DLA Distribution News

Oct. 17, 2022

DDXX supports FEMA, NORTHCOM’s Hurricane Ian relief efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For more than 15 of Defense Logisitics Agency Distribution’s 25 years, DDXX has worked with FEMA, U.S. Northern Command, and state and local officials to support federal disaster response.

Oct. 17, 2022

Aviation Leadership Academy laying the foundation for future leaders

RICHMOND, Va. — At the beginning of September, an email went out to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation workforce announcing the rolling out of the first ever Aviation Leadership Academy, a three-day training course designed for employees in non-supervisory paygrades of GS 11-13 aspiring to move into leadership positions.

Oct. 14, 2022

Aviation hosts celebration in recognition of the Navy’s 247th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — In honor of the U.S. Navy’s 247th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate, Navy Customer Facing Division, hosted a celebration in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 13.

Oct. 14, 2022

Hock promoted to assistant chief at DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — Firefighters and staff of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services gathered to congratulate William Hock on his promotion to assistant chief of Training and Fire Prevention Oct. 11. Hock was joined at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, by his wife Sara, father Robert, and children, Nathen, Nicholas, and Emilee who pinned his new rank during the ceremony.

Oct. 13, 2022

DLA Installation Management Richmond goes platinum for 12th year in a row

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond received the Platinum Award from Chesterfield County, Virginia, Oct. 5 for achieving 100% compliance with the county’s industrial wastewater regulations on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 12, 2022

DSCR continues aggressive cleanup efforts of contaminated groundwater on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Environmental Cleanup Program’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board met Oct. 11 at Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield, Virginia. Members had the option of attending the meeting in person or virtually.

Oct. 11, 2022

100th Year of National Fire Prevention Week emphasizes planning, practicing home escape

RICHMOND, Va. — Join Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services in commemorating the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. This year's FPW campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." aims to educate personnel and their families on quick, easy steps they can take to protect themselves and others from house fires.

Oct. 7, 2022

Army Security Force Assistance Brigades battlefield tour includes stop in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Close to 20 members of the Army’s 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, based out of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, received an in-depth briefing on the specifics of how Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Army Customer Facing Division supports the unit’s mission.

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Distribution Anniston receives Army battle vehicles

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The highly trained employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, unloaded an initial shipment of 63 eight-wheeled armored Stryker vehicles Sept. 28.

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas supports Hurricane Ian relief efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In preparation for Hurricane Ian, DLA Task Force Americas advance team arrived in Warner Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, to execute its Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations and assist Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel requirements on Sept. 26.

Oct. 5, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander celebrates 25th anniversary of the agency

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, a major subordinate command of DLA. Originally named Defense Distribution Center, DDC was officially stood up on October 1, 1997, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania after a lengthy study of potential locations for the consolidated Defense Distribution Center headquarters.

Oct. 5, 2022

DLA Aviation commander visits DLA Aviation at Cherry Point

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler visited DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sept. 19 and 20 for workforce engagement and discussions with senior leadership at Fleet Readiness Center East.

Sept. 30, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna holds full-scale active assailant exercise in recognition of National Preparedness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A well designed and facilitated full-scale exercise involves a large amount of planning, resources and training. You’ll never know what you don’t know if you don’t exercise your emergency response plan.

Sept. 30, 2022

College recruiting fairs attract potential future workforce

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Branch actively partners with colleges and universities in the Richmond, Virginia area to recruit students to participate in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program.

Sept. 29, 2022

Leadership Working Group Forum reminds supervisors “why” all job roles are important

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Leadership Working Group held its first in-person forum since 2020, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sep. 20 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The event was also available via web stream and dial in for supervisors whose offices are in regions outside of Virginia.