DLA News Archive

Category: Aviation

A man in a military uniform shakes hands with a man in a blue suit. Both are smiling. They are outside.

July 28, 2023

Site visit highlights supply chain support, test lab capabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership hosted a site visit with DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler at Defense Supply Center Columbus July 26.

Employee Spotlight recognizes James Purtell

July 28, 2023

Employee Spotlight: James Purtell

RICHMOND, Va. — James Purtell is featured in the employee spotlight.

Continued superior support to the warfighter takes center stage at Cherry Point

July 27, 2023

On-site visits develop and solidify rapport

RICHMOND, Va. — A leadership team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Program Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, recently conducted meetings with employees within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point on Marine Corps Air Station Chery Point, North Carolina July 11-12.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation May 2023 Employees of the Month William French and Gary Townsend overcome challenges to keep material stocked and moving.

July 26, 2023

DLA Aviation recognizes 2023 May Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation May 2023 Employees of the Month William French and Gary Townsend overcome challenges to keep material stocked and moving.

July 24, 2023

From Cameroon to DLA: desire to learn and improve broadens horizons

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Air Force Master Sgt. Yanick MBA is keen to understand the ins and outs of his place in supply chain management, and how he can help improve processes that support the warfighter.

Biodegradable paper towels to be used in all restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 21, 2023

Restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond are going green

RICHMOND, Va. — In the interest of environmental stewardship and reducing the number of service calls for sewer line repair, backups and maintenance, all restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are being upgraded with biodegradable paper towels.

Red, white and blue dominate Patriotic picnic on DSCR

July 20, 2023

Good food and fun highlight patriotic event on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The unmistakable aroma of hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, and chili filled the air in the cafeteria of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Operations Center (bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond Virginia, July 12.

Alicia Keppley, a customer account specialist lead in DLA Aviation at Cherry Point’s Material Management Division’s Priority Cell was recognized for her extraordinary approach to research and analytic skills that made her the go-to-person to scrutinize and resolve material at Fleet Readiness Center East on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

July 19, 2023

Aviation soars - wins DLA Director’s Strategic Goal Awards

RICHMOND, Va. — Several Defense Logistics Agency Aviation associates were recognized with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic’s Strategic Goals Award for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 2023. The award recognizes the measurable contributions made by teams, or individuals, toward achieving the goals set forth within the lines of effort of the director’s Strategic Plan.

Employees recognized for April 2023 DLA Aviation Employee of the Month.

July 18, 2023

DLA Aviation April Employees of the Month keep materials moving

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s April Employees of the Month are Chad Davis and Karen Beck are problem solvers and maintain the momentum on DLA Aviation’s commitment to the warfighter.

July 14, 2023

New program targets leadership growth

Richmond, Va. — Those in supervisory roles at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City are invited to participate in a new elective program, Human Leadership Development combined with Aviation Process Excellence, commonly referred to as APEx, that aims to build and enrich outstanding leadership across the command.