DLA News Archive

Sept. 9, 2025

Aviation at Ogden tackles demand signal challenges to bolster aircraft readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden recently concluded a five-day intensive workshop aimed at refining its demand signal processes. The workshop, held Aug.18-22 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, brought together more than 150 experts from DLA Aviation, the Air Logistics Complex and Supply Chain Operations to address the complex challenge of aligning procurement practices with evolving operational needs.

Sept. 9, 2025

Meet the Warfighter: Aviation at Jacksonville employees get up close with P-8 Poseidon

Jacksonville, Fla. — For about 20 employees from across Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, DLA Distribution and DLA Disposition, the hum of jet engines and the salty tang of sea air replaced the usual office environment Sept. 3.

Aug. 27, 2025

Strengthening community ties

DLA Aviation Public Affairs Office RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in conjunction with Defense Supply Center Richmond hosted the Fort Lee Civilian Military Council luncheon Aug. 21 in the Bellwood Training and Conference Center, bringing together senior military, elected officials and civilian leaders from across the Richmond area.

Aug. 22, 2025

Miller takes charge of Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Lt. Col. Allen Miller assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City during an Aug. 15 ceremony in the Tinker Event Center Ballroom on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Aug. 21, 2025

Exchanging Germany for Virginia, Matteo Crippa finds a year of discovery at DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — When German aerospace engineer Matteo Crippa packed up his life, his wife and two children, he brought an eagerness to explore as he knew the journey would be more than just schematics and supply chains.

Aug. 20, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Stephanie Brackin

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Stephanie Brackin. She’s a Customer Support Specialist within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Aug. 12, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Kristie Yates

RICHMOND, VA — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Supplier Operations Purchasing Agent, Kristie Yates!

Aug. 12, 2025

Launey takes the helm of Aviation, emphasizing warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Patrick Launey assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Aug. 11 during a ceremony held in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 8, 2025

DLA Land and Maritime hosts first Bombers Directorate Working Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group July 29 – 30 at Defense Supply Center Columbus, in support of the U.S. Air Force B-1B and B-2 Strategic Bombers. 

Aug. 7, 2025

DLA Aviation prepares for “contested logistics environment” through transformation

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the evolving challenges of modern warfare, relayed Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, during an Annual Operating Plan quarterly review session with DLA Aviation leadership Aug. 1 on Defense Supply Center Richmond where he emphasized the urgency of the agency’s adaptation.