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April 22, 2025
Red-Hot rush: DLA Aviation supports mission readiness with rapid response times
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — DLA Aviation at Warner Robins' job is critical when time is of the essence, particularly when aircraft are up for functional testing following programmed depot maintenance. When maintainers need a crucial part on a time crunch it’s labeled ‘red hot,’ and DLA Aviation is on the clock to prevent work stoppages on the flight line and to keep urgent functional testing on track.
April 16, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: tools, teams and the future of DLA Aviation data
RICHMOND, Va. — In Parts I and II, we uncovered how problem framing is like solving a mystery and how gut instinct – while colorful – is no match for complex data. But what happens when the tools start talking, teams start listening, and data doesn’t just support decisions, but actually drives them?
April 15, 2025
DLA Aviation Offers Resources, Support During SAAPM
RICHMOND, Va. — “Sexual assault is a devastating crime that has no place in our society, let alone within the Defense Logistics Agency. It erodes the fabric of our community, impacts mission readiness and jeopardizes the well-being of our most precious asset—and that is you.”
Employee Spotlight: Brandi Price
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Brandi Price.
April 10, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Sandi Lucio
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Ogden employee Sandi Lucio.
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.
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.
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.