DLA Weapons Support News

July 2, 2024

When the nation calls Terrance Taylor, Chanita Darville answer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A video series showcasing Defense Logistics Agency team members from across the agency recently featured two of DLA Land and Maritime’s employees: Terrance Taylor and Chanita Darville.

July 1, 2024

New leader takes charge of DLA activity at Warner Robins

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins welcomed their new leader during a change of command ceremony June 28 at the Museum of Aviation here on base. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the transfer of authority to Air Force Col. Craig Giles from Air Force Col. Brian Mayer, who celebrated his retirement during an immediately following ceremony.

July 1, 2024

Top DLA acquisition leaders meet in Richmond for CCO summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Top acquisition leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency gathered June 25-26 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, for a Chief of Contracting Office Activities summit. The two-day summit provided additional training and the latest updates to contracting requirements. It was targeted toward the senior-level directors, deputy directors and chiefs of various contracting offices across the agency’s major subordinate commands and strategy and business services.

June 28, 2024

DSCC associates find mission connections at National U.S. Air Force Museum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About two dozen Defense Supply Center Columbus employees from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, DLA Logistics Operations, DLA Human Resources and DLA Training gained a deeper connection to the DLA mission during a tour June 18 of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

June 26, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime embraces Digital Business Transformation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted a Robotic Automation Workshop June 4-6 focused on learning technologies and processes and conducting ideation for future automations that will benefit the enterprise.

June 20, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Breann Irving

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Oklahoma City's - Breann Irving!

June 18, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates the Army’s 249th Birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday with a cookout and cake cutting ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park June 13.

June 13, 2024

New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the ceremony.

June 12, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime forges partnerships to improve supply chain support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime signed supply chain alliance charters this spring aimed at strengthening supply chain support to the nation’s warfighters.

June 11, 2024

DLA vice director visits Aviation to talk innovation, support

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s vice director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Aviation leaders and personnel June 11 to discuss key initiatives at the major subordinate command’s headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The visit included briefings on strategic projects, a lunch with senior civilians and coin presentations to a handful of select employees.

June 7, 2024

Aviation LWG offers unique insight to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gained insight into the operations of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast during a special all-hands Leadership Working Group forum June 4 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

June 6, 2024

New leader takes helm of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 6 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, oversaw the ceremony where Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Smith took charge of the DLA Aviation industrial support activity from Air Force Col. Robert Magee.

June 5, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Matthew J. Wood

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Matthew Wood!

May 31, 2024

Fire department receives top honors for 2023

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire Department received three awards for efforts during 2023, recognizing the department’s dedication to safety, efficiency and innovation. The accolades include DLA Fire Officer of the Year, DLA Fire Department of the Year and DLA Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

May 29, 2024

Aviation ISA leaders meet at Cherry Point, discuss best practices

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted a reoccurring Industrial Support Activity Round Robin event May 7 to share best practices and challenges facing the units. Leaders, from operations officers to officers-in-charge, from each ISA attended the daylong event featuring a tour of the Fleet Readiness Center East and DLA Distribution operations.