DLA News Archive

July 25, 2024

DLA employees graduate from the Executive Leader Development Course - gain more than a certificate

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Distribution and DLA Aviation employees meet the challenges of 10-month Executive Leader Development Course.

July 23, 2024

Ducking mystery solved; employee creates joy with tiny surprises

RICHMOND, Va. — In the busy world of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, an unexpected yet delightful phenomenon has taken root: tiny duck trinkets, mysteriously appearing throughout the workplace, have become a symbol of joy and camaraderie.

July 18, 2024

Employee Spotlight: James L. Butcher

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's spotlight shines on Cherry Point's James L. Butcher!

July 17, 2024

DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.

July 15, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jocelyn Klarer

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's spotlight shines on Ogden's, Jocelyn Klarer!

July 2, 2024

New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation, Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — In a whirlwind of events on the morning of July 2, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation team celebrated a promotion, a change of command and a retirement on Defense Supply Center Richmond. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly presided over a ceremony that saw Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad R. Ellsworth assume command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean K. Tyler, who retired shortly after handing over the reins. Earlier that morning, Air Force Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander, promoted Ellsworth during a small ceremony in the DLA Aviation headquarters building.

July 1, 2024

New leader takes charge of DLA activity at Warner Robins

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins welcomed their new leader during a change of command ceremony June 28 at the Museum of Aviation here on base. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the transfer of authority to Air Force Col. Craig Giles from Air Force Col. Brian Mayer, who celebrated his retirement during an immediately following ceremony.

July 1, 2024

Top DLA acquisition leaders meet in Richmond for CCO summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Top acquisition leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency gathered June 25-26 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, for a Chief of Contracting Office Activities summit. The two-day summit provided additional training and the latest updates to contracting requirements. It was targeted toward the senior-level directors, deputy directors and chiefs of various contracting offices across the agency’s major subordinate commands and strategy and business services.

June 20, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Breann Irving

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Oklahoma City's - Breann Irving!

June 13, 2024

New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the ceremony.