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Feb. 6, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Shameka Edwards
RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.
Jan. 31, 2025
DLA Citizen Developers collaborate to build better bots
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees from four major subordinate commands shared ideas and capabilities for automating manual processes with software robotics during a Multi-MSC Robotic Process Automation Collaboration Workshop Jan. 22-23 at DLA Aviation.
Jan. 28, 2025
Data acumen training signals DLA's commitment to data-driven results, culture
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics data is so powerful it's expected to shape everything from how employees manage DOD's supply chains to how it partners with industry and even improves workforce safety trends. Data acumen training is available to all employees in LMS.
Jan. 21, 2025
Strategic focus, leadership development are hallmarks of Lally’s success
RICHMOND, Va. — Embracing new challenges and developing skills that help him lead others are two of the professional traits that Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City’s Acquisition Support Division Chief Christopher Lally displays in his everyday work. These traits, along with his skillful management of a team that is ready to excel in even the most high-pressure situations, make Lally a deserved recipient of the Acquisition Excellence Individual Achievement award.
Jan. 16, 2025
Aviation at Warner Robins, Land and Maritime partner to support warfighters
RICHMOND, Va., — Intra-agency collaboration between DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime aims to provide transparently seamless support to Air Force customers in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Jan. 13, 2025
Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation
RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year award, a testament to his transformative leadership and innovative contributions.
Jan. 7, 2025
DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations
RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide
Dec. 17, 2024
Procurement to production: Aviation, Land and Maritime team up for success at Warner Robins
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins hosted a two-day operational tour for a team from DLA Land and Maritime to strengthen their partnership and highlight the impact of their combined efforts on aircraft maintenance and supply chain management. The visit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and constraints, ultimately supporting the warfighter through more efficient and aligned efforts.
Dec. 13, 2024
The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28.
Dec. 11, 2024
PaCE program graduates recognized during annual ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — Personnel in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Pathways to Career Excellence program celebrated a career milestone during an Oct. 9 ceremony honoring their graduation from the two-year training program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Dec. 3, 2024
Retail-focused support team visits Cherry Point
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted leadership from the Industrial Support Activities in Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; and DLA Aviation’s Retail Focus Acquisition Support Team on Oct. 29.
Nov. 21, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman
RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!
Nov. 7, 2024
DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall
Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.
Nov. 6, 2024
DLA Aviation’s annual operating plan aligns to agency strategy, gets director’s OK
RICHMOND, Va. — Sustaining a resilient workforce, meeting customer needs, posturing for crisis and integrating through partnerships were among the top priorities Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders presented to agency heads during a Nov. 5 review of its fiscal 2025 annual operating plan, or AOP, at Aviation headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Nov. 5, 2024
Aviation personnel dive into naval life while touring Navy facilities
RICHMOND, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation embarked on a journey into U.S. Navy operations while touring Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, highlighting the importance of intradepartmental relationships and showcasing Aviation’s commitment to enhancing naval operations through effective logistics support.