DLA Distribution News

April 3, 2023

Navy trailblazer tells her story during Women’s History Month event at Aviation in San Diego

Richmond, Va. — Leadership and guests at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, in San Diego, California and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at San Diego marked Women's History Month with a digital exhibit, "Heroines on the Homefront" and guest speaker Mar. 27.

March 31, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Jay Holt

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

March 29, 2023

MWR connecting the local Richmond business community with the workforce

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation hosted an Information Expo Mar. 22, in the dining area on the first floor of the DLA Aviation Operations Center (Bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

March 28, 2023

British Royal Navy strengthening strategic partnership with DLA

RICHMOND, Va. — British Royal Navy RAdm. Andy Kyte, third from left, met with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler and other senior DLA Aviation leaders during his visit to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, March 23, 2023.

March 28, 2023

MBA student becomes valued DLA employee through Workforce Recruitment Program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Allexas Kirchgessner already had a full plate when she came to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Workforce Recruitment Program. The busy wife and mother of two went back to school six years ago to earn her associate and bachelor’s degrees. She was in the middle of a one-year Master of Business Administration program at Elizabethtown College and already had another job when she learned about the WRP.

March 27, 2023

FEMA logisticians leaders, DLA Distribution, share quest for speed

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Logistics leaders from the Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters for an overview of DLA Distribution capabilities, focused on the expeditionary logistical support to FEMA and U.S. Northern Command for hurricanes, and a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center.

March 23, 2023

DLA Aviation delivers readiness lethality to warfighter

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The mission of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is to ensure total part supportability to the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex sustainment processes.

March 22, 2023

Bellwood elk ace annual inspection with flying colors

RICHMOND, Va. — The twenty-four elk roaming freely within their designated pastures on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, were given a clean bill of health by the Commonwealth of Virginia during their annual inspection on February 27.

March 21, 2023

DLA Aviation Honors 2022 Award Winners during Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The best of the best in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation were once again honored for their contributions to their roles and larger teams, as well as the warfighter mission, during a town hall which included the Fiscal 2022 annual awards ceremony held Mar. 16.

March 20, 2023

San Diego personnel get a firsthand look at supporting the USS Boxer

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at San Diego partnered with personnel onboard the USS Boxer (LHD-4), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego, California, in a cross-collaborative effort to enhance teamwork and business culture through an “End Game” perspective and paradigm.

March 20, 2023

Women of DLA Distribution’s Past

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — To recognize the 25th anniversary of DLA Distribution and celebrate Women’s History Month, Defense Logistics Agency is recognizing two women who have made significant contributions to DLA Distribution - making history and revolutionizing the future.

March 17, 2023

Quarterly leadership award recipients set the pace for their teams

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Quarterly Leadership Award recipients for 4th quarter 2022 stand out for several reasons, and chief among them is operational excellence.

March 17, 2023

Ensuring compliance on the job and on the stage

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — When he’s not ensuring compliance, Aaron Booth, team lead for audit and compliance with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, can be found directing or acting in local productions.

March 16, 2023

Contracting staff from Richmond strengthen ties with counterparts at Cherry Point

Richmond, Va. — Several employees from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond, Virginia, visited DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina in early February to strengthen relationships and to discuss daily functions and challenges.

March 16, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Women's History Month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Women’s History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.