DLA Distribution

Since 1985, DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s UGR mission has been assembling, packing and shipping various types of rations kits. Known originally as Unitized Tray Rations, the facility has operated based on the meal kits needed according to the operational and exercise schedule of the military services.
Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the logistics field at a banquet during the NIPHLE National Training Event in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, May 6.
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, addresses the DLA Distribution workforce as he presents the results from the command’s 2025 Defense Organizational Climate Survey during a town hall meeting in New Cumberland, April 29, 2026.
Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, addresses DLA Distribution leadership during a review on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress and discussions on Warehouse Management System sustainment, modernization priorities and modernization priorities at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, April 14.
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution officially implemented the Warehouse Management System at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Feb. 17, marking a significant milestone in their modernization efforts.

Order Tracking

Use the Distribution Standard System (DSS) application to help track your DLA orders.

CONUS Distribution

DLA Distribution operates 17 locations across the continental United States.

OCONUS Distribution

DLA Distribution operates 7 locations world-wide, including our Expeditionary operation.

DLA Distribution Videos

When the nation calls, DLA answers! The DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team (DDXX) deploys around the world to support the warfighters and civilians during natural disasters.

DLA Distribution is the Department of Defense's joint storage and distribution provider, providing support to America's military and other federal agencies.

DLA Distribution is the Department of Defense's joint storage and distribution provider, providing support to America's military and other federal agencies.

VSM: Three little letters vendors need to know. The Vendor Shipment Module is important to any vendor trying to do business DLA, or to a business who has recently been issued a contract from a DLA Supply Center.

DLA Distribution News

Distribution | May 19, 2026

DLA Distribution personnel earn national recognition for logistics excel...

Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the logistics field at a banquet during the NIPHLE National

Distribution | May 18, 2026

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Unitized Group Rations keep warfighters fed

Since 1985, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin’s UGR mission has been assembling, packing and shipping various types of rations kits. Known originally as Unitized Tray Rations, the facility has operated based on the meal kits needed

Distribution | May 4, 2026

DLA Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformat...

Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025 Defense Organizational Climate Survey during a town hall meeting in New

Distribution | May 1, 2026

Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to ...

Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, reviewing critical logistics