DLA News Archive

Sept. 18, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees with end of summer event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 150 Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employees gathered to participate in an end-of-summer employee appreciation event hosted by the Defense Logistics Employee and Community Outreach Organization Sept. 5.

Sept. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution employee recognized for leadership, veteran support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Domon Barr, supply management specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was awarded the Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award during the BIG National President’s Reception in Tampa, Florida, Aug. 13.

Aug. 23, 2024

DLA enterprise improvement project supports process redesign

NEW CUMBERLAND — Subject matter experts from across the Defense Logistics Agency enterprise gathered for a Rejected Disposal Workshop at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 29 – Aug. 1. The workshop is part of a DLA improvement project that focuses on activities for two of the project phases. Moving forward, the team will begin identifying related tasks for each of their recommendations developed during the workshop and obtain the approval of the project champion.

Aug. 22, 2024

Women's Equality Day Spotlight: Margaret Ross

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is spotlighting Margaret Ross, the director of Acquisition Operations.

July 22, 2024

DLA Distribution commander gets detailed look at Anniston operations

ANNISTON, Ala. — Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, learned more about operations and support to the Army and warfighter during a visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, located at Anniston Army Depot, July 10-11. York, who presided over a change of command ceremony July 10 where Army Lt. Col. Toby Williford relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Brandon Ebel, made his first visit to the site since assuming command of DLA Distribution in May.

March 22, 2024

DLA Distribution employees garner top honors at Agency’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution and Installation Management San Joaquin and Susquehanna personnel receive tops honors.

March 21, 2024

From circles to sticks to scales – the evolution of counting small inventory at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A scale pilot was initiated to improve counting accuracy and efficiency and do away with a manual count on large quantities of small items.

March 20, 2024

DLA family opens home, heart to foster deployed service member’s pet

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Dog lovers Kim and Troy Rogers foster deployed service member's pet through the PACT for Animals organization.

March 14, 2024

DLA future leaders tour Eastern Distribution Center during pre-command course study

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Army officers are currently attending the Army’s Sustainment Pre-Command Course and this visit gives them an opportunity to gain valuable insight into logistics management and sustainment operations.

March 8, 2024

DLA Distribution undergoes collaborative agency management review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency subject matter experts conducted an intensive, week-long, comprehensive agency management review of DLA Distribution Feb. 12-16.