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July 31, 2020
DLA Aviation awards multimillion-dollar contract supporting naval aviation maintenance
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a $16.48 million contract June 17 to help the Navy automate landing gear repairs at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego.
July 30, 2020
Employee makes hundreds of cloth facemasks for coworkers
RICHMOND, Va. — To help stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte Bell, an American Sign Language interpreter and equal employment opportunity specialist who works for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, made about 500 facemasks since early April 2020 for her co-workers.
July 27, 2020
DLA Aviation leader shares experiences from COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force assignment
RICHMOND, Va. — On April 10, I traveled to Northern Virginia for a 60-day assignment serving on the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where I was able to see the pandemic’s global impact.
July 23, 2020
World War II-era warehouse at Richmond depot to get major overhaul
NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Defense Logistics Agency are teaming up on a project to restore a Defense Supply Center Richmond warehouse built in 1942.
Environmental cleanup updates discussed at virtual quarterly public meeting
RICHMOND, VA — Community members virtually attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Environmental Cleanup Program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting July 13. Due to COVID-19, this is the first time the RAB has met since Oct. 21.
July 22, 2020
Employee Spotlight: Ryan McGuire
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.
July 17, 2020
Small business contract brings ICBM radio cable up to speed
RICHMOND, Va. — The Air Force will soon have an upgraded ICBM critical radio frequency cable, nearly seven years earlier than projected estimates, by using the Defense Logistics Agency's Small Business Innovation Program.
July 8, 2020
DLA Aviation Spotlight: DeAnne Allshouse
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.
July 7, 2020
DLA Installation Management Richmond works to improve Parker Pond
Richmond, Va. — One of the advantages of working on Defense Supply Center Richmond is its location in an idyllic part of Virginia. The natural resources and outdoor beauty are perks, and among the more popular spots is Parker Pond.
July 1, 2020
Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through August 31
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is accepting nominations for the 2020 Hall of Fame through August 31. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond.
June 30, 2020
DLA Aviation employees support each other during COVID-19 pandemic
Richmond, Va. — Executing the mission while taking care of each other and remaining resilient during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are top priorities for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees in Cherry Point, North Carolina, who are actively supporting the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East.
June 29, 2020
How to stay safe when using consumer fireworks
Richmond, Va. — Summertime is when many of us engage in what some might consider the most joyous of activities: spending time with friends and family, eating, drinking and watching fireworks light up the sky. Despite professional firework displays being fun and exciting, many people feel the real fun takes place when this excitement is recreated in our own homes through the purchasing of store-bought fireworks made for personal use. Sadly enough, sometimes the results are disastrous.
June 24, 2020
Chesterfield veteran celebrates a century of memories
RICHMOND, VA — Adelbert “Del” Baker was born June 20, 1920, a couple of years after the end of World War I and the beginning of an era known as Roaring '20s. He is also part of what was coined The Greatest Generation, those who lived through the Great Depression and who served in the military during World War II.
June 22, 2020
Team Hill Frontlines: James Silverstrim
James Silverstrim works in Ogden Defense Logistics Agency as an inventory management specialist. He is from Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, and his hobbies include golfing, shooting, and reading.
June 18, 2020
Process improvements speed parts delivery
RICHMOND, VA — Metrics don’t always tell the whole story and successful organizations welcome customer feedback and areas to improve. Back in January, the 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron leadership at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex reached out to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins’ Storage and Distribution team about issue and delivery delays for raw materials not being delivered to their mechanics quickly enough.