DLA Weapons Support News

Redirecting...
Search
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Air Force Master Sgt. Shanon Johnson is named DLA senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2016. Johnson earned this recognition in part through her role as an assistant B-1 weapon system program manager, serving an active role on the Air Force Supply Chain Working Group working diligently to ensure mission effectiveness, and for her volunteerism and leadership within the community with children, family, and wounded warriors.

Feb. 19, 2016

DLA recognizes outstanding non-commissioned officers

The agency recognizes outstanding leadership and performance in two Defense Logistics Agency Aviation non-commissioned officers.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Command Support Directorate's Internal Review Office employees discuss internal and external controls and how to ensure all established guidelines and procedures are implemented and followed. Shown are: Internal Review Evaluators Robert Williams, left; Angel Quinones,center; Internal Review Management Analyst Orlando Allen; and Internal Review Evaluator Dana Booker.

Feb. 19, 2016

DLA Aviation Internal Review Office maintains accountability of internal and external audit processes

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Command Support Directorate's Internal Review Office manages internal and external controls to ensure all guidelines and procedures are implemented and followed in accordance with DLA Aviation commander’s January 2016 Memorandum for External/Internal Audit Procedures.

Valerie Lee, DLA Maritime Norfolk material expediting and customer service supervisor (standing center),meets with several members of her 12 Material Expeditor Team to discuss an expediting project for one of the five boats they are currently working procurements for.

Feb. 18, 2016

Land and Maritime highlights components of workplace culture

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Land and Maritime’s dedication to warfighter logistics excellence is evident in the work of its

Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Director and senior procurement executive Matthew Beebe visited Land and Maritime in December to participate in a focus group that represented both Land and Maritime supply chains, multiple jobs within two career paths, and several operations directorates. This was the third Primary Level Field Activity visit by Beebe.

Feb. 17, 2016

Land and Maritime Associates Spend “Focused” Time with the DLA Senior Procurement Executive

COLUMBUS, Ohio — We sometimes fail to remember that the Defense Logistics Agency acquisition structure involves more

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch leads a discussion during his fiscal 2016 Annual Operating Plan review held at DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 5, 2016.

Feb. 12, 2016

DLA Aviation leaders discuss how to deliver high-impact, customer-focused outcomes at AOP review

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch met with DLA Aviation leadership during his fiscal 2016 Annual Operating Plan review held Feb. 5 in Richmond, Virginia. The intent of the half-day work session was to provide a bi-annual assessment of DLA Aviation's progress towards achieving its AOP goals and objectives and a look at the way ahead.

Josie Vickers and Luke Robinson, from the Betty Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, design valentines for veterans Feb. 08, 2016 in support of national “Salute to Veteran Patients” week.

Feb. 12, 2016

DSCR employees and community members “share the love” by giving valentines to veterans

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees and local community members brighten the halls and the days for visitors and patients alike at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, during the Department of Veterans Affairs’ national “Salute to Veteran Patients” Feb. 12 – 19

As the tax filing season continues, it is critical that all Defense Logistics Agency employees be guarded against unsolicited telephone calls and emails from individuals claiming to be Internal Revenue Service or U.S. Treasury Department employees.

Feb. 12, 2016

Beware of criminals impersonating IRS, Treasury employees in email, phone calls

Criminals are using telephone and email scams to pose as IRS employees and solicit money from taxpayers, including government employees. Knowing how these criminals present themselves and how you should respond if you receive a suspicious call will help you protect yourself.

DLA Aviation's Secretary to the Commander Annette Fryar is awarded a certificate of retirement, after 27 years of federal service, from DLA Director, Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch in a ceremony held Feb. 5, 2016 at DLA Aviation's Community Center in Richmond.

Feb. 12, 2016

DLA Aviation command secretary retires, reflects on resiliency

Many co-workers, friends and family filled the Community Recreation Center on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 5 as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Secretary to the Commander Annette Fryar, retired with 27 years of distinguished and dedicated federal service in a ceremony officiated by DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch hosts a Town Hall for employees during his Feb. 5, 2016 visit to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. He shared insights into the agency’s strategic goals and accomplishments, while urging employees to focus on building relationships and engaging with customers and industry.

Feb. 9, 2016

DLA director hosts Town Hall at DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to his old command at DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 5 meeting with senior leaders in the morning and the center’s workforce in the afternoon.

Jeffrey Wyatt, a DLA Aviation employee working in Procurement Operations at Oklahoma City, is doing everything he can to make sure our warfighters succeed in their mission. (Courtesy Photo)

Feb. 2, 2016

DLA Aviation spotlight: Jeff Wyatt

RICHMOND, VA. — Jeffrey Wyatt, a procurement contract officer working for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, awards contracts for aircraft spare parts supporting the warfighter.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presents the December Employee of the Month Award to Russ Garzon during a ceremony Jan. 28, 2016, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Garzon is a quality assurance specialist for DLA Aviation Engineering Directorate’s Value Engineering Team.

Feb. 1, 2016

Richmond quality assurance specialist named DLA Aviation’s December Employee of the Month

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s December Employee of the Month (EOM) is Russ Garzon. He serves as a quality assurance specialist for DLA Aviation Engineering Directorate’s Value Engineering Team at Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presented Garzon the award during a ceremony Jan. 28.

DLA Aviation at Richmond hosts a leadership professional development event for the 128th Aviation Brigade from Fort Eustis, Virginia Jan. 21, 2016.DLA Aviation Commander Allan Day, standing center, and 128th Aviation Brigade Commander Army Col. John Smith, standing left, facilitate discussions on demand chain processes in acquiring parts.

Jan. 28, 2016

128th Aviation Brigade learns about DLA Aviation missions

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Richmond hosted a leadership professional development event for the 128th Aviation Brigade from Fort Eustis, Virginia Jan. 21, 2016. The training provided awareness and knowledge of DLA and how it interfaces with Army tactical units. The 128th conducts all Army Aviation maintenance training for enlisted and warrant officers and pushes about 6,000 students through the program annually.

Whitehall SWAT team member Sgt. Chad Huntzinger explained what actions the DSCC workforce should take in the immediate moments in the unlikely event an active shooter situation unfolds in Columbus at DLA Land and Maritime.

Jan. 26, 2016

DSCC conducts active shooter response training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Whitehall Police Department and Defense Supply Center Columbus teamed up to hold active shooter

In front of family members, friends and co-workers, the Stephen F. Byus Community Center was dedicated Jan. 21 during a ceremony on the installation. Suzanna Byus, Stephen's mother, and Navy Rear Adm. John King, DLA Land and Maritime commander, unveil the plaque that will be permanently displayed inside the center.

Jan. 22, 2016

DLA Land and Maritime cements legacy of fallen hero

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime on Jan. 21 paid a final tribute to one if its own, renaming a newly renovated building to honor a fallen hero, Stephen Byus.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond's environmental office conducts quarterly Restoration Advisory Board Jan. 11, 2016 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County providing program updates on groundwater testing results and remediation activities for operable units on center. Jim Spencer, AECOM contractor is shown providing technical briefing on Operable Unit (OU) 8. Among those in attendance are DLA Aviation's Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, installation environmental personnel, community members, and representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Department Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Health, and DLA Aviation Public Affairs. (photo by Bonnie Koenig, public affairs specialist, DLA Aviation)

Jan. 22, 2016

First RAB meeting of 2016 held

RICHMOND, Virginia — Community members attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s environmental cleanup program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting January 11 at the Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield County.DLA Installation Support at Richmond's environmental office conducted the quarterly RAB meeting and provided program updates on groundwater testing results and remediation activities for operable units on center.