DLA News Archive

March 16, 2023

Contracting staff from Richmond strengthen ties with counterparts at Cherry Point

Richmond, Va. — Several employees from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond, Virginia, visited DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina in early February to strengthen relationships and to discuss daily functions and challenges.

Jan. 17, 2023

German military officials strengthen ties with DLA Aviation during visit to DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Representatives from the German Liaison Office for Defense Material (Bundeswehr), based out of Reston, Virginia, traveled to DLA Aviation Richmond, Jan. 10 to meet with a group of Aviation leaders.

Aug. 25, 2022

FRCE test drives autonomous parts-handling vehicles in warehouse

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Navy website — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) employees recently attended a demonstration of autonomous material handling equipment. The facility is considering whether self-driving forklifts and parts carts could improve productivity and reduce downtown.

Nov. 5, 2021

Collaboration improves Marine One fleet readiness operations

Richmond, Va — While every aircraft serving the U.S. armed forces is critical to mission success, few roles are as important to both morale and mission as Marine One. Because of this, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina team takes its duty seriously keeping the Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One [HMX-1] ready for service.

July 23, 2021

DLA director visits Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, meets with employees and customers

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 13 and met with DLA senior leaders and employees and Fleet Readiness Center East customers.

Feb. 23, 2021

FRCE makes huge gains in high-priority backorders

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Navy website — When it comes to meeting the needs of the warfighter, Fleet Readiness Center East has made great strides in focusing efforts on critical needs and reducing the wait for high-priority items.