DLA Aviation News

March 4, 2021

DLA, Navy project increases sustainable aircraft disinfectants

Richmond, Va. — Working with Naval Air Systems Command’s Materials Engineering Division, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation invested in a sustainable aircraft disinfectant project in May 2019 that resulted in DLA offering seven new products to meet Navy needs.

March 3, 2021

DSCR fire officer, firefighter of the year proven leaders and innovators

Richmond, Va. — You may not know them until you need them, but the firefighters and staff of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services are a critical element of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s emergency response teams.

March 1, 2021

Humbled and appreciative: characteristics of a good leader

RICHMOND, Va. — Clyde Shaeffer, supervisory inventory management specialist, Order Fulfilment (QABEX), Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of December 2020.

Feb. 26, 2021

Black History Month Spotlight: Zita Oubre

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation spotlights Zita Oubre, who shares what the celebration of Black History Month means to her.

Feb. 24, 2021

Strudwick and Manuel exemplify decisive action and prioritization, making them DLA Aviation’s November Employees of the Month

Richmond, Va. — You can’t just “wing” it when it comes to communication and planning. It takes decisive action and prioritization like DLA Aviation’s November Employee of the Month awardees exemplify.

Feb. 23, 2021

FRCE makes huge gains in high-priority backorders

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Navy website — When it comes to meeting the needs of the warfighter, Fleet Readiness Center East has made great strides in focusing efforts on critical needs and reducing the wait for high-priority items.

Feb. 22, 2021

Black History Month Spotlight: Kalisia Winkey

Richmond, Va. — A Feb. 3 Presidential Proclamation on National Black History Month calls “on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope.”

Feb. 19, 2021

DLA Aviation employee wins DLA Employee of the Quarter Award

Richmond, Va. — Timothy Nelson, a general supply specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, was recognized during DLA’s virtual annual award ceremony Jan. 28 as the agency’s 4th Quarter DLA Employee of the Quarter.

Feb. 17, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Timothy Morgan

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.

Feb. 16, 2021

Black History Month Spotlight: Twiana Speaks shares what this year’s theme means to her

Richmond, Va. — A Feb. 3 Presidential Proclamation on National Black History Month calls “on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope.”

Feb. 12, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Joan Davis-Adams

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.

Feb. 10, 2021

Say something if you see something: February is Security Awareness Month

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency security officials are urging employees to remain vigilant, reminding them that they share everyday observations with neighbors, colleagues, family and friends.

Feb. 3, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Ciesielski

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.

Jan. 29, 2021

Alexander wins DLA Leader of the Year Award

Richmond, Va. — As if winning two Defense Logistics Agency level awards in the past is not enough, Richard “Rick” Alexander goes on to earn the Leader of the Year Award for DLA’s 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards program.

Jan. 27, 2021

DLA Installation Management employees receive DLA’s 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Award

RICHMOND,Va. — On the heels of what proved to be a trying year for many, 2020 closed out on a high note for two Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia employees who are recipients of the DLA’s 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards program.