DLA Aviation News

Aviation employees get into the holiday spirit.

Dec. 22, 2023

‘Tis the season for tree lightings, donating toys and office decorating contests

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees get into the holiday spirit through giving back to their communities and sharing a few laughs with each other.

Active shooter training preparing DSCR workforce.

Dec. 11, 2023

Active shooter exercises prepare for worst case scenarios on DSCR

RICHMOND, VA. — Training sessions are excellent opportunities for employees to enhance their knowledge and exercise increased vigilance in the workplace.

A man loads packages into the back of a van parked in a warehouse.

Nov. 16, 2023

Disposition team helps DLA Aviation open up shop in Okinawa

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property reutilization personnel at Camp Kinser assisted their DLA colleagues in opening an overseas detachment in 2023 by supplying no-cost vans, electronics, furniture, and office supplies.

DLA at Oklahoma City's employee, Jason Howell, took on the “Tron Lightcycle / Run” rollercoaster ride with his family during their first visit to Disney World,

Nov. 15, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Jason Howell

RICHMOND, Va. — The employee spotlight shines on DLA at Oklahoma City's, Jason Howell.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Rene Garcia Jr. with his 3-year-old pug, Frankie, on Mount Scott, part of the Wichita Mountain range near Lawton, Oklahoma.

Nov. 13, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Rene Garcia Jr.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Employee spotlight shines on DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City’s, Rene Garcia Jr.

Training the DSCR workforce for worse case scenarios.

Nov. 9, 2023

Active shooter training raising awareness on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Reinforcing to the DSCR workforce that active shooter incidents can occur with little or no warning, at any place and at any time and how to be prepared should the unthinkable occur.

Nov. 8, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden staffer helps coworkers navigate VA claims process at Hill Air Force Base

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force veteran Stan Craig knows firsthand the challenges of navigating the claims process at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which is why he is working to help the 12,000-plus veterans working at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, by hosting quarterly workshops that help veterans understand their benefits and how to receive them.

DSCR's Fire and Emergency Services encourages people to replace the batteries in the smoke alarms in their homes when clocks revert to standard time Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

Nov. 1, 2023

2023 Fall - Change your clock, change your battery

RICHMOND, Va. — The DSCR's Fire and Emergency Services on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia encourages everyone to replace the batteries in the smoke alarms in their homes when clocks revert to standard time Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognizes the contributions of all workers and would like to share another story from one of our team members, John Dance.

Oct. 31, 2023

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight – John Dance

RICHMOND, Va. — During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DLA Aviation recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of members of the the workforce who are disabled, as well as promoting and supporting an inclusive work enviroment.

Navy Adm. Noble, visits warehouse at DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena in Japan.

Oct. 30, 2023

DLA Logistics Operations makes first visit to DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena, Japan

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations (J3), director, Adm. Noble, visits DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena in Japan.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Aisha Thompson.

Oct. 27, 2023

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight - Aisha Thompson

RICHMOND, Va. — During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DLA Aviation recognizes the contributions of all workers with disabilities, past and present, to cultivate supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and people alike.

Oct. 20, 2023

Senior leaders talk warfighter support during two-day forum

RICHMOND, Va. — Senior leadership from across the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation enterprise met on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia for the Senior Leadership Alignment and Commitment Forum. The event took place in the Frank B. Lotts Center Oct. 18-19.

Oct. 18, 2023

DLA Aviation honors five Hall of Fame 2023 members

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hall of Fame recognizes former employees who have made significant, enduring contributions to the aviation demand and supply chain.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promoted National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 18, 2023

National Fire Prevention Week spreads like wildfire on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promotes fire safety for National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

The employee spotlight recognizes Lead Customer Account Specialist Erik Garcia during DLA Aviation's 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month from Sep 15 - Oct 15, 2023

Oct. 13, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight – Erik Garcia

RICHMOND, Va. — Lead Customer Account Specialist Erik Garcia joins Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Sep. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023.