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Aug. 21, 2024

Marine Corps logistics command visits DLA Distribution, discusses contested logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and staff visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution July 31 for a briefing on the current state of operations and discussion on how DLA Distribution can support the mission of the Marine Corps in a contested logistics environment.

A man speaks to a group of seated people from behind a podium. There is a screen in front of the group that has hurricane safety information on it.

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi continually refines hurricane preparation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With hurricane season in full swing, personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Corpus Christi, Texas, are ensuring the proper plans are in place to protect their workforce, operations and equipment. Before the hurricane season, command leadership, in collaboration with security and safety teams, organized a town hall meeting with employees to discuss preparations for the site, as well as guidance on how they can prepare their homes and families.

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Aug. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution exercises expeditionary capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 35 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Force reservists from across the United States joined the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team to train on multiple aspects of the deployable distribution center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 20-July 3. The two-week DLA Expeditionary Academy is designed to train DLA reservists to conduct distribution activities during a deployment in response to natural disaster recovery as a part of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team or in providing logistical and operational support during contingency operations. This expeditionary academy was the second one held this year, the first taking place at DLA Distribution, San Joaquin, California, April 2024.

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Aug. 13, 2024

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s, SummerFest celebrates employees, families

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation joined forces to recognize their military and civilian workforce and their families during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7.

Kids on stage.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts VIP Kids Day, learn more about logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 100 children of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees took part in a “VIP Kids Day” Wednesday, August 7, at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts travel program forum

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the first-ever travel forum for the entire DLA agency, organized by the travel program office on July 9 through July 11. The forum was an opportunity for agency-wide cohesive training on the complexities of official government travel.

Speaker at ceremony

Aug. 9, 2024

New leader takes command of DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Samuel R. Miller relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Navy Capt. Andrew E. Henwood during a ceremony held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Aug. 9.

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Aug. 8, 2024

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor plays vital support role for 2024 RIMPAC exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, team played a vital role in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, providing essential logistical and supply chain support.

Department of Defense Workforce Recruitment Program's Outstanding Workforce Recruitment Program Award.

Aug. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution EEO specialist among DLA’s WRP Recruiters of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Richard Trick, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution equal employment specialist, was among four DLA employees recognized for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s Workforce Recruitment Program during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon July 25.

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Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.