DLA Distribution News

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Sept. 17, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees and community members from Defense Supply Center Richmond participated in the installation’s annual 9/11 Remembrance 5K Walk/Run Sept. 11, honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

FEMA provides information on pet safety during in emergency conditions.

Sept. 16, 2025

National Preparedness Month: Don’t forget pets in emergency plans

RICHMOND, Va. — National Preparedness Month is here. Remember to consider furry, scaly or feathered family members when creating emergency plans. Don't let pets become disaster victims – learn how to prepare a pet emergency kit, identify safe havens and ensure they have proper identification.

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Sept. 15, 2025

DLA Vice Director visits DLA Distribution Headquarters, receives updates on modernization, strategic initiatives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Brad Bunn, Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21, receiving a comprehensive update on the agency’s strategic initiatives, recognizing outstanding employee contributions, and touring the Eastern Distribution Center. The visit underscored DLA’s commitment to modernizing its distribution network and leveraging data to optimize performance and support warfighter needs.

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Sept. 9, 2025

Aviation at Ogden tackles demand signal challenges to bolster aircraft readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden recently concluded a five-day intensive workshop aimed at refining its demand signal processes. The workshop, held Aug.18-22 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, brought together more than 150 experts from DLA Aviation, the Air Logistics Complex and Supply Chain Operations to address the complex challenge of aligning procurement practices with evolving operational needs.

A group of employees stand in front of a P-8 Poseidon.

Sept. 9, 2025

Meet the Warfighter: Aviation at Jacksonville employees get up close with P-8 Poseidon

Jacksonville, Fla. — For about 20 employees from across Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, DLA Distribution and DLA Disposition, the hum of jet engines and the salty tang of sea air replaced the usual office environment Sept. 3.

A group of people, four of them wearing camouflage military uniforms, walk through a large warehouse.

Sept. 2, 2025

DLA Director outlines strategy, tours DLA Distribution San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, Director, Defense Logistics Agency visited DLA Distribution San Diego, California, for a detailed tour and to provide agency updates Aug. 18 onboard Naval Base San Diego.

Aug. 27, 2025

Strengthening community ties

DLA Aviation Public Affairs Office RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in conjunction with Defense Supply Center Richmond hosted the Fort Lee Civilian Military Council luncheon Aug. 21 in the Bellwood Training and Conference Center, bringing together senior military, elected officials and civilian leaders from across the Richmond area.

Aug. 25, 2025

DLA director, senior enlisted leader visit DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer, DLA’s senior enlisted leader, visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, August 20 to receive an update on their Warehouse Management system implementation and meet with DLA employees.

A colonel passes a flag to a lieutenant colonel

Aug. 22, 2025

Miller takes charge of Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Lt. Col. Allen Miller assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City during an Aug. 15 ceremony in the Tinker Event Center Ballroom on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Aug. 21, 2025

Exchanging Germany for Virginia, Matteo Crippa finds a year of discovery at DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — When German aerospace engineer Matteo Crippa packed up his life, his wife and two children, he brought an eagerness to explore as he knew the journey would be more than just schematics and supply chains.

A man wearing a camouflage military uniform stands on a stage talking to an audience.

Aug. 21, 2025

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander visits DLA Distribution Bahrain, holds town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The commander of Defense Logistics Agency’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command visited DLA Distribution Bahrain Aug. 13-14.

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Aug. 20, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Stephanie Brackin

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees at 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. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Spotlight shines on Stephanie Brackin. She’s a Customer Support Specialist within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Supplier Operations purchasing agent, Kristie Yates!

Aug. 12, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Kristie Yates

RICHMOND, VA — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Supplier Operations Purchasing Agent, Kristie Yates!

Aug. 12, 2025

Launey takes the helm of Aviation, emphasizing warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Patrick Launey assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Aug. 11 during a ceremony held in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

F-16 Tail #342 from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and a Mark 82 bomb participates in 1981’s Exercise Cope Elite.

Aug. 12, 2025

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting the lightweight fighter for half a century.