DLA News Archive

June 26, 2018

Enjoy a refreshing splash in DSCR’s pool

Richmond, Va. — Employees, families, military service members and retirees can now enjoy a refreshing splash in the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, pool. The pool opened June 16.

June 11, 2018

Construction Begins on DSCR’s New East Gate

Richmond, Va. — In an effort to comply with current anti-terrorism standards, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond is embarking on a $6 million project to replace the East Gate. The new gate will be located near the former housing area adjacent to Jefferson Davis Highway on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The work began this month and is expected to be completed by August 2019.

June 8, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond’s EMS passes audit, under stricter standards

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Environmental Management System passed an an extremely thorough and detailed audit May 8-10 based on new ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems standard.

May 29, 2018

Info Ops employee saves a life on her way to work

Through quick thinking and quick action, a DLA employee recently helped save the life of a fellow commuter while on her way to work.

May 21, 2018

Virginia National Guard cuts ribbon at new state headquarters

Chesterfield County, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, members of the Virginia Defense Force, friends and family members joined distinguished guests at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Virginia National Guard’s newly-built Joint Force Headquarters building May 14, 2018, at Defense Supply Center Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

May 18, 2018

DSCR employees gather to honor officers during National Police Week

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees gathered May 17 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on DSCR during National Police Week, to remember and give thanks for the protective service given by past and current officers and those officers who lost their lives in service.

Feb. 15, 2018

February is Security Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know concerning reporting suspicious activities

Richmond, Va. — You have been parking your vehicle in the same parking lot and walking to your office for the past year. You know the quickest route; how many steps it will take and your environment. You know this path like the back of your hand. Therefore, it’s safe to assume you would also know if something or someone is out of the ordinary.

Dec. 21, 2017

Police Department takes top award for excellence

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond Police Department named 2017 Defense Logistics Agency Police Department of the Year.

Nov. 7, 2017

Warfighter Learn and Reward Day held at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

Richmond, VA — Warfighter Learn and Reward Day an opportunity to learn about our DLA Aviation teammates, both military and civilian.

Sept. 20, 2017

Studevant, former deputy director, DLA Richmond leader, to join DLA Hall of Fame

Mary Studevant, who during her 30-year service to DLA spearheaded a program to help employees complete their education, will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 21.