DLA Aviation News

Sept. 7, 2018

Different generations working together at DSCR in support of the warfighter

RICHMOND, VA — An Understanding and Working Across Generations workshop was held in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aug 27.

Sept. 6, 2018

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Richmond, Va — No matter where you live, disaster can hit at any given time. So it’s important to keep in mind that when dealing with an emergency or disaster, every second counts- that’s why it’s vital that you have a plan in place at home and at work.

Aug. 31, 2018

Physical Security is more than gates and guards

Richmond, Va — Federal employees as well as contracted employees are an important part of the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, physical security systems, which starts with an access control plan.

Aug. 30, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Maggie Christensen

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.

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.

Aug. 27, 2018

Static displays on DSCR get scheduled five year facelift

RICHMOND, VA — Earlier this summer, a team of contractors descended on Richmond with one mission; restoring the appearances of the mighty military static displays scattered around Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Aug. 23, 2018

MWR holds second annual Bellwood Bash at DSCR

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office rang in its second annual Bellwood Bash Family and Friends Day Aug. 14, welcoming guests to enjoy food, DJ music, kids’ activities and a 5K fun run/walk on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 22, 2018

DLA volunteer efforts to account for real property in full swing

Richmond, Va. — A major volunteer effort has been underway to assess and account for as many as 18,000 real property assets across 550 sites, and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation personnel are playing a crucial role in the process. The first site visits began in May 2018 and are expected to end Sept. 15. The remaining months of 2018 will be used by DLA headquarters to validate the results.

Aug. 21, 2018

Aviation reservists share success of initiatives with Joint Reserve Force director

Richmond, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director, Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 11 to recognize outstanding joint reserve personnel and learn about the reserve team’s current initiatives and projects.

Aug. 15, 2018

Loud and Clear

Richmond, Va. — Growing up a deaf woman in a hearing society is not without its challenges, but Patricia “Trix” Bruce has risen to those challenges and overcome them with aplomb. She has since made it her mission to help educate the hearing community and deaf interpreters about the most productive and rewarding ways to communicate and engage with deaf people.

Aug. 6, 2018

AVLOG training event builds readiness

Richmond, Va. — Nearly 150 professionals gathered in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia July 31 - August 2 for the third annual Marine Aviation Logistics (AVLOG) Off-Site team building and training event.

Aug. 3, 2018

DLA Aviation hosts agencywide Post Award Summit

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted more than 50 contract administrators from throughout the DLA enterprise and Defense Contract Management Agency for the 3rd Post Award Summit July 24-25. The summit was held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 30, 2018

Aviation employees welcome new DLA Aviation at Ogden commander

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees, Air Force customers, friends and family, all gathered July 20 to bid farewell to Air Force Col. Daniel Lockert, who has commanded DLA Aviation at Ogden for the last three years and to welcome Air Force Col. Paul Smith, as the new commander.

July 26, 2018

Aviation buyers use reverse auctioning to save taxpayer money

RICHMOND, VA — More than 50 people attended one of three Defense Logistics Agency Aviation reverse auctions training sessions held in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 19. Dozens more from around the DLA Enterprise caught the training via video teleconferencing.

July 25, 2018

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City commander promoted to colonel

Oklahoma City — A Tinker Air Force Base commander moved up in the ranks at a ceremony held July 11 in the Tinker Club. Lt. Col. James Malec, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma, was promoted to colonel and recognized for his accomplishments.