DLA News Archive

Category: Aviation

Screenshot of 56th Annual Employee Recognition Video.

Jan. 29, 2024

Aviation, Richmond personnel recognized at annual DLA awards ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Management at Richmond personnel took top honors in several categories of the agency’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony, held at its Fort Belvoir-based headquarters Jan. 25.

The Spotlight is on Jeremy Craft, an inventory management specialist within DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK.

Jan. 26, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Craft

RICHMOND, Va. — The Spotlight shines on Jeremy Craft, an inventory management specialist within DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK.

Jan. 11, 2024

Airman reaffirms commitment during reenlistment ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Tech. Sgt. Maurice Jones – assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Directorate, Post Awards Division as part of the Air Force Enlisted Career Broadening Program – renewed his commitment to the U.S. Air Force during a reenlistment ceremony here at Defense Supply Center Richmond Jan. 8.

Artisan uses precision measurement device to verify dimensions on H-53 helicopter aft cabin fitting.

Jan. 9, 2024

FRCE leading organic manufacturing efforts across Defense Department

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — When supply chain constraints make it challenging to source parts for aircraft maintained at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), the depot’s organic manufacturing capabilities allow FRCE to continue to return mission-ready aircraft to the Fleet.

Aviation employees get into the holiday spirit.

Dec. 22, 2023

‘Tis the season for tree lightings, donating toys and office decorating contests

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees get into the holiday spirit through giving back to their communities and sharing a few laughs with each other.

Active shooter training preparing DSCR workforce.

Dec. 11, 2023

Active shooter exercises prepare for worst case scenarios on DSCR

RICHMOND, VA. — Training sessions are excellent opportunities for employees to enhance their knowledge and exercise increased vigilance in the workplace.

A man loads packages into the back of a van parked in a warehouse.

Nov. 16, 2023

Disposition team helps DLA Aviation open up shop in Okinawa

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property reutilization personnel at Camp Kinser assisted their DLA colleagues in opening an overseas detachment in 2023 by supplying no-cost vans, electronics, furniture, and office supplies.

DLA at Oklahoma City's employee, Jason Howell, took on the “Tron Lightcycle / Run” rollercoaster ride with his family during their first visit to Disney World,

Nov. 15, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Jason Howell

RICHMOND, Va. — The employee spotlight shines on DLA at Oklahoma City's, Jason Howell.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Rene Garcia Jr. with his 3-year-old pug, Frankie, on Mount Scott, part of the Wichita Mountain range near Lawton, Oklahoma.

Nov. 13, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Rene Garcia Jr.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Employee spotlight shines on DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City’s, Rene Garcia Jr.

Training the DSCR workforce for worse case scenarios.

Nov. 9, 2023

Active shooter training raising awareness on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Reinforcing to the DSCR workforce that active shooter incidents can occur with little or no warning, at any place and at any time and how to be prepared should the unthinkable occur.