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July 7, 2021
Three supervisors earn DLA Aviation’s April Leadership Award
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has long recognized ties between its success and the dedication of its workforce. This month, the activity is highlighting three supervisors, who tied for the DLA Aviation April Leadership Award.
July 1, 2021
Following safety precautions is paramount with at home fireworks
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services and the Fire Prevention Office are looking forward to the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and we have some tips to help you enjoy the holiday safely.
June 28, 2021
Commander returns after tour with White House COVID-19 Task Force, sets sights on future warfighter support
RICHMOND, Va — When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through the United States in March 2020, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford was called upon to help this nation get through one of the worst health crises in history.
June 25, 2021
DSCR Fire Department maintains safety throughout pandemic, resumes employee fire and safety training
Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention Office has been working continually maintaining a culture of safety on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, through the pandemic and is currently conducting safety and fire training to ensure employee safety when employees transition back to working on the installation.
June 24, 2021
Past squadron commander returns to GA to lead DLA Aviation at Warner Robins
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex senior leaders
June 23, 2021
Employee Spotlight: Shawn Platt
RICHOND, 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.
June 16, 2021
From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities. DLA Aviation virtual Industry Day conference draws record attendance
RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a two-day Industry Day Virtual Conference utilizing the Zoom.gov platform, June 8-9. The theme for this year’s event was “From a challenging year to unprecedented opportunities … Opening the door to virtual accessibility.”
June 14, 2021
Analysts field new tool, linking actions through metric driver trees
Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted Air Force-DLA Day May 24 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during which time DLA Aviation Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. David Sanford demonstrated DLA Aviation’s’ Retail Metric Suite and its automated performance dashboards that provide targeted analytics in support of three air logistics complexes and three fleet readiness centers.
June 11, 2021
Air Force awards ceremony held on DSCR
RICHOND, Va — The Air Force Customer Facing Division within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate recently held an official ceremony recognizing a few folks for their outstanding work.
June 9, 2021
Employees of the Month make sure warfighters are well equipped
Richmond, Va. — Not much gets past the two men who are being honored with the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee of the Month award for March. Customer Support Specialists Bridger Nelson and Stewart Young are eagle-eyed professionals who use their initiative and ingenuity to keep needed parts coming for the benefit of the warfighter’s mission.
June 7, 2021
Demand planners meeting warfighter needs while saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars
RICHMOND, Va — The nine demand planners working within the Planning and Integration Branch of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have a daunting task. The group continually reviews and adjusts demand signals on over 1,600 collaborative national stock numbers and monitors 80,000 total NSNs supporting the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, electronic components, commodities, missiles and software.
June 4, 2021
Gantry machine provides critical functions while increasing support to the warfighter
RICHMOND, Va — Final preparations are underway for bringing the massive gantry machine online at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate’s Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division facility in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
June 2, 2021
Employee Spotlight: Andres Gerena
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.
May 26, 2021
Changes occurring on Defense Supply Center Richmond
RICHMOND, Va — Those working within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Process Directorate on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, have new, temporary homes. More than 220 people moved from Building 31, H Bay and Building 32, H and M Bays into the four huge trailers in the parking lot in front of bldg. 59 along G Road. The move took place between May 3-10.
May 21, 2021
National EMS Week Spotlight: Paul Owens
Richmond, Va. — National Emergency Medical Technician Week will be celebrated May 16 – 22. This year’s theme is “This Is EMS: Caring for Our Communities.” According to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians website, in 1974 President Gerald Ford authorized Emergency Medical Services Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities.