DLA Energy News

Jan. 24, 2022

Team members named October EOM for ensuring warfighter parts procured, delivered when needed

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees, Felicia Barwell, a weapon system program manager and Samuel Gallegos, a materials expeditor, have more in common than just working for the same agency. Both were named DLA Aviation October Employees of the Month for their dedication in providing our warfighters with what they need.

Jan. 20, 2022

Advanced manufacturing collaboration takes center stage on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Leaders from various military aviation components, as well as representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DLA Troop Support and DLA Headquarters, met Jan. 13 to exchange ideas, initiatives and developments in manufacturing focused on additive manufacturing for hard-to-source and obsolete parts.

Jan. 19, 2022

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

RICHMOND, Va. — Hazardous weather is once again predicted for the Richmond Metro area later this week.  When winter-like weather or hazardous driving conditions do arrive, how will you be notified of changes in Defense Supply Center Richmond’s operating status?

Jan. 18, 2022

Transformative and dynamic leader awarded DLA Aviation October Leadership Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Douglas Williams, branch chief in the Commodities Branch in the Material Management Division at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, was awarded the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for October.

Jan. 13, 2022

New facility provides DLA Energy Aerospace and Finance employees safer, healthier workplace

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A new operations center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, will provide 104 DLA Energy Aerospace and Finance employees a well-equipped space to manage the worldwide acquisition of missile fuels, liquid propellants and other bulk industrial chemicals and gases, and separately their financial operations.

Jan. 12, 2022

Revitalizing aviation process excellence, a high priority for DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is committed to providing outstanding customer service and long-term solutions to complex logistical challenges at the depot maintenance level.

Jan. 11, 2022

DLA Energy Commander presides over Air Force graduation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — In a ceremony steeped in military traditions and protocols, DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas presided over the graduation of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardians Jan. 6. 

Jan. 11, 2022

Fitness Center ready to help you keep your healthy New Year’s resolution

Richmond, Va. — Getting fit and staying that way are New Year’s resolutions that just about everyone has made since resolutions were first imagined. If you’re ready to stick to your goal, the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fitness Center is ready to help.

Jan. 7, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Steven Richards

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.

Jan. 5, 2022

Tree beautification program’s roots run deep

Richmond, Va. — Few beautification projects have longer lasting benefits than tree planting, and the 50 trees planted this fall on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, will provide shade, shelter and improved air quality for years to come.