DLA Energy News

Oct. 21, 2019

DSCR participates in the world’s greatest shakeout

Richmond, Va. — Dozens of employees across Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, joined millions of people worldwide, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 when they participated in The Great ShakeOut.

Oct. 18, 2019

Former Fort Belvoir garrison commander speaks about disabilities, dignity and devotion

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory D. Gadson, a bilateral above-the-knee amputee, was a guest speaker at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 16. He reminded employees that everybody has challenges – visible and invisible – and to strive to extend dignity and respect to everyone every single day. 

Oct. 18, 2019

Employees share knowledge learned during rotation with their co-workers

Richmond, Va. — Have you ever wanted to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes? Well, John Horton and Justin Wills just did – for six months.

Oct. 17, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Kadie Lofurno

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.

Oct. 16, 2019

Food trucks invade DSCR

Lunchtime had a different flavor, literally, on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, as food truck vendors served up the likes of shrimp and grits and shrimp tacos during a Food Truck Rally Oct. 15.

Oct. 15, 2019

DLA fuels THAAD deployment to Romania, helps maintain missile defense

KAISERSLAUERN, Germany — When a missile defense site in Romania went down for a systems update this summer, a Defense Logistics Agency team in the region worked to fuel the replacement system and help ensure the U.S. fulfilled its commitment to NATO’s ballistic missile defense efforts in Europe.

Oct. 15, 2019

Shining a light on awareness of the visually impaired at DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation takes pride in its employees, including workers with visual impairments. On Oct. 15, White Cane Awareness Day will further celebrate the achievements and efforts of individuals with visual impairments who work to increase awareness among the sighted community.

Oct. 11, 2019

DLA Aviation sustaining mission capable goal of 80 percent

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, recognizes employees in the Navy Customer Facing Division of the Customer Operations Directorate for reaching the combat-ready aircraft goal, set forth before them by commander, Naval Air Forces, during a small ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 4.

Oct. 10, 2019

The season of giving underway at DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Supply Center Richmond’s Combined Federal Campaign 2019 kicked off in grand style with a ceremony in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 8. As in the past few years, the theme this year is Show Some Love.

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA Fire and EMS professionals educate employees on fire safety

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. This year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”