DLA News Archive

Feb. 28, 2022

December employees of the month recognized for exemplary work performance

RICHMOND, Va. — Trang Ho Nguyen, an inventory management specialist in the Materiel Management Division of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and Christina Nelson, a customer support specialist lead in the Materiel Management Division of DLA Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, were both named DLA Aviation Employees of the Month for December 2021.

Feb. 7, 2022

November Employee of the Month awardees show commitment to excellence

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation selected Robert Redmond and Richard Bullock as its November Employee of the Month awardees, recognizing them for their commitment to excellence.

Jan. 24, 2022

Team members named October EOM for ensuring warfighter parts procured, delivered when needed

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees, Felicia Barwell, a weapon system program manager and Samuel Gallegos, a materials expeditor, have more in common than just working for the same agency. Both were named DLA Aviation October Employees of the Month for their dedication in providing our warfighters with what they need.

Oct. 18, 2021

Hard-work pays off: July employees of the month receive recognition for a job well done

RICHMOND, Va. — Stephen Adams, sustainment specialist in the Planning and Support Division of the Customer Operations Directorate for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and Latoya Whitehead, contract specialist in the Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Directorate for DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, were both named DLA Aviation Employee of the Month for July.

Aug. 23, 2021

May Employee of the Month honorees take service to the next level

Richmond, Va. — The recipients of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation May Employee of the Month honors know how to make the most of their skill sets to accomplish the mission.

July 12, 2021

April Employee of the Month Award recipients achieve excellence in process improvement

Richmond, Va. — Hiccups in distribution and material orders are no match for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s April Employee of the Month Award recipients. With their out-of-the-box strategies and dogged determination, Timothy Beveridge and Leslie Stanley are standout contributors to their respective lines of business. Beveridge was selected in the general schedule (GS) 10-13 category and Stanley was selected in the GS 1-9 category.

June 9, 2021

Employees of the Month make sure warfighters are well equipped

Richmond, Va. — Not much gets past the two men who are being honored with the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee of the Month award for March. Customer Support Specialists Bridger Nelson and Stewart Young are eagle-eyed professionals who use their initiative and ingenuity to keep needed parts coming for the benefit of the warfighter’s mission.

Feb. 24, 2021

Strudwick and Manuel exemplify decisive action and prioritization, making them DLA Aviation’s November Employees of the Month

Richmond, Va. — You can’t just “wing” it when it comes to communication and planning. It takes decisive action and prioritization like DLA Aviation’s November Employee of the Month awardees exemplify.

Jan. 6, 2021

DLA Aviation’s October Employee of the Month awardees demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation selected Randy Lyons and Cathy Martin as its October Employee of the Month awardees, lauding them for their exceptional warfighter support.

Dec. 18, 2020

Professionalism and teamwork: September employees of the month instrumental in meeting the DLA mission

RICHMOND, Va. — Christine Colantoni, an equipment specialist in the Customer Operations Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Cherry Point, North Carolina, and Traci Marshall, a contracting officer team lead in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate, DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, were both named DLA Aviation Employee of the Month for the month of September.