DLA Weapons Support News

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April 23, 2024

Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.

April 23, 2024

Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.

Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins shakes the hand of new acquisition executive Robert Johnson.

April 22, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Acquisition Executive

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime inducted a new member into the Senior Executive Service April 18. Robert Johnson took the oath of office during a ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus presided by Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins.

DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Kimberly Styron

April 17, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Styron

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Kimberly Styron.

April 16, 2024

DLA Leaders tour Aviation HQ, learn about vital programs

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders briefed DLA leadership during an April 15 visit to Defense Supply Center Richmond. Army Lt. Gen. Mark T. Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer, senior enlisted leader, DLA, spent the day learning about some of the top priority projects and touring some facilities frequented by Aviation employees.

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April 15, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime engineers visit Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About two dozen engineers with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support Directorate witnessed the fruits of their labor during a site visit of the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 3.

April 12, 2024

Aviation team observes SAAPM, other activities set for later in April

RICHMOND, Va. — Activities promoting the education and prevention of sexual assault are ongoing within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation community. Katerina Leverette, Aviation’s sexual assault response coordinator, said the events so far have been valuable in spreading awareness of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month to the greater Defense Supply Center Richmond team.

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April 12, 2024

READY Forum links new employees to DLA mission, culture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new command sponsored 'READY Forum' was introduced into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime schedule of events April 10.

The spotlight shines on Guadalupe Deleon Jr,

April 11, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Deleon Guadalupe Jr.

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Avation spotlight shines on Deleon Guadalupe Jr.

Group discusses product support during meeting

April 10, 2024

B-2 Support Summit aims to strengthen relations between DLA, Air Force customers

RICHMOND, Va. — To improve communication among Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and some of its Air Force customers, the B-2 Weapon System Program Manager from the Customer Operations Directorate hosted a two-day product support summit March 12-13 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

April 8, 2024

OSU psychologist to speak on veteran suicide, trauma reduction at supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attendees of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for April 23-24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, will have an opportunity to learn about an important program – a topic unique to a supply chain conference – the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans.

DLA Aviation top performers of 2023recognized April 2, 2024.

April 4, 2024

Aviation leadership recognizes top performers

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognizes top performers of 2023 during annual awards ceremony.

April 4, 2024

Cherry Point welcomes Career Broadener tour

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently hosted a special tour for eight Air Force career broadeners, including Col. Daniel Willison, director of DLA Aviation Customer Operations.

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April 2, 2024

Panel discussions to explore aspects of defense industrial strategy at annual supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shared insights and perspectives on strengthening the defense industrial ecosystem will be on tap during two panel discussions at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition April 23-24, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

April 1, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime joins the Defense Department in recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The theme this year is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.”