DLA News Archive

Dec. 1, 2015

Farrington named Aviation Employee of the Month

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s October Employee of the Month is Christopher Farrington.

Nov. 24, 2015

DSCR holds first Safety Stand Down Day

RICHMOND, Virginia — Workplace safety took center stage on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia during its Safety Stand Down Day, Nov. 19. The day started with a kick-off program at the Lotts Conference Center.During the hour-and-a-half-long session, the packed crowd heard from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day; David

Nov. 23, 2015

‘Air Power – a team sport’

RICHMOND, Virginia — In many respects, in the world of defense supply chain management, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Industrial Support Activity at Warner Robins is the center of the universe.

Nov. 20, 2015

DLA Aviation overcomes logistical hurdles for C-5 honeycomb panels

RICHMOND, Virginia — According to the Department of the Air Force, the C-5 military transport airplane is one of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest airlifter in its inventory. The plane can carry a fully-equipped, combat-ready military unit to any point in the world on short notice and then provide the supplies required to help sustain the fighting

Nov. 13, 2015

Employees celebrate 240th Marine Corps birthday

RICHMOND, Virginia — Employees from around Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia gathered in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center Nov. 10 to celebrate the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. They were joined by the inspector-instructor staff of Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division.

Nov. 10, 2015

DSCR Child Development Center associate teacher strives for 2016 Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, Virginia — When Derrhyl Duncan walks into a classroom at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, it’s immediately clear he’s a favorite amongst the youngsters. They chant his name and slap high fives with him. They gather around him and giggle with delight as he sits down, pulls out a book and begins

Nov. 9, 2015

Richmond employee receives September Employee of the Month Award

RICHMOND, Virginia — Catina Jeffery was honored as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s September Employee of the Month during a ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 5. Jeffery is a supply systems analyst in DLA Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate.DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day hosted the event. Jeffery was

Nov. 5, 2015

DLA Aviation employee shares experiences in Executive Mentoring Program

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Strategic Acquisition and Programs Directorate’s Randall Dortch, an integrated supplier team supervisor, was one of the employees who applied and was selected earlier this year to participate in the two-year DLA Aviation Executive Mentoring Program in Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 2, 2015

Supplier Industry Day focuses on improving processes

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a Supplier Industry Day event in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 27 and 28.

Oct. 27, 2015

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits DSCR

RICHMOND, Virginia — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody traveled to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 26 to learn more about Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Distribution operations,Cody thanked Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day for allowing himself and his staff to visit, but more importantly Cody said he