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April 10, 2019
DLA HR director speaks at Aviation Leadership Forum
Richmond, Va — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Working Group invited DLA Human Resources Director Brad Bunn to speak at their April 1 forum on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
April 5, 2019
Emergency response terms explained
Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, conducted a tornado response exercise March 19. During the exercise, the installation’s mass notification system disseminated the message that included the words “seek shelter.” Participants’ post-exercise comments indicated confusion with respect to the meaning of “seek shelter,” which is different from “shelter-in-place” or “lockdown.”
April 4, 2019
Old-school whiteboards: a key tool in warfighter readiness
RICHMOND, VA — Advancements in technology are critical to the ongoing success of military operations here and overseas, and this need is evident to the thousands of men and women in service who rely on technology to help them accomplish their missions. But one analog staple survives — and even thrives — alongside the high-tech gadgets in service today: the humble whiteboard.
April 3, 2019
Wolfe takes over Human Resources at Aviation
Richmond, Va — On a sunny, but cool late March afternoon, Theresa Wolfe’s face beamed as she basked in the warmth of the sun’s rays provided through the windows of her first floor office in the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. It was one of the rare moments of down time she’s been able to take since taking over as the head of Human resources for DLA Aviation less than two months ago.
April 1, 2019
Get fit and support Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Richmond, Va — No fooling - April 1 is the beginning of the Defense Logistics Agency Virtual Fitness Challenge in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The challenge runs through April 30.
March 27, 2019
Congresswoman visits Defense Supply Center Richmond
Richmond, Va — U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., visited Defense Supply Center Richmond on March 22 and met with Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Supply Center Richmond commander, for an overall introduction to the installation and its purpose.
March 26, 2019
Employee Spotlight: Enrique Moreno
RICHMOND, Va. — Name: Enrique MorenoOrganization: DLA Aviation - OgdenYears of Service: TwoWhat is your job title,
March 19, 2019
DSCR Readies for Statewide Tornado Drill
Richmond, Va. — Tornados might seem out of place in Virginia, which is nowhere near America’s so-called Tornado Alley, but they do happen here. And when they do, the aftermath can be devastating, which is why Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees participate in a Statewide Tornado Drill each year.
March 15, 2019
New sources, faster parts for potential DLA suppliers
Richmond, Va — DLA Aviation’s Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program solves procurement issues like long production lead times and rising supply costs.
March 11, 2019
Engineers, maintainers and logisticians team up on Rhino recovery efforts
Richmond, Va — The Navy's first strike-fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, has been involved in every major U.S. military conflict since the 1980s. The twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft made its combat debut with strikes against Libya. While the Marines will continue to fly the F/A-18 A-D legacy model Hornets through 2023, the Navy is actively transitioning to F/A-18 E/F model Super Hornets exclusively and projecting to fly them through at least 2050.
March 8, 2019
DLA Aviation-Jacksonville commander lays out her vision for future warfighter support during town hall
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Jacksonville Commander Navy Cmdr. Monica Frey held her town hall Feb. 28. She kicked off the town hall by presenting awards and recognitions for years of service before getting into the details concerning her vision and goals for the future of DLA Jacksonville’s support to the warfighter.
Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC welcomes readers
Richmond, Va — “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” Dr. Seuss.
March 7, 2019
Remember to spring for new batteries, save lives
Richmond, Va. — Springing forward shouldn’t be the only thing on your mind as we begin Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10.
March 6, 2019
DLA assistant fire chief retires
Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years
March 5, 2019
Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond
Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.