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Dec. 17, 2024
Procurement to production: Aviation, Land and Maritime team up for success at Warner Robins
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins hosted a two-day operational tour for a team from DLA Land and Maritime to strengthen their partnership and highlight the impact of their combined efforts on aircraft maintenance and supply chain management. The visit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and constraints, ultimately supporting the warfighter through more efficient and aligned efforts.
Dec. 13, 2024
The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28.
Dec. 11, 2024
PaCE program graduates recognized during annual ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — Personnel in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Pathways to Career Excellence program celebrated a career milestone during an Oct. 9 ceremony honoring their graduation from the two-year training program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Dec. 3, 2024
Retail-focused support team visits Cherry Point
CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted leadership from the Industrial Support Activities in Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; and DLA Aviation’s Retail Focus Acquisition Support Team on Oct. 29.
Nov. 21, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Adelman
RICHMOND, Va. — The Aviation employee spotlight shines on Ogden's Jonathan Adelman!
Nov. 7, 2024
DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall
Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.
Nov. 6, 2024
DLA Aviation’s annual operating plan aligns to agency strategy, gets director’s OK
RICHMOND, Va. — Sustaining a resilient workforce, meeting customer needs, posturing for crisis and integrating through partnerships were among the top priorities Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders presented to agency heads during a Nov. 5 review of its fiscal 2025 annual operating plan, or AOP, at Aviation headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Nov. 5, 2024
Aviation personnel dive into naval life while touring Navy facilities
RICHMOND, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation embarked on a journey into U.S. Navy operations while touring Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, highlighting the importance of intradepartmental relationships and showcasing Aviation’s commitment to enhancing naval operations through effective logistics support.
Nov. 1, 2024
Call to Action | Senior DLA leaders ask industry, military services for assistance on critical logistics issues
RICHMOND, Va. — Building resiliency and solving challenges within military and supporting industrial supply chains drove discussions during the 2024 Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held Oct. 29-30 at the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation headquarters in Richmond.
Oct. 31, 2024
Reminder: Change alarm batteries when turning clocks back
RICHMOND, Va. — The "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" campaign is a crucial reminder to not only check smoke detector batteries but also to reinforce overall fire safety practices, both at home and in the workplace. In workplaces, regular fire drills, clear evacuation routes, and accessible and inspected fire extinguishers saves lives. Additionally, employees should be educated on how to respond in case of a fire, including knowing the location of exits, muster points, and the importance of not using elevators during an evacuation. An appointed Fire Warden will have this information.
Oct. 29, 2024
ASL course helps deaf employees feel understood, included
RICHMOND, Va. — On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index finger in a jerky zigzag motion to sign the word “lightning” before directing the class to try. This scene played out during a “lunch and learn” session offered by DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity. The students – DLA Aviation employees – completed a nine-week Introduction to American Sign Language class Oct. 29, taught by Rose Salen, an equal employment opportunity specialist/ASL interpreter at DLA Aviation.
Oct. 28, 2024
It Takes a Village | Contract Specialist volunteers at Paris Paralympic Games
RICHMOND, Va. — In line with the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s objective of highlighting opportunities for disabled Americans, the international Paralympic Games seek to provide disabled athletes with worldwide possibilities.
Oct. 24, 2024
Tour strengthens mission readiness and workforce resilience
RICHMOND, Va. — In a bid to align workforce efforts with the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission and vision, the DLA Aviation Depot Level Reparable Contracting team participated in the “Life of a Part” tour, hosted by the DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City Industrial Support Activity team.
Oct. 23, 2024
National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Aaron Wessman
RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.
Oct. 17, 2024
A celebration of excellence: DLA Aviation hosts Hall of Fame induction ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation inducted two new members – Donald “Don” Love and Donna Carter – into its esteemed Hall of Fame during an Oct. 15 ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond.