DLA Weapons Support News

Feb. 26, 2025

Logisticians graduate immersive program to better support Warfighters

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduation ceremony on Feb. 11 in the Operations Center Auditorium served as a send-off for 95 newly minted logistics professionals ready to innovate and tackle challenges to move the agency forward.

Feb. 25, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Enemencio Alfaro III

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

Feb. 21, 2025

Leaders provide operation updates during quarterly town hall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior leaders provided operation strategy and performance updates Feb. 11 during a quarterly town hall held at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Feb. 20, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Michael Black

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Feb. 14, 2025

New leader takes charge of DLA Aviation activity at NAS Jacksonville

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville team welcomed a new leader and bid farewell to its outgoing officer in charge during a change of charge ceremony Feb. 13 in Hangar 117 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

Feb. 12, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Moises Yllanes Jr.

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature 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 the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

Feb. 11, 2025

DLA’s Automated One Time Buy Team earns agencywide accolades

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s Enterprise Automated One Time Buy Procurement Team made significant strides in supporting the defense industrial base and meeting warfighter requirements, issuing over 400,000 solicitations and resulting in approximately 151,311 awards valued at $1.086 billion from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The team – comprised of 30 personnel from DLA Aviation, Land and Maritime and Troop Support – was recently recognized with the Acquisition Workforce Team Achievement during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Program held Jan. 23 at DLA headquarters on Fort Belvoir.

Feb. 7, 2025

DLA Richmond Police protect, serve with distinction

RICHMOND, Va., — The Defense Logistics Agency police department at Richmond has earned top honors as the “Outstanding Police Activity of the Year” for 2024, acknowledging the dedication and service of the men and women in blue that help provide a safe and secure environment for the Defense Supply Center Richmond and DLA Aviation community.

Feb. 6, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Shameka Edwards

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlights regularly feature outstanding nonsupervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

Jan. 31, 2025

DLA Citizen Developers collaborate to build better bots

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees from four major subordinate commands shared ideas and capabilities for automating manual processes with software robotics during a Multi-MSC Robotic Process Automation Collaboration Workshop Jan. 22-23 at DLA Aviation.

Jan. 29, 2025

DLA Land and Maritime annual awards recipients honored

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime winners of DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program were honored Jan. 23 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in a ceremony presided by DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly.

Jan. 28, 2025

Data acumen training signals DLA's commitment to data-driven results, culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics data is so powerful it's expected to shape everything from how employees manage DOD's supply chains to how it partners with industry and even improves workforce safety trends. Data acumen training is available to all employees in LMS.

Jan. 22, 2025

Strong work ethic sustains record-breaking season for Watterson head football coach, DLA division chief

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Most people can point to the moment that defined their lives. For some it was their wedding day, the birth of their first child or a career milestone. For Brian Kennedy, it was football. The sport has woven itself throughout Kennedy’s life since he was a teen, thanks to the mentorship of Dan Bjelac, his then offensive line coach at Bishop Watterson High School in north Columbus. Last month, his team won the Division III State Championship with a score of 19-14 over their rivals, Toledo Central Catholic High School. 

Jan. 21, 2025

Strategic focus, leadership development are hallmarks of Lally’s success

RICHMOND, Va. — Embracing new challenges and developing skills that help him lead others are two of the professional traits that Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City’s Acquisition Support Division Chief Christopher Lally displays in his everyday work. These traits, along with his skillful management of a team that is ready to excel in even the most high-pressure situations, make Lally a deserved recipient of the Acquisition Excellence Individual Achievement award.

Jan. 16, 2025

Aviation at Warner Robins, Land and Maritime partner to support warfighters

RICHMOND, Va., — Intra-agency collaboration between DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime aims to provide transparently seamless support to Air Force customers in Warner Robins, Georgia.