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Tag: Defense Supply Center Richmond

Guy Simmons, the manager for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Physical Security Program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia implements Department of Defense, DLA guidance and physical security measures on the installation based on the resources, assets and capabilities available.

May 31, 2017

Partners in Protection, Insight into security and emergency services: Guy Simmons

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, leadership prepares for threats foreign and domestic by arming themselves with insight from professionals who lead various security programs on site.

Runners kick off the first Bellwood Bash Family and Friends Day Celebration with a 5k Fun Run May 18, 2017 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 22, 2017

MWR holds first Bellwood Bash at DSCR

Richmond, Va. — Morale, Welfare and Recreation held the first Bellwood Bash Family and Friends Day Celebration May 18 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Dustin Smith is a federal police officer who serves at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 16, 2017

Police Week Spotlight: Officer Dustin Smith

Richmond, Virginia — As part of Police Week observances, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia spotlight one of their own, Police Officer Dustin Smith, who is among those who selflessly secures and protects the base, its people and our neighbors every day.

William Bullock Sr., emergency manager, DLA Installation Support at Richmond, reviews emergency processes with employees March 21, 2017 in the Center Restaurant after a tornado drill held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 28, 2017

Tornados - seek shelter versus shelter-in-place

Richmond, Va — Employees were recently urged to "seek shelter" March 21 during a tornado response exercise conducted on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. What does seek shelter mean?

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations’ Audrey Jones (center) receives the Secretary of Defense, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Patriotic Employer Award from retired Army Lt. Col. Bob Sempek, ESGR Central Virginia Region military outreach volunteer Feb. 21 during a ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Jones was nominated by her employee, Information Technology Specialist Monica Briscoe (left), who is also a sergeant in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Feb. 27, 2017

Supervisor receives DoD award for support given to citizen soldier

DLA Aviation Public Affairs — Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations supervisor Audrey Jones received the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s Patriotic Employer Award Feb. 21 during a ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond police officers participate in an active shooter exercise Jan. 19, 2017 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Jan. 26, 2017

Active shooter exercise helps employees train, prepare for threats

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond held an active shooter exercise Jan. 19 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Storm clouds gather over Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, earlier this year, highlighting the need to be prepared for unexpected weather and events.

Sept. 22, 2016

Disasters are unpredictable; be prepared

Richmond, Va. — We all know we can’t predict when a natural disaster will occur. We also can’t predict when man-made events such as an active shooter will take place. However, we can plan and prepare to respond to these types of events

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Supply Center Richmond Commander, Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day greets Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Adjutant General of Virginia, Maj. Gen. Timothy Williams to the installation for a ground-breaking ceremony August 17. The Virginia National Guard is set to build a 102,000 square-foot facility on the north side of DSCR. The $30 million project will serve as the National Guard state headquarters.

Aug. 19, 2016

Virginia National Guard breaks ground for new headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Under a blazing sun and the high heat of a typical late summer day in Virginia, military and government leaders broke ground for the Virginia National Guard headquarters building at the Defense Supply Center Richmond August 17.