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July 23, 2024
Ducking mystery solved; employee creates joy with tiny surprises
RICHMOND, Va. — In the busy world of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, an unexpected yet delightful phenomenon has taken root: tiny duck trinkets, mysteriously appearing throughout the workplace, have become a symbol of joy and camaraderie.
July 18, 2024
Employee Spotlight: James L. Butcher
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's spotlight shines on Cherry Point's James L. Butcher!
July 17, 2024
DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.
July 15, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Jocelyn Klarer
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's spotlight shines on Ogden's, Jocelyn Klarer!
July 2, 2024
New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation, Defense Supply Center Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. — In a whirlwind of events on the morning of July 2, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation team celebrated a promotion, a change of command and a retirement on Defense Supply Center Richmond. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly presided over a ceremony that saw Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad R. Ellsworth assume command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean K. Tyler, who retired shortly after handing over the reins. Earlier that morning, Air Force Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander, promoted Ellsworth during a small ceremony in the DLA Aviation headquarters building.
July 1, 2024
New leader takes charge of DLA activity at Warner Robins
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins welcomed their new leader during a change of command ceremony June 28 at the Museum of Aviation here on base. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the transfer of authority to Air Force Col. Craig Giles from Air Force Col. Brian Mayer, who celebrated his retirement during an immediately following ceremony.
Top DLA acquisition leaders meet in Richmond for CCO summit
RICHMOND, Va. — Top acquisition leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency gathered June 25-26 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, for a Chief of Contracting Office Activities summit. The two-day summit provided additional training and the latest updates to contracting requirements. It was targeted toward the senior-level directors, deputy directors and chiefs of various contracting offices across the agency’s major subordinate commands and strategy and business services.
June 20, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Breann Irving
RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Oklahoma City's - Breann Irving!
June 13, 2024
New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation at Ogden
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the ceremony.
June 11, 2024
DLA vice director visits Aviation to talk innovation, support
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s vice director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Aviation leaders and personnel June 11 to discuss key initiatives at the major subordinate command’s headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The visit included briefings on strategic projects, a lunch with senior civilians and coin presentations to a handful of select employees.
June 7, 2024
Aviation LWG offers unique insight to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gained insight into the operations of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast during a special all-hands Leadership Working Group forum June 4 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.
June 6, 2024
New leader takes helm of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 6 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, oversaw the ceremony where Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Smith took charge of the DLA Aviation industrial support activity from Air Force Col. Robert Magee.
June 5, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Matthew J. Wood
RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Matthew Wood!
May 31, 2024
Fire department receives top honors for 2023
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire Department received three awards for efforts during 2023, recognizing the department’s dedication to safety, efficiency and innovation. The accolades include DLA Fire Officer of the Year, DLA Fire Department of the Year and DLA Fire Prevention Program of the Year.
May 29, 2024
Aviation ISA leaders meet at Cherry Point, discuss best practices
RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted a reoccurring Industrial Support Activity Round Robin event May 7 to share best practices and challenges facing the units. Leaders, from operations officers to officers-in-charge, from each ISA attended the daylong event featuring a tour of the Fleet Readiness Center East and DLA Distribution operations.