DLA News Archive

Nov. 8, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden staffer helps coworkers navigate VA claims process at Hill Air Force Base

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force veteran Stan Craig knows firsthand the challenges of navigating the claims process at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which is why he is working to help the 12,000-plus veterans working at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, by hosting quarterly workshops that help veterans understand their benefits and how to receive them.

Sept. 27, 2023

Observing National Preparedness Month on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — National Preparedness Month is observed every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Sept. 13, 2023

Automation feat earns Cherry Point team Q3 kudos

Richmond, Va. — Answering a challenge from Defense Logistics Agency headquarters to implement the use of automation software in Material Management, the Requisition Alert Robot team, commonly called the RA BOT team at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, stepped up and developed a solution that earned them the Defense Logistics Agency Director’s Strategic Goals Award for the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Aug. 31, 2023

Cherry Point employees enjoy a “summer slam” of a time during team building event

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently got the chance to let their hair down and enjoy time away from their workspaces during the Summer Slam employee appreciation

Aug. 30, 2023

Humble hero receives prestigious military award

RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.

Aug. 17, 2023

DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.

Aug. 11, 2023

Foundation gives military veterans the opportunity to go from uniforms to zebra stripes

RICHMOND, Va. — During the week, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Morlan is a weapons systems program officer for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound and P-8 Poseidon aircraft within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Navy Customer Facing Division. During college football and basketball seasons, you will most likely find Morlan spending his weekends, calling fouls, double dribbles and unnecessary roughness.

July 19, 2023

Aviation soars - wins DLA Director’s Strategic Goal Awards

RICHMOND, Va. — Several Defense Logistics Agency Aviation associates were recognized with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic’s Strategic Goals Award for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 2023. The award recognizes the measurable contributions made by teams, or individuals, toward achieving the goals set forth within the lines of effort of the director’s Strategic Plan.

July 13, 2023

Fostering camaraderie and recognizing hard work the old-fashioned way at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden hosted an employee appreciation picnic June 29 at Centennial Park on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

June 21, 2023

DLA Aviation at OKC lactation program supporting nursing mothers with dedicated space

Richmond, Va. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City will soon open a new lactation room to support nursing mothers, further solidifying their commitment to helping employees achieve work-life balance.