DLA News Archive

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.

Sept. 14, 2017

Physical Security is more than gates and guards

Richmond, Va — Federal employees as well as contracted employees are an important part of the Defense Supply Center Richmond physical security systems, which starts with an access control plan.

Sept. 5, 2017

Richmond employees help local community

Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees organized a group of givers who helped students in need by contributing school supplies to the local Bensley Elementary School. Employees from the Customer Intelligence-Focused Team in the DLA Aviation Planning Process Directorate donated the items and volunteers donated their time Aug. 29 to deliver the items.

Jan. 24, 2017

Common social media applications target victims of Human Trafficking

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, security personnel encourage employees, family, and friends to be proactive and aware of the methods and risks associated with social media and internet usage as it potentially applies to Combatting Trafficking in Persons.

Jan. 6, 2017

Operations Alert: DSCR operating status for Sat., Jan. 7 and Sun., Jan. 8

Due to impending inclement weather, all Defense Logistics Agency organizations and tenant activities on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are closed for operations Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Base access will be limited to essential personnel only..