DLA Weapons Support News

March 27, 2020

Commentary: Employee Assistance Program is here to help

COLUMBUS, Ohio — These are strange times we find ourselves in. As the world grapples with coronavirus, it’s an especially stressful time for all and many are asking questions about what’s next.

March 25, 2020

DSCR Visitor Center moves to appointment only for CAC, retiree, dependent ID cards

Richmond, Va. — Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and guidance regarding social distancing, the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Visitor Center will begin issuing common access cards, retiree and military dependent identification cards by appointment only effective March 26.

March 24, 2020

Tornado Safety emphasized in March

Richmond, Va. — As spring approaches, so does changes in weather. One weather event you need to make a plan of action for is Tornados!   According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s National Climate Data Center, the Commonwealth of Virginia has an average of 18-20 tornado events per year. The season usually starts in April and ends in November.  

March 23, 2020

Land and Maritime Deputy Commander addresses leadership development skills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 50 leadership minded Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Building 20 Buckeye/Cardinal rooms March 11 to hear Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson share some of his insights and key principles in becoming a successful leader.

March 23, 2020

Land and Maritime presents its Dynamic Operating Plan to DLA Director, highlights strategic logistics capabilities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior leadership team presented a review of the Land and Maritime Dynamic Operation Plan to Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, DLA director, and members of the DLA headquarters staff via video teleconference March 13.

March 20, 2020

Customer operations support extends to Fort Rucker

Richmond, Va. — The mission of supporting the warfighter through interagency sustainment has been embodied to the fullest by members of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond, Virginia’s customer service specialists.

March 19, 2020

2020 Ohio State University Summer Career and Internship Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recruiters participated in the Ohio State University Summer Career and Internship Fair Feb. 26.

March 18, 2020

DLA Aviation Press Release 2020-03-18-001: COVID-19 Response from the DLA Aviation Commander for Defense Supply Center Richmond

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is currently maximizing telework for our telework eligible workforce while avoiding mission degradation. Social distancing and avoiding large gatherings are being utilized to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on DSCR.

March 16, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime commander visits Pearl Harbor

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor welcomed DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer Feb. 26-28. The detachment is one of several around the United States helmed by the Central Ohio-based logistics center.

March 11, 2020

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor commander earns meritorious award

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer was on hand Feb. 28 to recognize DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Director Cdr. Bruce Reilly with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his exceptional service.

March 9, 2020

DLA Aviation shares sustainment practices at International Military Helicopter Symposium

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford recently traveled to London were he was invited by the British Ministry of Defense to speak at the International Military Helicopter Symposium Feb. 25-27.

March 8, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime hosts Energy Deputy Commander during orientation visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer, hosted DLA Energy’s Deputy Commander W. Eric Smith during an orientation visit March 3.

March 6, 2020

The gift that keeps on giving

RICHMOND, Va. — Federal civilians and military service members attached to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, took advantage of the opportunity to give back, by coming together to raise more than $81,000 in support of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign which ran from Sept. 9, 2019 through Jan. 12, 2020.

March 5, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime deputy commander highlights national conference on tactical vehicle fleet

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson was a keynote speaker at the 2020 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference March 3 in Austin, Texas.

March 5, 2020

DLA Aviation town hall highlights coming changes

Richmond, Va. — A special Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander’s Town Hall March 4 brought a full house to the Frank P. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford addressed several issues including supply chain realignment, the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Year of Accountability and a special award.