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Sept. 8, 2021

The Elk of Defense Supply Center Richmond

When the crisp autumn air permeates the woods of Virginia, the elk population at Defense Supply Center Richmond finds itself in the mood for love. Bugle calls of the wooing bull elk pierce the quiet, signaling a mating ritual that may include wallowing in mud and headstrong males battling for the affections of the elk cows in the herd.

Aug. 20, 2021

Force Protection Conditions - A Tutorial

As you are driving onto Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, or walking to a building entrance, you may have noticed the installation is at Force Protection Condition Level B and wonder, “what does this mean to me?”

Aug. 13, 2021

DSCR recognized for excellence in warfighter support

Defense Supply Center Richmond was named a recipient of the 2021 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. It was one of five recipients of the highly competitive Department of Defense award recognizing the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations.

Aug. 9, 2021

Seek shelter, shelter-in-place and lockdown: knowing the difference can save lives

During actual emergencies and in emergency y exercises, employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, may receive emergency messages and warnings through several modes of communication including computer pop up messages, and texts and phone calls, and even through speaker systems located both inside and outside of buildings across the installation.

Aug. 6, 2021

CBS 6 profiles historic Bellwood Elk on Defense Supply Center Richmond

A film crew from WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, came on Defense Supply Center Richmond July 30 to record a story on the historic Bellwood elk as part of the station’s weekly series “I have a Story.”

Aug. 2, 2021

Security officials remind employees to be vigilant

In the United States, the workplace has been the primary target of terrorism. From the events of 9-11 that targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the active shooter events at Fort Hood, Texas, there is a need to be prepared.

July 14, 2021

Aggressive contaminated groundwater cleanup efforts on DCSR discussed during RAB

For the first time in more than a year, community members could attend the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Environmental Cleanup Program’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting in person at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia, July 12. These meetings were held virtually since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

July 9, 2021

Demolition continues, makes way for Phase 2 of Aviation Operations Center

Demolition of Building 33 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, continues as part of Phase 2 for the Defense Logistics Aviation Operations Center. Destruction began earlier this year with most of it happening over the past month.

June 25, 2021

DSCR Fire Department maintains safety throughout pandemic, resumes employee fire and safety training

The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention Office has been working continually maintaining a culture of safety on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, through the pandemic and is currently conducting safety and fire training to ensure employee safety when employees transition back to working on the installation.

May 21, 2021

National EMS Week Spotlight: Paul Owens

National Emergency Medical Technician Week will be celebrated May 16 – 22. This year’s theme is “This Is EMS: Caring for Our Communities.” According to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians website, in 1974 President Gerald Ford authorized Emergency Medical Services Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities.