DLA Weapons Support News

Sept. 8, 2022

Commander sees firsthand support DLA Aviation at San Diego provides to the warfighter

RICHMOND, Va. — Since taking over as Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia at the end of June, Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler has made it a priority to see firsthand the support those Aviation employees based at sites outside of Richmond provide to the nation’s warfighters on a daily basis.

Sept. 7, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Jessica Ozuna

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. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

A smiling man and woman take a selfie at a conference on the expo floor. She wears a striped shirt and has her hair in a slicked back ponytail while he has on a red shirt and has a mustache. Both wear glasses.

Sept. 2, 2022

Land and Maritime experts engage with government, academia, industry at GSVETS conference

NOVI, Michigan — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in the 14th annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium in Novi, Michigan Aug. 16-18.

Construction of DLA Aviation Operations Center nearly halfway complete.

Aug. 31, 2022

Construction of Phase 2 of Aviation Operations Center nearly halfway to completion

RICHMOND, Va — About a year-an- a-half ago, if your office or cubicle was located in Building 46 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, you used to be able to look out one of the huge windows and get a birds-eye-view of the Bellwood elk roaming freely.

The light blue shallow water platforms of the Bahamas, which are separated by very deep dark blue channels, make for a striking scene. The Bahamas are one of the few regions where calcium carbonate precipitates directly out of the water, as the mineral aragonite, to form the coral reef islands.

Aug. 18, 2022

Turning the tide on trash: installation environmental office shares message on the ocean’s plastic

Plastic is prolific in everyday life. Yet widespread use may ultimately impair environmental sustainability as these products find their ways into our oceans, lakes and rivers. The good news is that plastics that are disposed of properly largely avoid entering waterways and the food chain.

Aug. 17, 2022

April, May EOM winners provide exemplary customer service

Richmond, Va. — Craig Shelton and Jennifer Parsley are Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for April, and Lester Canty and Jennifer Brooks were selected as DLA Aviation’s Employees of the Month for May.

A portrait of Janet Price over a DLA emblem background

Aug. 16, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Janet Price

Fort Belvoir, VA — Janet Price, formerly of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 15, 2022

Antiterrorism training provides safety, security awareness when travelling abroad

Richmond, Va. — As you are planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is making sure you have completed all the security requirements. To comply with DODI 2000.16-V1 Antiterrorism Standards, all Defense Department employees and DOD contractors must follow the outlined instructions and information listed below to ensure you have a safe trip:

Security officials remind employees to be vigilant

Aug. 9, 2022

Antiterrorism: Individual and Family Awareness

Richmond, Va. — In the United States, the workplace has been the primary target of terrorism. From the events of 9-11 that targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the active shooter events at Fort Hood, Texas, there is need to be prepared.

A group of people both men and women in business dress stand on stage in a large ballroom with hands on their hearts as a heavyset woman in a pink flowered dress sings the National Anthem. In front of her are a color guard of Navy JROTC students in their Navy uniforms. Two hold rifles and two hold flags. One is the US Flag, the other the Navy flag.

Aug. 8, 2022

Land and Maritime Resolution Specialist renders National Anthem at state women veterans conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If anyone has attended a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime event lately either virtually or in person, they have heard the vocal stylings of resolution specialist Lisa Griffin singing the National Anthem. Griffin has been a staple at these events for years and has sung for groups large and small.

Aug. 5, 2022

Contracting division chief receives Aviation leadership award

RICHMOND, Va. — Amanda Parker, contracting division chief in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of March.

Aug. 2, 2022

Magee assumes command of DLA at Oklahoma City

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Col. Robert Magee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City July 26 during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

A woman in a white sleeveless blouse and pink flowered skirt interviews a woman in Army dress blues in a park setting with military equipment. A cameraman dressed in a blue shirt and tan shorts holds a camera on a tripod in front of a large tan military vehicle on static display. The woman in the uniform stands on a sidewalk and the woman in the white blouse and pink flowered skirt stands on grass. A light for lighting the military vehicle sits behind the woman in the pink skirt. The woman in uniform has the dress pants with a gold border version of the uniform and has many ribbons and medals on the uniform coat.

July 28, 2022

ABC 6 News ‘She Serves’ features DLA Land and Maritime commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins will be featured in a local news special July 29 focused on women stationed around Central Ohio currently serving in the Armed Forces.

July 26, 2022

Building 20 Lactation Room supports nursing mothers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Safety and Occupational Health Division maintains a Lactation Program for DLA Columbus personnel ensuring access to a lactation room.

July 25, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Polite

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. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.