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Sept. 1, 2021
Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through Sep. 30
Richmond, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2021 are open through Sep. 30. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Aug. 30, 2021
Security measures to be satisfied prior to travel
Richmond, Va. — When planning a trip, all Defense Department employees and DOD contractors need to ensure they comply with instructions in DODI 2000.16-V1 Antiterrorism Standards,
Aug. 27, 2021
Latest survey confirms DLA Aviation’s workplace culture continues to improve
Richmond, Va. — When Defense Logistics Agency Aviation sets out to create a culture of high performance, the results speak for themselves.
Aug. 25, 2021
DLA Aviation analysts improve business processes by creating bots
Richmond, Va. — Partnering with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Robotic Process Automation Program this past year, DLA Aviation analysts collaborated with agency activities and major subordinate commands to improve business processes, increase responsiveness and manage costs.
Aug. 23, 2021
May Employee of the Month honorees take service to the next level
Richmond, Va. — The recipients of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation May Employee of the Month honors know how to make the most of their skill sets to accomplish the mission.
Aug. 20, 2021
Force Protection Conditions - A Tutorial
RICHMOND, Va — As you are driving onto Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, or walking to a building entrance, you may have noticed the installation is at Force Protection Condition Level B and wonder, “what does this mean to me?”
Aug. 19, 2021
Winds of change blow in Oklahoma City
RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City has a new leader. Air Force Col. James Malec relinquished command to Air Force Col. Jason Kalin during a change of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13.
Aug. 17, 2021
DLA Aviation commander speaks about “Future of Logistics” during annual Tinker and the Primes Conference
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford spoke on a panel focusing on the “Future of Logistics” during the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes conference on Aug. 10.
Aug. 13, 2021
DSCR recognized for excellence in warfighter support
RICHMOND, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond was named a recipient of the 2021 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. It was one of five recipients of the highly competitive Department of Defense award recognizing the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations.
Aug. 11, 2021
Employee Spotlight: James Montoya
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.
Aug. 10, 2021
2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Aug. 9, 2021
Seek shelter, shelter-in-place and lockdown: knowing the difference can save lives
Richmond, Va. — During actual emergencies and in emergency y exercises, employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, may receive emergency messages and warnings through several modes of communication including computer pop up messages, and texts and phone calls, and even through speaker systems located both inside and outside of buildings across the installation.
Aug. 6, 2021
CBS 6 profiles historic Bellwood Elk on Defense Supply Center Richmond
RICHMOND, Va — A film crew from WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, came on Defense Supply Center Richmond July 30 to record a story on the historic Bellwood elk as part of the station’s weekly series “I have a Story.”
Aug. 5, 2021
Employee Spotlight: Aaron Collins
Aug. 4, 2021
DLA employees honored during DOD Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Three DLA employees proved the agency’s commitment to employing individuals with disabilities by garnering awards at the Defense Department’s 2020-2021 WRP Awards Ceremony July 29.