DLA Distribution News - Category Aviation

Navy Lt. Tu Luong, safety and health manager at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., has been awarded the Distribution Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for second quarter, fiscal year 2016.

May 5, 2016

San Joaquin’s Luong awarded Company Grade Officer of the Quarter

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Navy Lt. Tu Luong, safety and health manager at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., has been awarded the Distribution Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for second quarter, fiscal year 2016.

Michael Beeskau, an aircraft engine mechanic repairs a TF-34 engine March 4, 2015 at the Crinkley Engine Facility on Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. The engine powers the U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt "Warthog" aircraft

May 4, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: Warfighter First

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency's No. 1 goal is to deliver innovative and responsive solutions to warfighters first. To me, that means ensuring my fellow service members always have the advantage.

Supervisors from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, pose with trainers and distribution center commander Army Lt. Col. Brian Richie for a graduation photo after their High Performing Leadership class.

May 4, 2016

Oklahoma City and Corpus Christi graduate first High Performing Leadership class

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — More than 50 Defense Logistics Agency Distribution supervisors from Oklahoma City, Okla., and Corpus Christi, Texas, recently graduated from High Performing Leadership: Part One training.

Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, USTRANSCOM Commander visited DLA Distribution April 27.

May 3, 2016

Distribution leadership hosts Gen Darren McDew, USAF, USTRANSCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, commander, U.S. Transportation Command and members of his team including Brig. Gen. Kyle Kremer and DLA-USTRANCOM staff visited DLA Distribution April 27 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a tour of the DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary Operations and Foreign Military Sales areas.

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Bailey, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the Distribution Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for second quarter, fiscal year 2016.

May 3, 2016

Pearl Harbor’s Bailey awarded Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Bailey, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the Distribution Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for second quarter, fiscal year 2016 for his leadership in the workplace and the community.

Defense Supply Center Richmond's annual "Bring Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" was held April 28, 2016, in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia. During the activities, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Senior Enlisted Advisor Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Phu Cao and his sons Huy, center, and Trung, right, share positive messages. The event, titled "Sparkling Aha! Moments,” was open to children ages 8-19, and over 160 children participated.

May 2, 2016

DLA employees bring daughters and sons to work for annual event

RICHMOND, Virginia — “Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day” was celebrated at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 28. More than 160 children from various Defense Logistics Agency activities on DSCR participated in the annual event, which was sponsored by the Strategic Acquisitions Directorate and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office.

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, employees plant flowers in front of the organization’s command building to celebrate Earth Day 2016.

May 2, 2016

Distribution centers take time to keep the planet clean

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution not only supports the warfighter; it also strives to improve the sustainability of critical resources. That’s why, in recognition of Earth Day 2016, several distribution centers dedicated time to giving back to the planet.

Peter Blazevic, lead supply technician in the Special Commodities Branch of the bulk division at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of April 25 to 29.

April 29, 2016

Susquehanna’s Blazevic has been named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennyslvania — Peter Blazevic, lead supply technician in the Special Commodities Branch of the bulk division at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of April 25 to 29.

Disposition Services deputy commander, Army Col. Wayne J. Bondy visited DLA Distribution Bahrain on April 20.

April 28, 2016

Disposition Services deputy commander visits Distribution Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain — Army Col. Wayne J. Bondy Jr., deputy director of Disposition Services, visited DLA Distribution Bahrain on April 20. He was accompanied by disposition area manager, Tony Cameron and operations officer, Army Capt. Jason Arikian from Disposition Services Central, Kuwait.

Suppliers from across the United States visit Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 19-20, 2016 learning the latest procurement information at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Industry Day.

April 28, 2016

Supplier Industry Day provides engagement opportunities

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Industry Day kicked off April 19 in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. According to DLA Aviation Director of Supplier Operations Navy CAPT Robert Keating, who provided the opening remarks, it was the largest Supplier Industry Day to date, with more than 100 vendors attending.

Airman 1st Class Michael Schulz, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight mechanic, changes the oil of a government vehicle March 22, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Schulz was one of two Airmen tasked with changing the oil of six vehicles which will be testing a new bio-based synthetic oil which could potentially help the Air Force’s initiative to use more sustainable materials and be environmentally conscious.

April 27, 2016

DLA Aviation leads bio-based synthetic oil testing for federal vehicles

Non-tactical federal vehicles may soon become less environmentally harmful, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hazardous Minimization and Green Products Program.

April 27, 2016

Sign language interpreter training focuses on Middle Eastern culture

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office hosted a Federal Interpreter Training Workshop April 8 in Chester, Virginia.

Charles Elley brings in the first Regional Maintenance Center Future Use Materials into a DLA Distribution Norfolk warehouse.

April 26, 2016

Norfolk distribution center adds NAVSEA Regional Maintenance Center material to its roster

NORFOLK, Virginia — Last week Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., received the first set of Naval Sea Systems Command Regional Maintenance Center materials, marking the commencement of a new collaboration.

Erik Wetterhall, shown here aboard a UH-60M Blackhawk, is a customer logistics site specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama. Wetterhall was part of a support team traveling to Marietta Georgia April 6, 2016 to assist a Georgia National Guard unit with a fuel cell issue.

April 25, 2016

A bird’s eye view from a Blackhawk Helicopter

RICHMOND, Virginia — Erik Wetterhall, shown here aboard a UH-60M Blackhawk, is a customer logistics site specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama. Wetterhall was part of a support team traveling to Marietta Georgia April 6, 2016 to assist a Georgia National Guard unit with a fuel cell issue.

Amaury Rodriguez, DLA Distribution Warner Robins, prepares a “red hot” C-130 package for pick up.

April 25, 2016

C-130 parts delivered on time, every time by DLA Distribution Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — More than half the work completed at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., is in support of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. The organization's inventory includes parts and equipment for F-15, C-130, C-5 and C-17 aircraft, target acquisition systems, and most airborne electronic warfare systems.