DLA News Archive

July 5, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden welcomes new leader during change of command ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden to Air Force Col. Ernest “Nest” Cage during a change of command ceremony June 30 held on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

June 1, 2023

Ogden’s “Mr. Fitness” proves age is just a number

RICHMOND, Va. — At first glance, you would never guess Terry Baldwin, with his chiseled frame, is not some sort of comic book superhero.

Feb. 22, 2023

DLA, Parker Aerospace cut ribbon for cost saving partnership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The ceremony on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, marks the third Defense Logistics Agency public private partnership between DLA and Parker Aerospace.

Nov. 9, 2022

DLA Aviation at Ogden hosts supply chain immersion day for local college students

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden partnered with the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and 748th Supply Chain Management Group, all three located on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to host a group of students and faculty from nearby Weber State University Oct. 27.

Nov. 3, 2022

DLA Aviation at Ogden employees celebrate Air Force Diamond Jubilee

RICHMOND, Va. — Close to 20 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden employees and their spouses, including DLA Aviation at Ogden Commander Air Force Col. Jason Okumura, celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday. The Diamond Jubilee celebration took place at the Hill Aerospace Museum on Hill Air Force Base, Utah Sept. 24.

Aug. 8, 2022

F-15 becomes golden eagle assisted by Hill’s CMXG

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Taking to the skies 50 years ago, the F-15 Eagle can now be called a Golden Eagle and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex’s 309th Commodities Maintenance Group continues to play a significant role in keeping it soaring.

July 12, 2022

DLA Aviation, Air Force award contract for aircraft component support

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden's Strategic Contracting Division on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, jointly with the Hill Air Force Base Commodity Council, awarded a $444M performance-based logistics contract which allows Parker Aerospace to directly provide support to actuators for multiple Air Force aircrafts. Actuators help control the various aircraft hydraulic components.

July 7, 2022

Simple scanner helps 75th LRS speed up deployment processing

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Deploying Airmen out the door involves a lot of paperwork, cargo and equipment and the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s is ready to support the movement of it all successfully and efficiently.

July 7, 2022

New commander takes over at DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura became the commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah during a change of command ceremony held on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 28. The ceremony was officiated by former DLA Aviation commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford, who was selected for promotion to Maj. Gen.

May 10, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Mearle Tilton

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.