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Oct. 18, 2021
Hard-work pays off: July employees of the month receive recognition for a job well done
RICHMOND, Va. — Stephen Adams, sustainment specialist in the Planning and Support Division of the Customer Operations Directorate for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and Latoya Whitehead, contract specialist in the Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Directorate for DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, were both named DLA Aviation Employee of the Month for July.
Oct. 15, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA proves itself in the 1960s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the second in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Oct. 14, 2021
DLA Aviation at Ogden general supply specialist selected as one of the nation’s best
RICHMOND, Va — During his 13-year Army career, Aaron Wessman achieved the rank of staff sergeant, served in Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism and received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign and the Army’s Commendation and Achievement medals.
Oct. 13, 2021
The Great ShakeOut: what you can do to prepare for an earthquake
RICHMOND, Va — Emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, with the impact ranging from temporary disruption of
Defense Department disability awards ceremony honors DLA, individual achievements
Arlington, Va. — During the Oct. 7 Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony, DLA earned best DOD mid-sized component for the fifth consecutive year. The agency was also recognized for ensuring accessible information and communication technology in the workplace, and DLA Aviation general supply specialist Aaron Wessman was honored as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability.
Oct. 12, 2021
Bellwood Elk get annual checkup, new feeding trough
RICHMOND, Va. — The Bellwood elk received their annual checkups Sept. 2 from large-animal veterinarian, Dr. Lucy Haile, with assistance from her staff members.
Innovation, motivation are hallmarks of award recipient’s leadership style
Richmond, Va. — Workplace motivation is one of the great challenges faced by today’s leaders. Dan Oros meets this challenge head on by demonstrating how his team’s work contributes to Defense Logistics Agency’s vision to be innovative, adaptable, agile, accountable and focused on the warfighter always.
Oct. 8, 2021
June Employees of the Month achieve dynamite duo status in achieving excellence in warfighter support
RICHMOND, Va — There’s an age-old adage that states “lightning never strikes the same place twice,” simply meaning an extraordinary event never occurs twice under the same circumstances. Well, try telling that to the folks at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida where this phenomenon occurred over the summer.
Oct. 5, 2021
DLA stands down industrial hardware supply chain, moves half a million items to DLA Aviation
Richmond, Va — For the last year, the Defense Logistics Agency has been preparing to phase out one of its nine supply chains, the industrial hardware supply chain. Dissolving the supply chain aligns those items more closely with the appropriate supporting activities while driving efficiency and cutting costs.
Oct. 4, 2021
Defense Logistics Agency 60th Anniversary
Defense Logistics Agency 60th Anniversary - Aviation Edition
Oct. 1, 2021
Learn the sounds of fire safety
Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire Prevention Office is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3 - 9.
Sept. 29, 2021
Chesterfield County toasts DLA Installation Management Richmond’s wastewater treatment efforts at DSCR with Platinum Award
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond received the Platinum Award from Chesterfield County, Virginia, officials Sept. 20 for achieving 100% compliance with the county’s industrial wastewater regulations on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Sept. 27, 2021
National Preparedness Month includes emergency prepping for our pets
RICHMOND, Va. — Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all family members—including pets.
Sept. 22, 2021
June leadership award recipient leads with innovation
Richmond, Va. — Measurable results are key to understanding how successful a program can be, and results are a valuable tool for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate team. Strategic Business Analytics Division Chief Dean Gilbert’s team’s efforts to refine business case analysis, or BCA, along with other innovative approaches, have earned him the June DLA Aviation Leadership Award.
Sept. 20, 2021
COOP: Not just an annual training requirement
Richmond, Va. — Every year, thousands of Defense Logistics Agency employees access their Learning Management System account and complete the mandatory Continuity of Operations Employee Awareness Training course. To some COOP training is just another annual training requirement, but COOP is much more. COOP is essential to readiness.