DLA Weapons Support News

Red, white and blue dominate Patriotic picnic on DSCR

July 20, 2023

Good food and fun highlight patriotic event on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The unmistakable aroma of hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, and chili filled the air in the cafeteria of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Operations Center (bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond Virginia, July 12.

Alicia Keppley, a customer account specialist lead in DLA Aviation at Cherry Point’s Material Management Division’s Priority Cell was recognized for her extraordinary approach to research and analytic skills that made her the go-to-person to scrutinize and resolve material at Fleet Readiness Center East on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

July 19, 2023

Aviation soars - wins DLA Director’s Strategic Goal Awards

RICHMOND, Va. — Several Defense Logistics Agency Aviation associates were recognized with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic’s Strategic Goals Award for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 2023. The award recognizes the measurable contributions made by teams, or individuals, toward achieving the goals set forth within the lines of effort of the director’s Strategic Plan.

Employees recognized for April 2023 DLA Aviation Employee of the Month.

July 18, 2023

DLA Aviation April Employees of the Month keep materials moving

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s April Employees of the Month are Chad Davis and Karen Beck are problem solvers and maintain the momentum on DLA Aviation’s commitment to the warfighter.

July 14, 2023

New program targets leadership growth

Richmond, Va. — Those in supervisory roles at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City are invited to participate in a new elective program, Human Leadership Development combined with Aviation Process Excellence, commonly referred to as APEx, that aims to build and enrich outstanding leadership across the command.

Aviation launches Vendor Information Hub to better meet vendor needs.

July 13, 2023

Vendor Information Hub: Ensuring effective communications with vendors

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last two years, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has increased focus on new tools, automation, and other process improvements to aide contract administrators in responding to our vendors.

July 13, 2023

Fostering camaraderie and recognizing hard work the old-fashioned way at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden hosted an employee appreciation picnic June 29 at Centennial Park on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

DLA Aviation recognizes Shamika Davis and Jacob Kotula.

July 7, 2023

DLA Aviation recognizes 2023 March Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation March 2023 employees of the month Shamika Davis and Jacob Kotula have demonstrated their initiative and skills to meet challenges and deliver material quickly and efficiently to warfighter.

A dark skinned woman in a camouflaged uniform stands next to a light skinned man in a dark grey suit with graying hair in front of 8 military flags.

July 5, 2023

CSM O’Neal visits DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leaders and staff hosted the agency’s senior enlisted leader, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal at Defense Supply Center Columbus June 21.

July 5, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden welcomes new leader during change of command ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden to Air Force Col. Ernest “Nest” Cage during a change of command ceremony June 30 held on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

Employee Spotlight recognizes Scott Stapleton.

June 30, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Scott Stapleton

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

DLA SEL visits DSCR, seeing the world famous Bellwood Elk for herself.

June 29, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader experiences world famous Bellwood Elk firsthand during trip to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Major Tomeka O’Neal traveled to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, June 27, to engage with enlisted service members on a variety of topics and share leadership experiences.

Five men in dark colored police uniforms with various protective equipment stand in the middle of a few office cubicles. A window looking outside is in the background. The room has white walls.

June 27, 2023

Ongoing interagency collaboration with DLA Police key to emergency preparedness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police and central Ohio law enforcement partners participated in the first of several planned collaborative walk-throughs June 22 of Defense Supply Center Columbus facilities in an effort to continue building relationships and trust to facilitate emergency preparedness.

June 22, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Antwine Ray

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 21, 2023

DLA Aviation at OKC lactation program supporting nursing mothers with dedicated space

Richmond, Va. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City will soon open a new lactation room to support nursing mothers, further solidifying their commitment to helping employees achieve work-life balance.

Aviation supervisory procurement analyst recognized as an emerging leader DOD wide.

June 20, 2023

Aviation procurement analyst recognized as emerging leader within DOD

RICHMOND, Va. — Alicia Jackson, a supervisory procurement analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division, recently graduated from the 2023 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program.