DLA Aviation News

Aug. 30, 2024

Aviation goes nuclear in support of warfighter readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — For the first time, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted the agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course (NEOC) at Defense Supply Center Richmond Aug. 27-28, 2024. The course marked a significant new step in DLA Aviation’s mission to support the warfighter by providing personnel with essential knowledge about nuclear operations.

Aug. 28, 2024

DLA Aviation modernizes operations with Warehouse Management System

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently transitioned to the Warehouse Management System at its industrial support activities collocated with Navy fleet readiness centers in San Diego, Cherry Point and Jacksonville, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve inventory management, operational efficiency and warfighter support.

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Aviation seeks industry help to overcome contested logistics challenges

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Defense Department members, industry partners and Oklahoma government officials gathered here Aug. 5-8 at the Reed Conference Center, near Tinker Air Force Base, for the 18th annual “Tinker and the Primes” conference. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth, DLA Aviation commander, and Cathy Contreras, DLA Aviation senior acquisition executive, were featured speakers at the annual event, which offered prime and secondary contractors, government agencies, academic institutions and small businesses a chance to discuss the conference’s theme: “Forging Readiness and Accelerating Innovation for Great Power Competition.”

Aug. 14, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Christopher Huff

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight shines on Ogden's, Christopher Huff!

Aug. 14, 2024

Enhancing Air Force support: Aviation team develops comprehensive approach to demand forecasting

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate is taking significant strides to bolster retail operations across Air Force air logistics complexes with an innovative new predictive demand planner dashboard.

Aug. 2, 2024

Continual vigilance, prompt reporting needed to protect installation from IEDs

RICHMOND, Va. — During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Security and Emergency Services is highlighting the importance of employees engaging in continual vigilance and the proactive reporting of suspicious items at Defense Supply Center Richmond.