DLA Distribution News

Dec. 21, 2021

Highly recognized leader and subject matter expert awarded DLA Aviation September Leadership Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Christy Crumpler, branch chief in the Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division in the Engineering Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for September.

Dec. 17, 2021

DLA Aviation instrumental in returning the Air Force B-1B to its bomber fleet

RICHMOND, Va — Over the past several years, there have been documented incidents of the Air Force’s B-1B bombers experiencing in-flight engine issues. The problems occurred when an unsafe part in the augmenter fuel filter housing on its F101 engines failed.

Dec. 17, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department named Outstanding Police Activity of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department was named the DLA Outstanding Police Activity of the Year. This is a back-to-back win for the department.

Dec. 16, 2021

DLA Distribution’s Weaver named the 2021 GDE Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Jada Weaver, the supervisory contract specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters, was named the 2021 Global Distribution Excellence Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner.

Dec. 15, 2021

DLA Aviation and Distribution representation at the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Key Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, leaders attended the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum Dec. 7 and 8.

Dec. 14, 2021

Employees bring cheer through DLA Aviation Angel Tree program

Richmond, Va. — Employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, donned their wings again this year to provide gifts for local families through the Angel Tree program.

Dec. 13, 2021

Safety is paramount during the holidays

Richmond, Va. — Holiday safety should be a priority from late November to mid-January. This is a time when families gather, parties are scheduled, and travel plans are on the rise. When it comes to the festive season, there are many safety and security concerns to take into consideration.

Dec. 9, 2021

San Joaquin’s Ruiz selected as DLA Top Ten Employee

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Jennifer Ruiz, Base Supply process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was named a DLA Top Ten Employee.

Dec. 9, 2021

DLA Distribution Bahrain Staff Sgt. Morales promoted in brief ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Edward Morales was promoted during a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain Oct. 31. Morales was promoted from Sgt. to Staff Sgt.

Dec. 9, 2021

DSCR holiday season officially kicks off with tree lighting

RICHMOND, Va — The holiday season kicked off on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 7.

Dec. 8, 2021

DLA welcomes new Family Advocacy Program manager

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond welcomed Rhiannon Jackson, the family advocacy program manager in Security and Emergency Services, for DLA Installation Management Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, on September 16.

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego employee retires after 42 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Accountable Officer, Vincent Grace, retired from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California Sep. 7 following 42 years of federal service.

Dec. 6, 2021

Defense Secretary announces DLA Distribution commander promotion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced Dec. 2 that the President has nominated Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general, for the appointment to the two-star rank of major general. 

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Aviation employees do big things in September

RICHMOND, Va — Dylan Brock, a customer support specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah and John Villanueva, a logistics management specialist with DLA Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, were selected as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for September. Villanueva won in the general schedule (GS) 10-13 category. Brock took the award in the GS 1-9 category.

Dec. 3, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Jordan Willis

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. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.