DLA Weapons Support News

Nov. 8, 2022

DLA Aviation hosts first virtual Reverse Industry Day featuring AbilityOne

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted its virtual Reverse Industry Day October 26, with five non-profit agencies whose products and support services help ensure employees with disabilities are able to hold and maintain employment and productive careers.

Nov. 7, 2022

Trip to Jacksonville completes Aviation commander’s tour of ISAs

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler wrapped up his tour of the six industrial support activities with a two-day trip to DLA Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, Oct. 25 and 26.

Nov. 3, 2022

DLA Aviation at Ogden employees celebrate Air Force Diamond Jubilee

RICHMOND, Va. — Close to 20 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden employees and their spouses, including DLA Aviation at Ogden Commander Air Force Col. Jason Okumura, celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday. The Diamond Jubilee celebration took place at the Hill Aerospace Museum on Hill Air Force Base, Utah Sept. 24.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center.  The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.

Nov. 2, 2022

2022 Fall Change Your Clock/Change Your Battery Campaign

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fire and Emergency personnel welcome Fall’s 2022, “Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery” event, returning to standard time Sunday, November 06.

Oct. 21, 2022

High performance leaders awarded for 3rd quarter

RICHMOND, Va. — George Watson, chief of the Material Management Division, DLA Aviation at San Diego, California, and Linwood “Lenny” Rogers, deputy chief counsel, DLA Aviation Richmond, Virginia, were named as DLA Aviation Quarterly Leadership Award winners for the 3rd quarter.

Oct. 19, 2022

July EOM recipients embody the spirit of professionalism

Richmond, Va. — Stephen Palomarez and Ana Bossman are Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for July.

Oct. 17, 2022

Aviation Leadership Academy laying the foundation for future leaders

RICHMOND, Va. — At the beginning of September, an email went out to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation workforce announcing the rolling out of the first ever Aviation Leadership Academy, a three-day training course designed for employees in non-supervisory paygrades of GS 11-13 aspiring to move into leadership positions.

Oct. 14, 2022

Aviation hosts celebration in recognition of the Navy’s 247th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — In honor of the U.S. Navy’s 247th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate, Navy Customer Facing Division, hosted a celebration in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 13.

Oct. 14, 2022

Hock promoted to assistant chief at DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — Firefighters and staff of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services gathered to congratulate William Hock on his promotion to assistant chief of Training and Fire Prevention Oct. 11. Hock was joined at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, by his wife Sara, father Robert, and children, Nathen, Nicholas, and Emilee who pinned his new rank during the ceremony.

Oct. 13, 2022

DLA Installation Management Richmond goes platinum for 12th year in a row

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond received the Platinum Award from Chesterfield County, Virginia, Oct. 5 for achieving 100% compliance with the county’s industrial wastewater regulations on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 12, 2022

DSCR continues aggressive cleanup efforts of contaminated groundwater on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Environmental Cleanup Program’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board met Oct. 11 at Bensley Community Center in Chesterfield, Virginia. Members had the option of attending the meeting in person or virtually.

Oct. 11, 2022

100th Year of National Fire Prevention Week emphasizes planning, practicing home escape

RICHMOND, Va. — Join Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services in commemorating the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. This year's FPW campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." aims to educate personnel and their families on quick, easy steps they can take to protect themselves and others from house fires.

Oct. 7, 2022

Army Security Force Assistance Brigades battlefield tour includes stop in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Close to 20 members of the Army’s 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, based out of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, received an in-depth briefing on the specifics of how Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Army Customer Facing Division supports the unit’s mission.

Oct. 6, 2022

Two DLA employees to run in Army Ten-Miler

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two members of the Defense Logistics Agency will be at the starting line for the Army Ten-Miler race Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.