DLA Weapons Support News

Nov. 20, 2017

DLA Aviation Army officer leads intra-theater distribution initiative in Iraq for CDDOC

Richmond, Va — A Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Army officer has been selected to lead an intra-theater distribution initiative by U.S. Central Command’s Deployment and Distribution Operations Center in Iraq Oct. 26 – 31, to provide better aerial distribution support at the tactical level support for our warfighters serving on Iraq’s’ frontlines.

Nov. 16, 2017

DLA Police Officer of the Year is called to serve

COLUMBUS, Ohio — ‘Tis the season to help others; however, for Officer Christopher Kelty at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, helping others is a way of life. These actions were part of the consideration that led to Officer Kelty’s selection as the 2017 DLA Police Officer of the Year.

Nov. 16, 2017

New DLA Strategic Plan lays out goals for 2018-2026

DLA is reaffirming its commitment to support warfighter readiness with its new 2018-2026 Strategic Plan, which supports DoD priorities to build a more lethal force, reinforce alliances with industry and government partners, and reform business practices.

Nov. 14, 2017

DLA Aviation Marines celebrate 242nd birthday

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marines celebrated the 242nd birthday of the renowned fighting force in a ceremony steeped in traditions at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 9.

Nov. 13, 2017

242nd Marine Corps birthday celebrated at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Active duty and reserve component Marines joined civilian members of the federal workforce at Defense Supply Center Columbus to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday.

Nov. 9, 2017

DLA Aviation salutes veterans

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation salutes veterans by hosting a Veterans Day Expo and Resource Fair

Nov. 9, 2017

DLA Aviation gets a peek into a day in the life of DCMA’s specialists

Defense Contact Management Agency representatives shared “a day in the life” talks with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation post-awards contract employees from Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer and Commodities Directorates in a town hall setting held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 8, 2017

Flu shot clinic takes place Nov. 14

The last flu shot clinic for employees will be from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 14, 2017 in the Distribution Warehouse 66 Conference Room on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Nov. 7, 2017

Warfighter Learn and Reward Day held at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

Richmond, VA — Warfighter Learn and Reward Day an opportunity to learn about our DLA Aviation teammates, both military and civilian.

Nov. 6, 2017

Shred event scheduled Nov. 8 on DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — All Department of Defense identification cardholders will have the opportunity to participate in the Bellwood Shred event that will take place Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Building 24 parking lot located on 8th street on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 3, 2017

CFC kicks off at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal workers and retirees can now donate online to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Combined Federal Campaign.

Nov. 1, 2017

Operations Center construction three-quarters complete, occupancy scheduled for end of January

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia have been watching the new DLA Aviation Operations Center grow floor-by-floor to a height of five stories over the last two years, while they wait to move into the new state of the art building.

Oct. 31, 2017

Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 5: change clocks, batteries

Richmond, Virginia — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. DLA Installation Operations at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services reminds employees to set clocks back by one hour, and to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Oct. 27, 2017

DSCR’s annual flu-shot clinics start Nov. 1

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond, Virginia’s, Fire and Emergency Services are set to offer several flu-shot clinics for active duty military members and civilian government employees with a valid Department of Defense identification card.DLA Aviation employees will be given shots from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 1-2 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

Oct. 27, 2017

Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats information technology systems

COLUMBUS, Ohio — I know what you’re thinking, what is ICS and why do I even care? Well, do you like air conditioning in the summer time or heating in the winter? What about building security - do you like knowing that the door will unlock when you swipe your badge, or maybe more importantly, do you enjoy having the security that comes with the knowledge that when someone who doesn't belong in your building swipes their keycard, the door stays locked? All of those luxuries are controlled by Industrial Control Systems.