DLA Energy News - Category Aviation

April 27, 2021

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, opened its new East Gate located off of U.S. Route 1 in Chesterfield County April 26.

April 23, 2021

For DLA Aviation Leadership Award recipient, collaboration is central to leadership

Richmond, Va. — While some leaders may take the “Simon Says” approach with their teams, for one Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award recipient leadership is all about collaboration.

two people in military uniforms and one in civilian attire look at a truck fuel facility

April 23, 2021

Defense fuel support at Craney Island

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas visited fuel facilities at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Craney Island in Virginia, April 15. A significant asset in the DLA Energy Americas East supply chain, Craney Island issues over 750 million gallons of military specification fuel to Navy and DOD customers every year.

A black woman in a black shirt and white woman in camo uniform - both wearing black face masks - stand facing each other in front of a cardboard box.

April 22, 2021

Slogan by DLA mechanic to mark agency’s 60th anniversary

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An automotive mechanic with a penchant for World War I and II history is the winner of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 60th anniversary slogan contest with “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.”

April 22, 2021

Spring into action when traveling or getting together in public gatherings

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency security officials remind employees to take security precautions when traveling.

DLA Aviation Logistics Operations Center

April 21, 2021

DLA Aviation logistics ops center vital to warfighter support during pandemic

RICHMOND, VA — The Aviation Logistics Operations Center has been a hub for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s warfighter support during the COVID-19 pandemic by overseeing over a dozen functions ranging from monitoring weapons system readiness to developing logistics plans that support every combatant command.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Spotlight

April 20, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Cory Jaeger

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.

April 16, 2021

How to properly prepare for a hurricane

RICHMOND, Va. — Hurricanes are a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. These storms can cause catastrophic damage to communities and property. This article focuses on ways to better prepare yourself and family for this meteorological threat.

April 15, 2021

Aggressive contamination cleanup efforts paying off on DCSR

RICHMOND, VA — Community members virtually attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Environmental Cleanup Program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting April 12. These meetings have been held virtually since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

April 14, 2021

Volunteering at Bahrain’s animal shelter

ASKAR, Bahrain — Grooming the local donkey, walking dogs and playing with kittens brightens the lives of not only the sheltered animals but also the DLA Energy Middle East team who volunteer at the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.