DLA News Archive

Dec. 31, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: James Campbell

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled “What the holidays mean to me.” The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

June 17, 2020

All hail Ceaser! DLA Aviation Jacksonville gets new leader

RICHMOND, VA — Navy Cmdr. Curtis Ceaser took over as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Jacksonville, Florida during a virtual change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, June 15. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford officiated the ceremony virtually from Washington, D.C., where he is currently on a special assignment as the deputy director of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Jan. 21, 2020

Employee Spotlight: William Haywood

Richmond, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Dec. 19, 2019

Toys for Tots donations at DLA Aviation in Richmond, Jacksonville reach close to 2,000

RICHMOND, VA — Marine Staff Sgt. Spencer Butler reflected on this season of giving as he collected two boxes overflowing with toys sitting in the front lobby of the DLA Aviation Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 16. Butler, a customer account specialist, Marine Corps Customer Facing Division, Customer Operations Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Virginia, said a total of six boxes were placed around various locations on DLA Aviation as part of this year’s Toys for Tots campaign.

Aug. 29, 2018

DLA Aviation - Jacksonville gets new commander

RICHMOND, VA — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Jacksonville changed hands during a formal change of command ceremony in Ceremonial Hangar 117 on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Aug. 23, 2018.

April 17, 2018

Naval aviation depots improving aircraft production

NATIONAL Harbor, Md. — The Naval Air Systems Command's Fleet Readiness Centers have eliminated the backlog of aircraft awaiting depot-level repairs and met production goals for the last two years, according to Martin Ahmad, deputy commander, Fleet Readiness Centers.

July 26, 2016

DLA Aviation celebrates all heritages at NAS Jacksonville Multicultural Fun Day

Employees from Defense Logistics Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, participated in the 8th annual Multicultural Fun Day July 14, at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The event was sponsored by the Naval Air Station Multicultural Awareness Committee.