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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.
June 16, 2020
Team Hill Frontlines: Jennifer Child
Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Jennifer Child works for the Defense Logistics Agency as a material handler in the Storage and Distribution Division, where she supports the F-16 and A-10 weapon systems, as well as the C-130 cargo plane.
June 10, 2020
Training the next generation of warfighter supporters goes virtual during pandemic
RICHMOND, VA — When Defense Logistics Agency Pathways to Career Excellence Class 39 kicked off March 16, 20-year Army veteran Daryl Johnson was among the 30 members embarking on the two-year journey. The DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program trains entry-level employees for advancement in supply, technical quality, procurement and finance fields through on-the-job work assignments, cross-training, rotational assignments and formal instruction. Johnson and his classmates were still in-processing into DLA when the agency launched a maximum telework policy March 23 due to COVID-19.
June 8, 2020
DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.
June 4, 2020
Commander bids farewell to Aviation-Cherry Point team during ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm bid farewell to his Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point team during his retirement ceremony May 28. Klemm will officially end his 20-year Navy career Oct. 1.
June 3, 2020
DLA Aviation-Cherry Point welcomes new commander
RICHMOND, Va. — In a virtual ceremony held May 28, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford welcomed Navy Cmdr. Isaac May as the new DLA Aviation–Cherry Point commander. May assumed command from Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm.
June 2, 2020
Supply chain analysis tool helps teams solve problems before they arise
Richmond, Va. — Imagine being able to see into the future and solve problems before they reach critical mass. Sounds unlikely, right? Not for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Analysis Support Branch Chief Adam Hardee and his team, who use inventory tracking software in combination with a new predictive metric to ensure supply chain disruptions are resolved before they affect fleet repair operations.
May 29, 2020
Virtual change of command ceremony celebrates leaders’ accomplishments from afar
RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Capt. Ernan Obellos relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – San Diego to Navy Cmdr. Maxine Gardner in a virtual change of command ceremony May 27 on Naval Base Coronado. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford, who is currently on a special assignment as Deputy of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C., officiated the ceremony virtually from his office there.
May 28, 2020
“Get Out Challenge” keeps employees active, connected
RICHMOND, VA — Virtual workouts, picking strawberries, mountain walks and volunteering at a local food bank are activities McKesia Hester said took place during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate’s “Get Out Challenge.”
May 21, 2020
DLA Aviation Spotlight: Jennifer Child
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.
May 20, 2020
Multi-party communication resolves delay in contracts
RICHMOND, Va. — Warfighter success depends on efficient teams and when one Defense Logistics Agency Aviation team experienced process delays, they set out to correct the issue in January and get things moving again.
May 19, 2020
DLA Aviation leader uses virtual fist bump to connect with staff
RICHMOND, Va. — Roy Drake knows greetings matter and can change the course of someone’s day and outlook. Communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a priority for him in combating stress, uncertainty and social distancing among his staff.
May 18, 2020
Virtual cookbook exemplifies resiliency among Aviation employees
RICHMOND, VA — The cookbook concept is a perfect example of teamwork to improve morale and implements the social pillar of DLA’s resiliency model during COVID-19.
May 15, 2020
DLA Aviation lends one of its own to national COVID-19 response
RICHMOND, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency contracting officer with firsthand experience responding to a crisis is helping the agency’s Rapid Deployment Blue Team support U.S. Army North medical and logistics units responding to COVID-19.
May 14, 2020
DLA Aviation expedites part, enabling USS Nimitz to make on time deployment schedule
RICHMOND, Va. — While the rest of the world seems to be shutting down, Defense Logistics Agency employees are ramping up their efforts in support of our nation’s ever-evolving warfighting mission.