DLA News Archive

Feb. 6, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Shameka Edwards

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on 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.

Jan. 21, 2025

Strategic focus, leadership development are hallmarks of Lally’s success

RICHMOND, Va. — Embracing new challenges and developing skills that help him lead others are two of the professional traits that Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City’s Acquisition Support Division Chief Christopher Lally displays in his everyday work. These traits, along with his skillful management of a team that is ready to excel in even the most high-pressure situations, make Lally a deserved recipient of the Acquisition Excellence Individual Achievement award.

Jan. 16, 2025

Aviation at Warner Robins, Land and Maritime partner to support warfighters

RICHMOND, Va., — Intra-agency collaboration between DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime aims to provide transparently seamless support to Air Force customers in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Jan. 14, 2025

DSCR’s MWR program earns 2024 program excellence award

RICHMOND, Va. — A team of Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees at DLA Installation Management Richmond earned recognition for doing what other people doubted they could do: open a cafeteria in 90 days.

Jan. 13, 2025

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year award, a testament to his transformative leadership and innovative contributions.

Jan. 7, 2025

DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide

Dec. 13, 2024

The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28.

Dec. 11, 2024

PaCE program graduates recognized during annual ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Personnel in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Pathways to Career Excellence program celebrated a career milestone during an Oct. 9 ceremony honoring their graduation from the two-year training program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 3, 2024

Retail-focused support team visits Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted leadership from the Industrial Support Activities in Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; and DLA Aviation’s Retail Focus Acquisition Support Team on Oct. 29.

Nov. 21, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman

RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!