DLA Weapons Support News

Oct. 9, 2020

The Great ShakeOut: what you can do to prepare for an earthquake

RICHMOND, VA — Emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, with the impact ranging from temporary disruption of activities to a loss of an installation’s ability to perform its assigned missions. Employees receive warnings of approaching weather emergencies, such as blizzards, tornados, floods, etc., in time for them to take measures to minimize loss of life or property. However, there may be no warning signs when it comes to an earthquake.

Oct. 8, 2020

Land and Maritime commander talks Ohio’s support to national defense readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry participated as a guest panelist in Ohio’s Defense and Aerospace Forum state-wide event conducted virtually Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, 2020

Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Richmond, Va. — Cooking fires are the number one cause of in-home fires and injuries. The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

Oct. 2, 2020

Culture/Climate survey solicits employee feedback for continuous improvement efforts in workforce culture

RICHMOND, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Culture/Climate Survey begins Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 13. The survey was originally scheduled for March, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct. 2, 2020

Fire Prevention Week focuses on safety during pandemic conditions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week is observed nationally during October 4-10. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Oct. 1, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Derek McDermeit

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Derek McDermeit works for Defense Logistics Agency Ogden where he conducts inventory code inspections and helps evaluate and maintain the stock readiness of every Shop Service Center. He is from Brigham, Utah, and his hobbies include hunting, riding four-wheelers, and camping. 

Sept. 30, 2020

DSCC activities support Domestic Violence Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1981. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about the Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent domestic violence, raise awareness of community responsibility, and inform the community of the many ways to report domestic abuse.

Sept. 30, 2020

Above and Beyond: July employees of the month demonstrate dedication to team success

Richmond, Va. — While many professionals pursue excellence on a personal level, the July honorees of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employee of the Month Award demonstrated their desire to achieve excellence as part of a team.

Sept. 29, 2020

National Preparedness Month: why it is important to report suspicious activity

RICHMOND, VA — September 11, 2001 marked a dramatic escalation of terrorist activity around the world and signified an alarming trend toward the targeting of civilians. In the last 19 years, violent incidents have occurred worldwide, leaving tens of thousands of innocent people dead or wounded. Terrorist attacks and intentional mass casualty incidents have occurred frequently, having entailed active shooter incidents, suicide bombings, vehicle ramming attacks and bombings, hostage events, and edged-weapon attacks.

Sept. 25, 2020

Preparedness eases the stress of experiencing natural disasters

Richmond, Va. — National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to include the entire family in disaster preparedness planning. Children, especially, can benefit from being part of disaster preparedness planning, as it can help them feel like they have some control during events such as severe weather, which can be stressful and frightening.

Sept. 24, 2020

DLA Aviation Employee Spotlight: Tom Hennessy

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.

Sept. 23, 2020

Virtual inspections providing “eyes on” support to the Navy fleet

RICHMOND, VA — Months of preparation, training and planning goes into readying Navy vessels for overseas deployments. The slightest delays can alter their schedules.

Sept. 23, 2020

DLA Distribution Richmond’s Robins earns Safety Civilian Professional of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For her outstanding performance during 2019, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist Ann Robins, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, Virginia, was recognized as the DLA Distribution Safety Civilian Professional of the Year.

Sept. 22, 2020

DLA Aviation celebrates Air Force birthday

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees and service members gathered Sept. 18 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to celebrate the Air Force’s 73rd birthday.

Sept. 18, 2020

Senior leaders talk ethics during virtual training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Legal office sponsored a scenario-based virtual ethics training session Sept. 14. The session featured a panel discussion crafted to help associates empower and position themselves to make the right decision when challenged with an ethical dilemma.