DLA Weapons Support News

June 18, 2020

Process improvements speed parts delivery

RICHMOND, VA — Metrics don’t always tell the whole story and successful organizations welcome customer feedback and areas to improve. Back in January, the 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron leadership at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex reached out to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins’ Storage and Distribution team about issue and delivery delays for raw materials not being delivered to their mechanics quickly enough.

June 17, 2020

All hail Ceaser! DLA Aviation Jacksonville gets new leader

RICHMOND, VA — Navy Cmdr. Curtis Ceaser took over as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Jacksonville, Florida during a virtual change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, June 15. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford officiated the ceremony virtually from Washington, D.C., where he is currently on a special assignment as the deputy director of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

June 17, 2020

Next DLA Land and Maritime commander announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Department of Defense announced June 2 that U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry, director of logistics, fleet supply and ordnance for U.S. Pacific Fleet, will succeed Rear Adm. John Palmer as commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

June 16, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Jennifer Child

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Jennifer Child works for the Defense Logistics Agency as a material handler in the Storage and Distribution Division, where she supports the F-16 and A-10 weapon systems, as well as the C-130 cargo plane.

June 15, 2020

America’s Army: When We are Needed, We are There

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Let us all join in a moment of reflection and celebration in honor of the U.S. Army’s 245th Birthday, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 14. The U.S. Army was officially created on June 14, 1775, over a year prior to the Declaration of Independence, when Congress approved the raising of six companies of riflemen to enlist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until the end of the Revolutionary War. The Army has grown in size and capability since its humble beginnings in the nation’s struggle for independence against Great Britain and is now the largest branch of the U.S. military.

June 10, 2020

Training the next generation of warfighter supporters goes virtual during pandemic

RICHMOND, VA — When Defense Logistics Agency Pathways to Career Excellence Class 39 kicked off March 16, 20-year Army veteran Daryl Johnson was among the 30 members embarking on the two-year journey. The DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program trains entry-level employees for advancement in supply, technical quality, procurement and finance fields through on-the-job work assignments, cross-training, rotational assignments and formal instruction. Johnson and his classmates were still in-processing into DLA when the agency launched a maximum telework policy March 23 due to COVID-19.

June 8, 2020

DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.

June 4, 2020

Commander bids farewell to Aviation-Cherry Point team during ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm bid farewell to his Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point team during his retirement ceremony May 28. Klemm will officially end his 20-year Navy career Oct. 1.

June 3, 2020

DLA Aviation-Cherry Point welcomes new commander

RICHMOND, Va. — In a virtual ceremony held May 28, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford welcomed Navy Cmdr. Isaac May as the new DLA Aviation–Cherry Point commander. May assumed command from Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm.

June 3, 2020

DAWIA certification changes announced to mitigate Covid-19 impact

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Program provides resources to help acquisition workforce members understand the Covid-19 impacts toward completing DAWIA certification requirements.

June 2, 2020

Supply chain analysis tool helps teams solve problems before they arise

Richmond, Va. — Imagine being able to see into the future and solve problems before they reach critical mass. Sounds unlikely, right? Not for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Analysis Support Branch Chief Adam Hardee and his team, who use inventory tracking software in combination with a new predictive metric to ensure supply chain disruptions are resolved before they affect fleet repair operations.

June 2, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime launches virtual seminars for small businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Office of Small Business Programs launched their first-ever virtual Training, Knowledge and Opportunities seminar this month in response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

May 29, 2020

Virtual change of command ceremony celebrates leaders’ accomplishments from afar

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Capt. Ernan Obellos relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – San Diego to Navy Cmdr. Maxine Gardner in a virtual change of command ceremony May 27 on Naval Base Coronado. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford, who is currently on a special assignment as Deputy of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C., officiated the ceremony virtually from his office there.

May 28, 2020

“Get Out Challenge” keeps employees active, connected

RICHMOND, VA — Virtual workouts, picking strawberries, mountain walks and volunteering at a local food bank are activities McKesia Hester said took place during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate’s “Get Out Challenge.”

May 22, 2020

Employee Assistance Program Blog: Refocus and stay productive to break cycle of stress

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hello Land and Maritime! We are at the two-month point of the stay-at-home situation. While many of us have gotten used to the situation and are fairly OK with it, there are stresses associated with staying at home. The following are some things to be aware of to help.