DLA Distribution News - Category Aviation

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognizes the contributions of all workers and would like to share another story from one of our team members, John Dance.

Oct. 31, 2023

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight – John Dance

RICHMOND, Va. — During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DLA Aviation recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of members of the the workforce who are disabled, as well as promoting and supporting an inclusive work enviroment.

Navy Adm. Noble, visits warehouse at DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena in Japan.

Oct. 30, 2023

DLA Logistics Operations makes first visit to DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena, Japan

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations (J3), director, Adm. Noble, visits DLA Aviation Detachment Kadena in Japan.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Aisha Thompson.

Oct. 27, 2023

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight - Aisha Thompson

RICHMOND, Va. — During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DLA Aviation recognizes the contributions of all workers with disabilities, past and present, to cultivate supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and people alike.

Photo is of a police officer pointing a weapon at a broken down vehicle during a training event.

Oct. 25, 2023

Dauphin County Crisis Response Team sniper leads weapons course for DLA Police

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Participants were instructed on the advantages and disadvantages of weapon use inside of the vehicle, proper vehicle positioning and vehicle as a weapon concepts.

Two men stand in an auditorium presenting information to a large group.

Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.

Oct. 20, 2023

Senior leaders talk warfighter support during two-day forum

RICHMOND, Va. — Senior leadership from across the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation enterprise met on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia for the Senior Leadership Alignment and Commitment Forum. The event took place in the Frank B. Lotts Center Oct. 18-19.

Oct. 18, 2023

DLA Aviation honors five Hall of Fame 2023 members

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hall of Fame recognizes former employees who have made significant, enduring contributions to the aviation demand and supply chain.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promoted National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 18, 2023

National Fire Prevention Week spreads like wildfire on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promotes fire safety for National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Photo shows two groups of people in police uniforms standing on opposite sides of a field.

Oct. 16, 2023

Dauphin County CRT and MFFU train at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Police Department hosted a training event with the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team and the Mobile Field Force Unit.

Two men in military uniform standing and holding a certificate between them

Oct. 6, 2023

DLA Distribution Expeditionary commander receives end of tour award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Ed Strzalkowski was honored at an award ceremony Sept. 26, at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Men assist large propeller to the ground as a forklift crane lowers it to rest on wood beams.

Oct. 5, 2023

All hands on deck… DLA team joins forces to offload big ship parts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s newest whole of government partner is the Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration. Supporting MARAD’s fleet of five new state-of-the-art National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, slated for Merchant Marine training and humanitarian assistance, DLA Distribution will provide enduring parts storage and distribution services for more than 800 NSMV items.

Oct. 3, 2023

San Joaquin’s Paredes awarded for outstanding customer service

TRACY, Calif. — Lead Information, Ticketing and Registration Recreation Specialist Cynthia (Cindy) Paredes assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at San Joaquin received the 2023 Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility and Program Excellence Individual award for Outstanding Customer Service.

Sept. 29, 2023

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna team sweeps the Commander’s Cup Series

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This year's competition included participation from five teams: Army, Air Force, Marines, DLA Installation Management Susquehanna and DLA Distribution Susquehanna.

DLA CSEL visits Richmond for first time.

Sept. 28, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader makes first site visit to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s new senior enlisted leader made his first trip to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, since taking over the position back in August.

people gathered in front of sign for DLA Distribution Korea

Sept. 28, 2023

Republic of Korea Capt. visits DLA Distribution Korea

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Republic of Korea Navy Capt. Lee, Dong Won toured Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, July 19. The tour and briefing provided an overview of DLA Distribution, Korea facilities on Camp Carroll.