DLA Weapons Support News

July 7, 2022

Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 inducted into the Land and Maritime Hall of Fame in joint ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame ceremony was the first ceremony to be held since the pandemic began, the first to induct multiple classes at once and the first to have an all women class inducted since the Hall’s inception in 2005.

July 7, 2022

New commander takes over at DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura became the commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah during a change of command ceremony held on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 28. The ceremony was officiated by former DLA Aviation commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford, who was selected for promotion to Maj. Gen.

July 5, 2022

DLA Aviation welcomes its 34th commander during change of command ceremony

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford relinquished command to Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler June 30, making Tyler the 34th commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation during a Change of Command ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Sanford, who was selected for major general, will be director of logistics, engineering and force protection for Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

June 22, 2022

How to watch Land and Maritime Hall of Fame induction June 29

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twelve leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency team in Columbus will be officially inducted into the DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame June 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

June 22, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Cara Vaughn

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio June 22, 2022

Exit Interview with Col. Christopher Tooman, Land and Maritime Chief of Staff

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime will complete a changeover this month in its Chief of Staff position as U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Tooman transitions to his next command challenge. After a year at the Central Ohio logistics center, Tooman took time last week to reflect on the experiences he’ll take with him and what made his latest assignment “a blast.”

June 21, 2022

Cmdr. John Mullen takes command as father and former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff watches

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I remember it was his change of command day for the USS Yorktown, CG 48, It was 1991 or 1992, I was 12 or 13, and he got up there and had just assumed command. He was giving his opening speech to the crew and made a comment, ‘I am going to make the USS Yorktown better when I leave than when I took over.’” Cmdr. John S. Mullen, commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Ohio River Valley (ORV), said remembering words his father, Former Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. (ret.) Michael Mullen said over 30 years ago.

June 21, 2022

Fire Protection in the Workplace. Ensuring your Emergency Action Plan addresses critical issues

RICHMOND, Va. — According to the National Fire Protection Association, every 23 seconds, emergency crews in the United States respond to a fire. While most happen at private dwellings, 77%, the remaining 23% happen in the workplace.

June 19, 2022

Marion Whicker

Marion Whicker assumed duties as the executive deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command on June 19, 2022.

June 17, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Nicholas Meads

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.

June 16, 2022

DSCC Child Development Center garden teaches children about science and cooperation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The sun was shining, birds chirping, and the bumblebees were buzzing amid the cacophony of little voices from seven pre-K classes as they took turns to bring their garden to life after a long winter’s sleep in front of the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Child Development Center June 8. The garden serves as an experiential learning experience and is an extension of the curriculum provided in the classroom.

June 15, 2022

DLA Energy Americas West changes command

CYPRESS, Cali. — DLA Energy Americas West bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim during a change of command ceremony at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress, California, June 13. The incoming commander, Navy Cmdr. Anas Maazouzi, was a previous operations officer and military deputy director at DLA Land and Maritime.

June 13, 2022

DSCR cuts ribbon for Red Brick Fitness Center during grand opening

Richmond, Va. — Employees from across Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, attended the grand opening celebration for the new Red Brick Fitness Center hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office June 8.

June 10, 2022

DSCC fuel point project to provide long-term solution for aging tanks

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three 10,000-gallon fuel tanks were installed at Defense Supply Center Columbus June 1, marking the beginning of a long-term project at the installation’s fuel point to replace aging underground fuel storage tanks with above-ground tanks.

June 10, 2022

U.S. Army to mark 247th Birthday June 14

COLUMBUS, Ohio — June 14 not only hails as Flag Day but also is the birthday of America’s first militia, the U.S. Army. This year the Army celebrates it’s 247th Birthday.