DLA News Archive

Oct. 10, 2025

Workforce issues a primary focus at DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) employees gathered in person and online Oct. 9 as Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA director; Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez, DLA senior enlisted leader; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey, DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) commander, led a town hall focused on transformation, readiness and recognition of workforce excellence.

May 9, 2025

DLA Aviation honors employees, addresses leadership transition at annual awards and town hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Seven individuals who exemplify dedication and excellence within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation were honored May 8 during the 5th Annual DLA Aviation Awards Ceremony.

July 21, 2023

Restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond are going green

RICHMOND, Va. — In the interest of environmental stewardship and reducing the number of service calls for sewer line repair, backups and maintenance, all restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are being upgraded with biodegradable paper towels.

June 29, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader experiences world famous Bellwood Elk firsthand during trip to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Major Tomeka O’Neal traveled to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, June 27, to engage with enlisted service members on a variety of topics and share leadership experiences.

June 9, 2023

DLA Aviation Pathways to Career Excellence program graduates combined classes

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division and Business Process Support Directorate’s Supply/Tech Training Division celebrated the graduation of 45 people from the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence program June 7.

May 31, 2023

DLA Aviation’s Customer Operations employees celebrate at Parker Pond in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate held an organization picnic at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s Parker Pond, May 25.

April 5, 2023

Aviation commander receives briefing on aggressive cleanup efforts of contaminated groundwater on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Environmental Cleanup Program’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board met Apr. 4 at Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield, Virginia.

March 29, 2023

MWR connecting the local Richmond business community with the workforce

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation hosted an Information Expo Mar. 22, in the dining area on the first floor of the DLA Aviation Operations Center (Bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

March 21, 2023

DLA Aviation Honors 2022 Award Winners during Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The best of the best in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation were once again honored for their contributions to their roles and larger teams, as well as the warfighter mission, during a town hall which included the Fiscal 2022 annual awards ceremony held Mar. 16.

Feb. 24, 2023

Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test

RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.