DLA News Archive

Dec. 10, 2025

DLA collects more than a ton of food for Richmond-area families

Richmond, Va. — The Supplier Operations (OEM) Directorate teamed to collect truckloads of food for area food bank.

Dec. 3, 2025

DSCR kicks off the holiday season

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of employees gathered at Defense Supply Center Richmond Dec. 2 for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, unwrapping the installation’s holiday cheer. Sparkling lights, children’s carols, new dining delights, and even robot helpers delivered a classic holiday moment sprinkled with DSCR magic.

Sept. 22, 2025

Master Naturalists visit DSCR for elk and environmental tour

RICHMOND, Va. — From elk roaming open fields to pollinators buzzing around wildflowers, the Virginia Master Naturalists got a front-row seat to see how Defense Supply Center Richmond doubles as a conservation classroom during a Sept. 5 tour that drew more than 15 members eager to learn about the Bellwood elk herd, wildlife habitats and prairie restoration efforts.

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. 6, 2025

Engineering interns discover mission behind the mechanics

RICHMOND, Va. — For Jack Moore and Harold “Quad” Jacobson, a summer internship wasn’t just about building experience, it was about building national defense.

July 31, 2025

Airmen go below deck for rare look at Navy logistics on USS Truman

RICHMOND, Va. — Seven members of DLA Aviation’s Air Force team stepped aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) July 10 at Pier 14 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a guided tour they called “once in a lifetime.”

July 30, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Dawn Griffis

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.

July 17, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Virginia Knuckles

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Virginia Knuckles. She’s a sustainment specialist within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina. (Courtesy Photo)