DLA Weapons Support News

Sept. 3, 2019

National Preparedness Fair at DSCR

Richmond, Va. — In observance of National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire Prevention, Security and Emergency Services will host a Preparedness Fair Sept. 12, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Building 46 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 30, 2019

Service at first sight: Captain helps guide dog stay in shape

Richmond, Va. — Bernard Werwie, Jr., an acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, is rarely without his guide dog, Herman. The helpful canine is Werwie’s eyes around Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and just about everywhere else Werwie wants to travel. But recent physical ailments suffered by Werwie also threatened to sideline his walking partner. Until the employees of Bldg. 33, H Bay stepped in to lend a hand — and a few feet, as well.

Aug. 28, 2019

DLA Aviation-Jacksonville celebrates National Aviation Day

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation–Jacksonville, Florida, military and civilian personnel celebrated National Aviation Day Aug. 19.

Aug. 26, 2019

DLA Aviation commander speaks with new CGSC graduates

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander, told U.S. Army Command and General Staff College graduates he wishes he was in their place when speaking at their graduation ceremony Aug. 21, on the U.S. Army Logistics University campus at Fort Lee, Virginia.

Aug. 23, 2019

Congressman Turner visits Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer, along with Defense Finance and Accounting Services - Columbus Director Pamela Franceschi hosted Rep. Michael R. Turner during an installation visit Aug. 23 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Turner represents the 10th Congressional District of Ohio made up of Montgomery, Greene, and Fayette Counties.

Aug. 23, 2019

Commander visits Navy customers and DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander traveled south Aug. 13-14 to visit with Navy customers on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and with DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees.

Aug. 21, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Arlene Davidson

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.

Aug. 21, 2019

DLA Richmond Fire and Emergency Services ranked among the best departments in the country

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services is among the top departments in the country. The Commission on Fire Accreditation International unanimously recommended the department for accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence after a hearing Aug. 9, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aug. 19, 2019

DLA Aviation’s IPE division seeks to improve internal processes after significant growth

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division may still be a little known division within the supply chain, but you wouldn’t know it by the multi-million dollar growth they have experienced in the last four years.

Aug. 16, 2019

OSHA Safe + Sound campaign held at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 14 at DSCC to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.

Aug. 15, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime successfully completes week long Agency Management Review

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A team of more than 30 subject matter experts completed an intensive, week long internal review at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime at Defense Supply Center Columbus to identify best practices to apply across the agency.

Aug. 14, 2019

DLA Aviation “purple” reserve forces answering the call

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force is headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. According to its webpage, more than 670 reservists - soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines – are assigned to nearly every DLA organization across the United States, including Hawaii, and Europe.

Aug. 12, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Andres Gerena

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.

Aug. 9, 2019

Get to Know the ATO

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime welcomes the new Antiterrorism Officer to DSCC. Jared Kocsis joined the team August 4.

Aug. 7, 2019

Active shooter awareness training held at DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — Note: This training was held a few days before active shooter situations in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, left 31 people dead and more than 50 injured in less than 24 hours. Nine people killed when a gunman opened fire inside a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Twenty students and six staff members killed after a 20-year old man shot them inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. A night of partying at Pulse Night Club in Orlando, Florida, turned tragic on June 12, 2016 when a man walked in and opened fire, killing 49 and injuring close to 60 more.