DLA News Archive

Oct. 10, 2018

Retirees visit new operations center on DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — A line in the book “You Can't Go Home Again,” written by Thomas Wolfe states “Some things will never change. Some things will always be the same.”

Aug. 21, 2018

Aviation reservists share success of initiatives with Joint Reserve Force director

Richmond, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director, Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 11 to recognize outstanding joint reserve personnel and learn about the reserve team’s current initiatives and projects.

July 24, 2018

Center Restaurant hosts soft opening, feeds the masses

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office hosted a soft opening of the new Center Restaurant July 23.

July 16, 2018

Bluebird hatchlings make their presence known

Richmond, Va. — Balancing the needs of the environment with the mission of the installation is a difficult but winnable challenge facing Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Environmental Management Division. That was the case with the start of the construction of the installation’s new East Gate on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

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.