DLA Aviation News

Sept. 14, 2022

Engineering Culture/Climate team strives to develop servant leaders in a morale-first environment

Richmond, Va. — Organizational leaders across a number of industries would probably agree that success is measured by more than numbers, which is why the Engineering “V” Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, launched a Climate and Culture team in 2021 to focus efforts on improving teams through communications, recruitment and retention, professional development, and leadership engagement.

Sept. 8, 2022

Commander sees firsthand support DLA Aviation at San Diego provides to the warfighter

RICHMOND, Va. — Since taking over as Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia at the end of June, Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler has made it a priority to see firsthand the support those Aviation employees based at sites outside of Richmond provide to the nation’s warfighters on a daily basis.

Sept. 7, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Jessica Ozuna

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.

Aug. 31, 2022

Construction of Phase 2 of Aviation Operations Center nearly halfway to completion

RICHMOND, Va — About a year-an- a-half ago, if your office or cubicle was located in Building 46 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, you used to be able to look out one of the huge windows and get a birds-eye-view of the Bellwood elk roaming freely.

Aug. 26, 2022

Women’s Equality Day Spotlight: Kimberly Newell

Richmond, Va. — Women’s Equality Day takes place in the U.S. each year on Aug. 26. This year’s national theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.”

Aug. 24, 2022

Women’s Equality Day Spotlight: Kalisia Winkey

Richmond, Va. — Women’s Equality Day takes place in the U.S. each year on Aug. 26. This year’s national theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.”

Aug. 22, 2022

Women’s Equality Day Spotlight: Angela Johnson

RICHMOND, Va. — Women’s Equality Day takes place in the U.S. each year on Aug. 26. This year’s national theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.”

Aug. 17, 2022

April, May EOM winners provide exemplary customer service

Richmond, Va. — Craig Shelton and Jennifer Parsley are Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for April, and Lester Canty and Jennifer Brooks were selected as DLA Aviation’s Employees of the Month for May.

Aug. 16, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Janet Price

Fort Belvoir, VA — Janet Price, formerly of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 15, 2022

Antiterrorism training provides safety, security awareness when travelling abroad

Richmond, Va. — As you are planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is making sure you have completed all the security requirements. To comply with DODI 2000.16-V1 Antiterrorism Standards, all Defense Department employees and DOD contractors must follow the outlined instructions and information listed below to ensure you have a safe trip:

Aug. 9, 2022

Antiterrorism: Individual and Family Awareness

Richmond, Va. — In the United States, the workplace has been the primary target of terrorism. From the events of 9-11 that targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the active shooter events at Fort Hood, Texas, there is need to be prepared.

Aug. 5, 2022

Contracting division chief receives Aviation leadership award

RICHMOND, Va. — Amanda Parker, contracting division chief in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of March.

Aug. 2, 2022

Magee assumes command of DLA at Oklahoma City

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Col. Robert Magee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City July 26 during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

July 25, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Polite

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.

July 20, 2022

Mutual aid agreement between regional first responders critical during emergency events

RICHMOND, Va. — A warm, mid-morning summer day quickly turned into a scary hazardous material nightmare for the children and parents enjoying a fun and relaxing day at a community swimming pool in Chesterfield County, Virginia.