

April 15 is Tax Day, the deadline for submitting federal income tax returns to the federal government.

April 12, 2019

Distribution’s Estes presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Acquisition Operation’s Scott Estes received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

April 11, 2019

CFC manager finds challenges, joy in campaign oversight

Anita Eggleston of DLA Information Operations describes her experience as the campaign manager for the agency's 2018 Combined Federal Campaign in the National Capital Area.

April 11, 2019

Israeli Defense Force visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution hosted a delegation of Israeli Defense Force personnel at its headquarters located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 27.

April 10, 2019

HQC employees celebrate fitness achievements

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Three teams of McNamara Headquarters employees reaped the rewards of completing the annual Winter Warrior Fitness and Nutrition Challenge, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation program that helps employees achieve health and fitness benchmarks.

April 10, 2019

International Leadership course conducts annual visit to DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On March 19, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center, located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, to discuss DLA Distribution’s network.

April 9, 2019

Volunteers needed for 6-month deployments to Djibouti, Poland

The Defense Logistics Agency Mission Support Branch needs volunteers for six-month deployments with a DLA Support Team in Djibouti and a DLA Liaison Team in Poland.

April 9, 2019

Teal ribbons a sign of support for sexual assault survivors

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office encourages employees to wear teal on Tuesdays in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 9, 2019

Eisenhower students talk logistics with DLA Distribution leaders, program alumni

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy in Washington, D.C, made their annual visit to DLA Distribution headquarters located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 14, during which the group received an in-depth look at how Distribution executes global logistics, courtesy of Distribution leaders.

April 8, 2019

Governor assesses Ohio’s importance to nation’s military defense strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer hosted Joseph Zeis during an installation orientation visit April 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Zeis was recently appointed to Governor Mike DeWine’s staff as the aerospace and defense advisor.

April 8, 2019

Director’s shadow program provides illumination, inspiration

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Associate General Counsel Eura Cherry recently gained a unique perspective by shadowing DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.

April 5, 2019

Information fair kicked off April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted an information fair during lunch in the Operation Center Café April 3. The fair provided information and resources available at DSCC and in the surrounding community for survivors of sexual assault and their advocates.