DLA Aviation News

Jan. 7, 2019

Defense Masters provides tools to improve speaking and leadership skills

Richmond, Va — One day the boss walks up to you and says he needs you to brief the corporate board … in an hour. Are you going to get sick to your stomach or embrace the opportunity?

Jan. 2, 2019

DLA Aviation employees donate hundreds of toys to those in need

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees enterprise-wide showed the true spirit of giving this holiday season as they donated toys to children who otherwise may not have had any presents.

Dec. 28, 2018

DLA hosts two-day event aimed at continuous process improvements

RICHMOND, VA — A Collaborative Planning Summit was held in the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 11 - 12.

Dec. 20, 2018

DSCR holiday spirit

Employees show holiday spirit

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Aviation employee shares family experiences

Richmond, Va — I have Yaqui blood running through my veins from my maternal grandfather Maximino Vincent Razo. He was born in San Diego in 1918 to a Mexican father and Yaqui Native American mother.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Tony Fuller, assistant fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired from service and was honored in a ceremony Nov. 30 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 14, 2018

Angels among us donate to children in need

Richmond, Va. — Mother Teresa once said, “If you cannot feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, generous employees give as much as they can by participating in the annual Angel Tree program.

Dec. 13, 2018

Tree lighting ceremony kicks off DSCR holiday season

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry hosted the annual tree lighting ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 4.

Dec. 11, 2018

Army major promoted to lieutenant colonel by his former commander

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry officiated the promotion ceremony of Army Maj. Alex Shimabukuro at Fort Lee, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2018.

Nov. 29, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond firefighters promoted

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services Chief Don Rodgers promoted two firefighters in a pinning ceremony on Nov. 14 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 28, 2018

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status and new telework procedures during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va — There are several ways Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees can find out about changes in the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.

Nov. 26, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Jason Tierson

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.

Nov. 20, 2018

Contract Administration Division holds annual recognition ceremony, celebrates successes

Richmond, Va — Robert Baker, division chief, Contract Administration, Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, hosted his annual end of fiscal year Town Hall Nov. 7 to celebrate employees’ accomplishments this past fiscal 2018.

Nov. 16, 2018

The Wheel starts turning at DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va. — The “Wheel” started turning Oct. 29 in the McKeever Auditorium as Julia Roquemore, division chief, Aviation and Airframes Division, Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, opened the pilot session of a new supervisors’ overview that has been a year in the planning.

Nov. 9, 2018

DLA celebrates the Marines' 243rd birthday

Richmond, Va. — Marines, airmen, soldiers, sailors, veterans and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees celebrated the Marines' 243rd birthday Nov. 5, with a ceremony in the old Center Restaurant on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.