DLA Weapons Support News

Sept. 15, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime team runs 131 miles for cancer awareness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime athletes - team Are We There Yet? - running for cancer awareness took on the challenge of running 131 miles – from Columbus to Cincinnati – in a 24-hour relay to benefit the American Cancer Society on Aug. 25.

Sept. 15, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates 70th Air Force birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the federal community hosted a birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus to honor the 70-year history of the U.S. Air Force.

Sept. 14, 2017

Physical Security is more than gates and guards

Richmond, Va — Federal employees as well as contracted employees are an important part of the Defense Supply Center Richmond physical security systems, which starts with an access control plan.

Sept. 11, 2017

Making the most of workplace mishaps: Mishap Investigation and Reenactment Training

Vonya Lofties, an occupational safety and health specialist for the Safety and Occupational Health Division at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, conducted a two-day Mishap Investigation and Reenactment Training on Aug. 29 – 30 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 8, 2017

Planning is key to reacting to workplace emergencies

Richmond, Virginia — September is National Preparedness Month and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Services personnel are getting the word out to employees to plan and prepare for disasters. Being prepared can prevent employees from incurring harm and assist in their ability to provide continued support for the mission and to the warfighter.

Sept. 5, 2017

Richmond employees help local community

Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees organized a group of givers who helped students in need by contributing school supplies to the local Bensley Elementary School. Employees from the Customer Intelligence-Focused Team in the DLA Aviation Planning Process Directorate donated the items and volunteers donated their time Aug. 29 to deliver the items.

Sept. 1, 2017

New manager guides DLA Aviation in the APEx journey

Richmond, Virginia — Patty McCarty is leading DLA Aviation’s process improvement efforts at Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 1, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime recognizes associates and their service dogs during National Service Dog Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of National Service Dog Month, DLA Land and Maritime recognizes service dogs who provide assistance, companionship, independence, peace of mind and protection to their owners and associates.

Sept. 1, 2017

DLA Aviation employee finds job satisfaction through deployment

A DLA Aviation employee has volunteered for deployments around the world, from Kosovo to Haiti to Djibouti and more.

Sept. 1, 2017

Moving the Future

DLA Land and Maritime now has responsibility for the ongoing logistics support of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, relied on in almost every theater of military operations.

Aug. 31, 2017

DLA, industry talk top issues at annual Captains of Industry

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Partnerships, readiness and protecting the supply chain were key topics at the Captains of Industry Forum Aug. 24 hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

Aug. 30, 2017

Employee Spotlight: Oscar M. Moore, III

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point employee Oscar Moore, works as a sustainment support specialist in the Customer Support Directorate. Moore enjoys working with the planning and support team and appreciates the knowledge and dedication they have in helping him every day to become a better sustainment specialist.

Aug. 29, 2017

Cmdr. Thomas R. Marszalek retires from DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Cmdr. Thomas R. Marszalek, Director, DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor, retired onboard the Battleship USS Missouri on Aug. 23, 2017, after serving 28 years of faithful and honorable service in the U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy L. Daniels, Commander, DLA Pacific, officiated the retirement ceremony attended by honored guests, friends, family and shipmates.

Aug. 28, 2017

DSCR supports local community during annual Feds Feed Families food drive

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, collected and donated more than 199 pounds of food in support of this year’s annual Feds Feed Families food drive.

Aug. 28, 2017

Multifaceted DLA Aviation employee’s service supports nuclear mission

A technical sergeant in the Defense Logistics Agency Reserve Force predates most of the weapons systems he supports — but both DLA and the individual regard an unusual path to service as leading to the same destination: uncompromised readiness.