DLA Weapons Support News

March 22, 2019

Small Business team recognized at commander’s town hall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs was recognized March 18 during a town hall at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center Auditorium. The office received DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams’ Strategic Goals Award for their efforts in helping the Agency to exceed its small business goals for Fiscal Year 2018.

March 19, 2019

DSCR Readies for Statewide Tornado Drill

Richmond, Va. — Tornados might seem out of place in Virginia, which is nowhere near America’s so-called Tornado Alley, but they do happen here. And when they do, the aftermath can be devastating, which is why Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees participate in a Statewide Tornado Drill each year.

March 15, 2019

Skills to last a lifetime, theme of mentoring graduation ceremony

OHIO, Columbus — ceremony that culminated nine months of dedication and work in the Level II Mentoring Program March 13 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium. Level II is a voluntary, formal mentoring program for associates at the general salary grades 9 through 12.

March 15, 2019

Puget Sound assists small businesses in discovering opportunities to work with DLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plays an important part in the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime family by serving as the primary advocate for PSNS and IMF supply support in Washington. As part of their outreach efforts, DLA Maritime - Puget Sound was one of 119 vendor booths at the Alliance Northwest Small Business Conference in Puyallup, Washington, March 7.

March 15, 2019

New sources, faster parts for potential DLA suppliers

Richmond, Va — DLA Aviation’s Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program solves procurement issues like long production lead times and rising supply costs.

March 11, 2019

Engineers, maintainers and logisticians team up on Rhino recovery efforts

Richmond, Va — The Navy's first strike-fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet, has been involved in every major U.S. military conflict since the 1980s. The twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft made its combat debut with strikes against Libya. While the Marines will continue to fly the F/A-18 A-D legacy model Hornets through 2023, the Navy is actively transitioning to F/A-18 E/F model Super Hornets exclusively and projecting to fly them through at least 2050.

March 8, 2019

DLA Aviation-Jacksonville commander lays out her vision for future warfighter support during town hall

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Jacksonville Commander Navy Cmdr. Monica Frey held her town hall Feb. 28. She kicked off the town hall by presenting awards and recognitions for years of service before getting into the details concerning her vision and goals for the future of DLA Jacksonville’s support to the warfighter.

March 8, 2019

Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC welcomes readers

Richmond, Va — “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” Dr. Seuss.

March 7, 2019

Remember to spring for new batteries, save lives

Richmond, Va. — Springing forward shouldn’t be the only thing on your mind as we begin Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10.

March 6, 2019

DLA assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years

March 5, 2019

Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.

March 5, 2019

DSCC certified as a Tree City USA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC was certified as a Tree City USA Feb. 19. The Tree City USA program is a program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and state forestry that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their urban forest.

March 4, 2019

DLA Aviation San Diego teaming up to improve warfighter support one kit at a time

RICHMOND, VA — With the snip of a large pair of ceremonial scissors, a new era was ushered in on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California Feb. 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony officially recognized the opening of the Building 472 Kitting shop. While the ceremony was small, its importance to providing service to the nation’s warfighters is invaluable.

March 1, 2019

DLA director visits DLA Aviation, learns activity is on track to meet operating plan goals

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry hosted DLA Director Army Lt Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 19 during his review of the activity’s dynamic operating plan.

Feb. 26, 2019

Campaign raises $1.1 million for charity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hit a significant milestone this month. With the conclusion of the latest Combined Federal Campaign season Feb. 22, campaign coordinators reported employee donations totaling $1.1 million over the last six years.