DLA News Archive

Dec. 15, 2022

EWG forum held in person for the first time in more than two years

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Working Group held its first in-person forum in more than two years Dec. 13 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Employees not able to attend in person were able to do so virtually.

Dec. 2, 2022

80 years of Warfighter Support celebrated on Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va. — Several hundred employees from the various organizations on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia celebrated the 80th year of the installation with an anniversary bash on Nov. 30 with food and festivities including games and displays from various organizations.

Oct. 13, 2022

DLA Installation Management Richmond goes platinum for 12th year in a row

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond received the Platinum Award from Chesterfield County, Virginia, Oct. 5 for achieving 100% compliance with the county’s industrial wastewater regulations on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 12, 2022

DSCR continues 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 Oct. 11 at Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield, Virginia. Members had the option of attending the meeting in person or virtually.

Oct. 11, 2022

100th Year of National Fire Prevention Week emphasizes planning, practicing home escape

RICHMOND, Va. — Join Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services in commemorating the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. This year's FPW campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." aims to educate personnel and their families on quick, easy steps they can take to protect themselves and others from house fires.

Sept. 26, 2022

Preparing for emergency situations takes center stage on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — In recognition of September being National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Security and Emergency Services hosted a preparedness fair in the lobby of the DLA Aviation Operations Center (Bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond Sept. 22.

Aug. 31, 2022

Construction of Phase 2 of Aviation Operations Center nearly halfway to completion

RICHMOND, Va — About a year-an- a-half ago, if your office or cubicle was located in Building 46 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, you used to be able to look out one of the huge windows and get a birds-eye-view of the Bellwood elk roaming freely.

July 20, 2022

Mutual aid agreement between regional first responders critical during emergency events

RICHMOND, Va. — A warm, mid-morning summer day quickly turned into a scary hazardous material nightmare for the children and parents enjoying a fun and relaxing day at a community swimming pool in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

May 23, 2022

Family members of early DSCR landowner pay respects to their ancestors

RICHMOND, Va. — In 1797, Richard Gregory, one of the wealthiest landowners in Chesterfield County, Virginia, purchased 1,000 acres of land Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, sits on today. On this land he built Manor House, now known as the Bellwood House. It’s one of the oldest houses in Chesterfield County and is listed as a national historic landmark.

May 20, 2022

Supply technician shares a personal connection to DSCR aircraft

RICHMOND, Va. — When David Buonconsiglio began his job as a supply technician for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution at Richmond, Virginia, on Defense Supply Center Richmond two months ago, it didn’t take him long to get reacquainted with a memory from his past.