DLA Aviation News

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a Star Worksite in safety under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program Dec. 12, 2016 in a ceremony in the Frank Lotts Conference Center on the installation. The OSHA VPP recognizes employers and workers in federal agencies and in private industry who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for the respective industries.

Dec. 15, 2016

Culture change leads to Defense Supply Center Richmond earning OSHA safety star status

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DLA Installation Support at Richmond and many other DLA organizations has received star status in safety by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduate Dec. 13 during a ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia. The 56 graduates completed the two-year training program through on-the-job assignments, cross-training, rotational assignments and formal training.

Dec. 15, 2016

Graduates on right pathway to career in warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — More than 50 participants in DLA's Pathways to Career Excellence Program took the next step to a successful career during their graduation ceremony in Philadelphia Dec. 13.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s military personnel help check off Angel Tree gifts with Kim Forquer, a guidance couns3elor from Meadowbrook High School during gift pickup Dec. 8, 2016 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s fire station. Employees adopted 113 angels from Chesterfield County and Richmond City Public Schools.

Dec. 9, 2016

DSCR employees adopt 113 angels from Chesterfield County and Richmond City Public Schools

RICHMOND, Va. — There was an air of excitement on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, at the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s fire station Dec. 8 as employees drove through the fire truck bay dropping off gifts for the 113 angels adopted from Chesterfield County and Richmond City Public Schools.

Defense Logistics Agency recently releasedThe Profiles in Resiliency video series and among the most recent included DLA Aviation employees sharing their stories and describing what they did to stay strong and resilient.

Dec. 8, 2016

DLA Aviation employees share resiliency stories

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency recently released the Profiles in Resiliency video series and among the most recent included DLA Aviation employees sharing their stories and describing what they do to stay strong and resilient.

Gerry Rouse, an inventory management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City enjoys working side-by-side with Air Force service members to assist the warfighter. He enjoys Christian rock music and volunteers with veterans' groups. Courtesy Photo

Dec. 6, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Gerry Rouse

DLA Aviation — 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.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's employee Troy Judkins is a customer support specialist in the Priority Support Cell of the Customer Operations Directorate at Ogden, Utah. Judkins enjoys being part of an elite team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting the warfighter.

Dec. 2, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Troy Judkins

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's employee Troy Judkins is a customer support specialist in the Priority Support Cell of the Customer Operations Directorate at Ogden, Utah. Judkins enjoys being part of an elite team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting the warfighter.

Learn about Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s rich Native American history on Defense Logistics Agency’s Youtube channel.

Nov. 30, 2016

DSCR rooted in Native American history

RICHMOND, Va. — As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, DLA Aviation Public Affairs chief shares Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s rich Native American history

Defense Supply Center Richmond Welcome Center receptionist Michael Abraham readies to receive the next customer and issue a ticket using the new Visitor Management System.

Nov. 28, 2016

Welcome Center launches new Visitor Management System

Richmond, Virginia — The Welcome Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, installed a new system to track customer needs and wait times Nov 3. The VMS is designed similar to a Department of Motor Vehicles queuing system.

DLA Aviation employee shares his family’s Native American Heritage through video.

Nov. 23, 2016

DLA Aviation employee shares his Native American Heritage through video.

RICHMOND, Va. — November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate American Indian culture and contributions. Timothy Abdella, a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation quality assurance specialist, shares the story of his family's rich Yankton Sioux heritage and the obstacles they have overcome.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's employee working group committee and the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office presented a "Bystander Awareness Day" event to emphasize the problems that arise when employees experience bullying in the workplace. Attendees are shown here in one of the four breakout sessions titled: bullying; sexual harrassment, age discrimination or disparate treatment to discuss ways to help victims and prevention strategies.

Nov. 22, 2016

Bystander Awareness Day event held in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — To improve culture, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employee Working Group and the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office hosted Bystander Awareness Day to emphasize the problems that arise when employees experience bullying in the workplace.

Defense Logistics Agency Counsel – Aviation’s Personnel Law Team recently demonstrated their commitment to DLA’s strategic goals, specifically Warfighter First and People and Culture, with the face of an unexpected, extended absence of a fellow team member. Team members, left to right, Daniel Moebs, Tiffany Higuchi, Tammy Draper, Katherine Yourth, and David Evers pose for a group photo at a retirement ceremony Sept. 29, 2016 held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 22, 2016

DLA Aviation Leader Commentary: Supporting each other, at the heart of DLA culture, values

RICHMOND, Va. — Challenging circumstances reveal a person’s true character. This has never been more true than when

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Army Maj. Alex Shimabukuro (left), operations officer, Customer Facing Division in the Customer Operations Directorate and Army Logistics University’s Basic Officer Leadership Course student, Army 2nd Lt. Nickole Kaple (right) visit veterans at Appomattox Health and Rehab Center in Hopewell, Virginia Nov. 9, 2016 for a Veterans Day celebration. World War II Air Force Veteran Paul Boyett (center) was among those presented with a pin and certificate for his service during a "pinning and certificate" ceremony held at the facility.

Nov. 21, 2016

DLA Aviation and Ft. Lee military celebrate Veterans Day with local veterans

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation military members from Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and students from the Army Logistics University’s Basic Officer Leadership Course and the Army Instructor Training Course from Fort Lee, came together to visit veterans at local facilities in Hopewell on Nov. 9 and Nov. 11. The visit was to honor and remember the former and current veterans for their sacrifices in preserving our freedoms. The group visited and presented certificates to 15 veteran residents at Gentiva Hospice Center’s River View on the Appomattox facility.

Defense Logistics Agency volunteers from the audience help build the components of the resiliency pillars during an interactive game Nov. 15, 2016, as the activity celebrated Resiliency Day in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 21, 2016

DLA Aviation celebrates Resiliency Day, moves into training sustainment phase

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, received a glass pebble as they filled the Lotts Conference Center Nov. 15, celebrating the past year’s accomplishments in training the workforce in resiliency tools to succeed personally and professionally in ever-changing environments.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day discusses the framework of the Department of Defense, where DLA fits in with DoD, and the DLA and DLA Aviation missions with students from the Chesterfield County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Center (Hull Street Road location). Day visited the CTC Nov. 3, 2016.

Nov. 18, 2016

Commander speaks to CCPS Tech Center students about logistics, leadership

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day visited the Chesterfield County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Center (Hull Street Road location) Nov. 3, where he spoke to approximately 70 students.

Marine Corps Col. A.J. Manuel begins the cake-cutting at the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 2016. DSCR's oldest Marine, David Jinnette and the youngest Marine, Sgt. Julian McGee watch and wait to taste the second piece of cake served. The first piece was served to the guest of honor, DLA Aviation Deputy Commander, Charlie Lilli.

Nov. 16, 2016

Marines celebrate 241 years of proud service

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marine Corps members and the inspector-instructor staff assigned to Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines, U.S. Marine Corps observed their 241st birthday with a celebration steeped in history at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, November 10.