DLA Aviation News

Jan. 13, 2025

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year award, a testament to his transformative leadership and innovative contributions.

Jan. 7, 2025

DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide

Dec. 17, 2024

Procurement to production: Aviation, Land and Maritime team up for success at Warner Robins

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins hosted a two-day operational tour for a team from DLA Land and Maritime to strengthen their partnership and highlight the impact of their combined efforts on aircraft maintenance and supply chain management. The visit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and constraints, ultimately supporting the warfighter through more efficient and aligned efforts.

Dec. 13, 2024

The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28.

Dec. 11, 2024

PaCE program graduates recognized during annual ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Personnel in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Pathways to Career Excellence program celebrated a career milestone during an Oct. 9 ceremony honoring their graduation from the two-year training program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 3, 2024

Retail-focused support team visits Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted leadership from the Industrial Support Activities in Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; and DLA Aviation’s Retail Focus Acquisition Support Team on Oct. 29.

Nov. 21, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman

RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!

Nov. 7, 2024

DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.

Nov. 6, 2024

DLA Aviation’s annual operating plan aligns to agency strategy, gets director’s OK

RICHMOND, Va. — Sustaining a resilient workforce, meeting customer needs, posturing for crisis and integrating through partnerships were among the top priorities Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders presented to agency heads during a Nov. 5 review of its fiscal 2025 annual operating plan, or AOP, at Aviation headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 5, 2024

Aviation personnel dive into naval life while touring Navy facilities

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation embarked on a journey into U.S. Navy operations while touring Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, highlighting the importance of intradepartmental relationships and showcasing Aviation’s commitment to enhancing naval operations through effective logistics support.

Nov. 1, 2024

Call to Action | Senior DLA leaders ask industry, military services for assistance on critical logistics issues

RICHMOND, Va. — Building resiliency and solving challenges within military and supporting industrial supply chains drove discussions during the 2024 Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held Oct. 29-30 at the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation headquarters in Richmond.

Oct. 31, 2024

Reminder: Change alarm batteries when turning clocks back

RICHMOND, Va. — The "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" campaign is a crucial reminder to not only check smoke detector batteries but also to reinforce overall fire safety practices, both at home and in the workplace. In workplaces, regular fire drills, clear evacuation routes, and accessible and inspected fire extinguishers saves lives. Additionally, employees should be educated on how to respond in case of a fire, including knowing the location of exits, muster points, and the importance of not using elevators during an evacuation. An appointed Fire Warden will have this information.

Oct. 29, 2024

ASL course helps deaf employees feel understood, included

RICHMOND, Va. — On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index finger in a jerky zigzag motion to sign the word “lightning” before directing the class to try. This scene played out during a “lunch and learn” session offered by DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity. The students – DLA Aviation employees – completed a nine-week Introduction to American Sign Language class Oct. 29, taught by Rose Salen, an equal employment opportunity specialist/ASL interpreter at DLA Aviation.

Oct. 28, 2024

It Takes a Village | Contract Specialist volunteers at Paris Paralympic Games

RICHMOND, Va. — In line with the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s objective of highlighting opportunities for disabled Americans, the international Paralympic Games seek to provide disabled athletes with worldwide possibilities.

Oct. 24, 2024

Tour strengthens mission readiness and workforce resilience

RICHMOND, Va. — In a bid to align workforce efforts with the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission and vision, the DLA Aviation Depot Level Reparable Contracting team participated in the “Life of a Part” tour, hosted by the DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City Industrial Support Activity team.