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March 19, 2019

DSCR Readies for Statewide Tornado Drill

Richmond, Va. — Tornados might seem out of place in Virginia, which is nowhere near America’s so-called Tornado Alley, but they do happen here. And when they do, the aftermath can be devastating, which is why Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees participate in a Statewide Tornado Drill each year.

Maintainers check over an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter as members of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing prepare to deploy in support of rescue efforts following Hurricane Michael in October.

March 15, 2019

New sources, faster parts for potential DLA suppliers

Richmond, Va — DLA Aviation’s Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program solves procurement issues like long production lead times and rising supply costs.

Vernalynne Carter, chief of clothing initial issue for the Air Force, and 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Ernest Cage issue new American-made athletic footwear to recruits Daniel Sterling (bottom right) and Ryan Padro (top right) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in January.

March 7, 2019

DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Division provides American-made athletic footwear to recruits.

Fuel trucks and trailers are staged at the request of FEMA at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, which served as an incident support base during Hurricane Florence. Items were provided by DLA and overseen by DLA Energy and DLA Distribution personnel.

March 6, 2019

DLA’s Whole of Government Division continues to refine its support to federal agencies responding to natural disasters.

The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, helps students recognize risks, opportunities and potential changes in private industry.

March 5, 2019

University course promotes industry engagement

Insights into Industry Management Course trains students in current and cutting-edge business practices, recognizing business risks and anticipating potential changes in private businesses.

Steven Kelly, a special projects officer for the Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program at DLA Aviation, holds an electrical cable assembly, one of almost 200 items prospective vendors can replicate using already existing technical data or reverse engineering in hopes of becoming an approved source.

March 4, 2019

New sources, faster parts for potential DLA suppliers

DLA Aviation’s Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program solves procurement issues like long production lead times and rising supply costs.

Navy and Marine Corps pilots learn maneuvers such as this one at 'TOPGUN' school, subject of an upcoming movie whose scenes will feature the work of DLA employees.

March 4, 2019

DLA NewsWire

This month's articles include: DLA is ‘Top Gun’ for Printing – Hurricane Recovery Continues at Tyndall Air Force Base – DLA Distribution San Diego Supports National Science Foundation Research – High School Students Learn Logistics at DLA Distribution Headquarters

Marines with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7, walk along the California-Mexico border at the Andrade Point of Entry in Winterhaven, California. U.S. Northern Command provided support to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure the southwest border of the United States.

March 1, 2019

DLA experts deploy to support USNORTHCOM border mission

A team of experts from around the agency deployed to Texas to support military and federal agencies strengthening the United States’ southern border.

I started working at DLA Land and Maritime as an intern in 2007.

March 1, 2019

Joshua Anderson: I am DLA

I am a small-business specialist and AbilityOne program manager for the DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs.

March 1, 2019

The Way We Were – People and Progress

DLA has made great progress in its mission and in the achievements of its people, as seen in early issues of Loglines’ ancestor, DSA News.

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