DLA Aviation

On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index finger in a jerky zigzag motion to sign the word “lightning” before directing the class to try. This scene played out during a “lunch and learn” session offered by DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity. The students – DLA Aviation employees – completed a nine-week Introduction to American Sign Language class Oct. 29, taught by Rose Salen,...

In line with the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s objective of highlighting opportunities for disabled Americans, the international Paralympic Games seek to provide disabled athletes with worldwide possibilities. The effort relies on volunteers, and one Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee jumped at the chance to volunteer her time and service to the athletes taking part in this year’s games.

In a bid to align workforce efforts with the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission and vision, the DLA Aviation Depot Level Reparable Contracting team participated in the “Life of a Part” tour, hosted by the DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City Industrial Support Activity team.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation inducted two new members – Donald “Don” Love and Donna Carter – into its esteemed Hall of Fame during an Oct. 15 ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Defense Supply Center Richmond, the home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, hosted the inaugural advisory board meeting for a new, community-led alliance supporting military installations and missions Oct. 10 at the center’s historic Bellwood Manor House.