DLA Aviation News

April 9, 2025

Case of the Rogue Gut Feeling: when data isn’t driving the bus

Every office has one. The well-meaning decision-maker who skips the data, bypasses the reports and declares, “I just have a feeling about this.”

April 8, 2025

Real ID standards for military base access start May 7

RICHMOND, Va. — Visitors to military installations, including Defense Supply Center Richmond, will need to present a Real ID for access beginning May 7, 2025. The Real ID Act, originally passed by Congress in 2005 and now set for full implementation in just a few weeks, set prescribed minimum security standards for government-issued identification, including drivers licenses.

April 2, 2025

Joint Proclamation Signing Underscores Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Populations

RICHMOND, Va. — Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Army 80th Training Command, and Defense Supply Center Richmond gathered April 2 in DLA Aviation’s Operations Center for a joint proclamation-signing ceremony addressing sexual assault, child abuse and support for military children.

April 2, 2025

The Clue in the Code: why DLA needs high data acumen

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s a mystery quietly lurking behind every procurement delay, planning hiccup or unexpected backorder at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – and no, it’s not sabotage or system failure. It’s something more subtle: a poorly framed question.

April 2, 2025

Congressman Wittman Tours Defense Supply Center Richmond, DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Defense Supply Center Richmond March 31 and toured the installation to gain a better understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency mission and operations on DSCR.

April 1, 2025

Keeping Shelves Stocked | Aviation team improves support for maintenance depots

RICHMOND, Va. — In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, a missing part can mean the difference between a successful mission and a grounded aircraft. To combat this critical issue, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Support branch recently rolled out its revamped Retail SKU Supportability Tool.

March 27, 2025

PrepareAthon! Day - Are you ready for an emergency?

RICHMOND, Va. — America's PrepareAthon! Day is the perfect time to test disaster readiness.

March 19, 2025

DLA Aviation at Ogden charts course for wartime readiness

OGDEN, Utah — Facing a rapidly changing global landscape and the looming threat of Great Power Competition, DLA Aviation at Ogden embarked on a critical mission: transforming into a wartime-ready force. Leaders and staff gathered for an intensive three-day offsite event Feb. 18-20, 2025, to chart a new course for the organization. Driven by Air Force Col. Kaz Kostrubala, commander of DLA Aviation at Ogden, and Christy Veglia, deputy commander, the event tackled the urgent need to align the organization with the Defense Logistics Agency's strategic plan and address key challenges hindering their warfighting capabilities.

March 18, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Carla Seymour

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

March 14, 2025

DSCR civilians build resiliency through MWR Fitness Programs

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees looking to relieve stress, increase fitness and build resiliency have many options available through DLA Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness programs on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

March 10, 2025

Centenarian Receives Gold Star Recognition at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — In a moving ceremony held at Defense Supply Center Richmond, 101-year-old Alfred Hunter was recognized as a Gold Star family member by U.S. Rep. Robb Wittman (VA-01). The event honored the memory of Alfred’s brother, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert H. Hunter, who was killed in action during World War II.

March 6, 2025

Protecting the mission: John O’Kleasky takes top prize

RICHMOND, Va., — John O'Kleasky, anti-terrorism officer within the Security Operations branch of the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Security and Emergency Services Office, earned top honors when he was named DLA Senior Security Professional of the Year for 2024 during the agency’s annual awards ceremony held Jan. 23, at DLA headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

March 4, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Dalton Cox

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

Feb. 27, 2025

DLA Aviation hosts Vice Director for quarterly engagement visit

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn visited DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 25 for a Major Subordinate Command Quarterly Engagement, where leadership provided updates on Annual Operating Plan initiatives and discussed areas requiring headquarters support.

Feb. 25, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Enemencio Alfaro III

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.