DLA Distribution News

June 25, 2021

DSCR Fire Department maintains safety throughout pandemic, resumes employee fire and safety training

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention Office has been working continually maintaining a culture of safety on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, through the pandemic and is currently conducting safety and fire training to ensure employee safety when employees transition back to working on the installation.

June 24, 2021

Past squadron commander returns to GA to lead DLA Aviation at Warner Robins

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex senior leaders

June 24, 2021

DLA Distribution Industry Day goes virtual

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a virtual Industry Day June 9 with over 180 industry representatives from 33 states participating. The event’s focus was to help industry partners do business with DLA Distribution and to encourage an open dialogue and exchange of information and ideas.

June 23, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Shawn Platt

RICHOND, 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.

June 22, 2021

DLA Distribution Korea opens new warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea held a soft opening ceremony for their new warehouse June 4 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, and the Ministry of National Defense - Defense Installations Agency in attendance as honored guests.

June 17, 2021

Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.

June 16, 2021

From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities. DLA Aviation virtual Industry Day conference draws record attendance

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a two-day Industry Day Virtual Conference utilizing the Zoom.gov platform, June 8-9. The theme for this year’s event was “From a challenging year to unprecedented opportunities … Opening the door to virtual accessibility.”

June 14, 2021

DLA provides masks to St. Croix residents

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency delivered over 42,000 face masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands April 23 through May 20 on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and in support of the U.S. government’s effort to support the global pandemic response.

June 14, 2021

Analysts field new tool, linking actions through metric driver trees

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted Air Force-DLA Day May 24 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during which time DLA Aviation Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. David Sanford demonstrated DLA Aviation’s’ Retail Metric Suite and its automated performance dashboards that provide targeted analytics in support of three air logistics complexes and three fleet readiness centers.

June 11, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia command changes hands in traditional ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, a key strategic logistics hub co-located with the largest U.S. Naval shipyard, changed command from Navy Capt. Thomas Neville III to Navy Capt. Andrew J. Lewis June 11.

June 11, 2021

Air Force awards ceremony held on DSCR

RICHOND, Va — The Air Force Customer Facing Division within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate recently held an official ceremony recognizing a few folks for their outstanding work.

June 9, 2021

Employees of the Month make sure warfighters are well equipped

Richmond, Va. — Not much gets past the two men who are being honored with the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee of the Month award for March. Customer Support Specialists Bridger Nelson and Stewart Young are eagle-eyed professionals who use their initiative and ingenuity to keep needed parts coming for the benefit of the warfighter’s mission.

June 8, 2021

Modern Defense Logistics Agency Distribution warehouse opens at Camp Carroll

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea held a soft opening ceremony for a new warehouse at Camp Carroll, Daegu, Republic of Korea, June, 4.

June 7, 2021

Demand planners meeting warfighter needs while saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars

RICHMOND, Va — The nine demand planners working within the Planning and Integration Branch of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have a daunting task. The group continually reviews and adjusts demand signals on over 1,600 collaborative national stock numbers and monitors 80,000 total NSNs supporting the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, electronic components, commodities, missiles and software.

June 7, 2021

DLA Director visits DLA Distribution, thanks employees for COVID-19 support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is being recognized at high levels for providing critical support to the warfighter and our federal partners engaged in the fight against COVID-19, the DLA director told employees during a May 13 visit.