DLA News Archive

May 16, 2022

DSCR named CFC Agency of the Year in its region

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, won the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign Agency of the Year Award for the South Central Virginia and Albermarle Bay areas.

May 4, 2022

Get physical May 16 at newly opened Red Brick Fitness Center

Richmond, Va. — The newly rebuilt fitness center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia is back, bigger and better and ready to help you reach your fitness goals starting May 16.

April 20, 2022

Pinwheel parade focuses on making children priority number one

Richmond, Va. — While April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Defense Department declares its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children all year long. In 2022, DOD leads these efforts with the campaign “All In To End Child Abuse.”

April 11, 2022

Awareness and tips for emergency calls emphasized during National 9-1-1 Education Month

Richmond, Va. — National 9-1-1 Education Month is observed annually in the month of April at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The 9-1-1 system serves as the vital link between the public and emergency responders. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a public safety answering point.

April 6, 2022

April is Security Awareness Month: If you see something, say something!

Richmond, Va. — We all have our daily routines. We go to work, stop by the store, maybe pick up our kids from school and travel home. We usually do not alter our routines unless something unusual occurs. It is the unusual events or unique observations that Defense Logistics Agency, Installation Management Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services wants to hear about! To assist you with reporting these unusual occurrences, DLA has developed a program called DLA iWatch.

Feb. 16, 2022

Deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics gets in depth look at DLA Aviation missions

Richmond, Va. — DLA Aviation senior leaders discussed aircraft sustainment challenges with Leigh Method during her visit Feb. 10 to the DLA Aviation Operations Building on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Method is the deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Washington, D.C.

Jan. 19, 2022

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

RICHMOND, Va. — Hazardous weather is once again predicted for the Richmond Metro area later this week.  When winter-like weather or hazardous driving conditions do arrive, how will you be notified of changes in Defense Supply Center Richmond’s operating status?

Jan. 5, 2022

Tree beautification program’s roots run deep

Richmond, Va. — Few beautification projects have longer lasting benefits than tree planting, and the 50 trees planted this fall on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, will provide shade, shelter and improved air quality for years to come.

Jan. 3, 2022

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — Richmond Metro area temperatures have varied in recent days by 20 degrees or more, but much of the area saw it first winter weather Jan. 3 with rain changing to sleet and snow. When winter-like weather or hazardous driving conditions do arrive, how will you be notified of changes in Defense Supply Center Richmond’s operating status?

Dec. 14, 2021

Employees bring cheer through DLA Aviation Angel Tree program

Richmond, Va. — Employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, donned their wings again this year to provide gifts for local families through the Angel Tree program.