DLA News Archive

Oct. 2, 2018

Benjamin “Gil” Perkins inducted as the 2018 Hall of Fame recipient

Richmond, Va. — For his dedicated service and contributions to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Benjamin “Gil” Perkins, former DLA Aviation chief counsel was inducted into the 2018 DLA Aviation Hall of Fame Sept. 27. Perkins retired in 2015 after 34 years of service.

Sept. 7, 2018

Different generations working together at DSCR in support of the warfighter

RICHMOND, VA — An Understanding and Working Across Generations workshop was held in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aug 27.

May 17, 2018

National EMS Week Spotlight: Richard Sagraves Jr.

RICHMOND, VA — As part of National EMS Week, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond is spotlighting an emergency medical technician at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to honor his dedication in providing day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line."

April 27, 2018

Navy captain tours Defense Supply Center Richmond before taking over as DLA Pacific commander

RICHMOND, VA — Incoming Defense Logistics Agency Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella visited Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 23, 2018.

March 22, 2018

EEOD director reflects on changes in diversity throughout 35-year career

Richmond, Va. — After a storied career spanning more than 35 years in civil service, Harold McManus retires at the end of March from his post as director of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity. The times, they are always changing, and McManus has ridden on the crest of the wave that swept in changes to the way women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are treated in the workplace.

March 2, 2018

DLA Aviation Commander holds Town Hall

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry held her Town Hall in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 22.

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.

Dec. 21, 2017

DSCR Fire, Emergency Services leads the way

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, is on a roll after winning DLA Fire Department of the Year for the second year running and earning the title of Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

Dec. 20, 2017

DSCR employees and Bensley students celebrate the holidays at annual tree lighting ceremony

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees kicked off the holiday season Dec. 14 in the Lotts Conference Center amidst the joyful sounds of Bensley Elementary School 5th graders who sang holiday songs.

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.