DLA Weapons Support News

Oct. 23, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus underwent a controlled power outage on Wednesday, Oct. 23. At about 9:40 a.m., the entire installation experienced a total interruption of electrical service as part of a Full-Scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise to test the installation’s emergency backup generators and provide tenants with real-time practice of personnel accountability and Continuity of Operation Plans. Power was restored at 5:44 p.m.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Maritime Supplier Operations wins Navy Regatta for second consecutive year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maritime Supplier Operations’ USS FMS cruised to victory at the annual Navy Regatta Oct. 9 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course pond. The cardboard boat race was hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to celebrate the Navy’s 249th birthday.

Oct. 17, 2024

A celebration of excellence: DLA Aviation hosts Hall of Fame induction ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation inducted two new members – Donald “Don” Love and Donna Carter – into its esteemed Hall of Fame during an Oct. 15 ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Workforce gains insight on DLA mission through series of immersive tours

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of Defense Logistics Agency employees stood in awe of the man before them as he described in detail what a member of the Union Army experienced in the Civil War, using his weaponry and uniform buttons as a guide.

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Oct. 16, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Vanessa E. Vega-Torres

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

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Oct. 15, 2024

DSCR Fire, Emergency Services engage community during national fire prevention week

RICHMOND, Va. — Fire and Emergency Services personnel spread their message of fire safety and prevention throughout Defense Supply Center Richmond during National Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 6-12.

Oct. 11, 2024

External partnership could be ‘vital’ to DLA Aviation success in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, the home of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, hosted the inaugural advisory board meeting for a new, community-led alliance supporting military installations and missions Oct. 10 at the center’s historic Bellwood Manor House.

Oct. 10, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Jeremy Reeves

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

Two police officers have their guns out in an office setting with cubicles to look for an active shooter. There is a evaluator in an orange vest watching them. There is a victim in a military uniform lying on the floor.

Oct. 8, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests crisis response at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were tested during a full-scale crisis response exercise Sept. 19.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Common dilemmas discussed at Leader-led Live Annual Ethics Training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Common ethical dilemmas were discussed at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Leader-led Live Annual Ethics Training Oct. 3 in the Operations Center Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Oct. 3, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Dennis Kerstetter

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. In observance of NDEAM, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation will feature employees with disabilities.

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Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

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Oct. 1, 2024

Building lasting relationships key to success for forward presence personnel

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime forward presence associates from as far away as Japan, gathered at Defense Supply Center Columbus to learn about new tools, solve problems and build relationships during the annual Maritime Customer Operations “Homecoming” training event Sept. 16-20.

Sept. 30, 2024

When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on

For Angela Phillips, a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month in September has taken on a profound significance. What began as subtle changes in her husband of 30 years after returning from a deployment – a little more sleep, a little less joy – transformed into a heart-wrenching journey that no one can fully prepare for.

Sept. 27, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports USMC operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is pivotal to ensuring the U.S. Marine Corps maintains operational readiness and effectiveness – that includes through the parts and services DLA Aviation provides to keep their aircraft flightworthy. Here’s a closer look at how Aviation supports America’s Devil Dogs.