DLA Aviation

Launey takes the helm of Aviation, emphasizing warfighter support

Defense Logistics Agency Director U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly passes the DLA flag to U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Launey, during the Aviation Assumption of Command ceremony, Aug. 11.

Exchanging Germany for Virginia, Matteo Crippa finds a year of discovery at DLA Aviation

When German aerospace engineer Matteo Crippa packed up his life, his wife and two children, he brought an eagerness to explore as he knew the journey would be more than just schematics and supply chains.

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DLA Aviation prepares for “contested logistics environment” through transformation

The Defense Logistics Agency is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the evolving challenges of modern warfare, relayed Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, during an Annual Operating Plan quarterly review session with DLA Aviation leadership Aug. 1 on Defense Supply Center Richmond where he emphasized the urgency of the agency’s adaptation.

Engineering interns discover mission behind the mechanics

For Jack Moore and Harold “Quad” Jacobson, a summer internship wasn’t just about building experience, it was about building national defense.

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DLA Aviation hosts flash mentoring session to connect leaders with emerging professionals

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation held a Flash Mentoring Session July 22, marking a return to in-person professional development programming after a hiatus since 2019. The event connected 16 mentees with 14 volunteer mentors in a dynamic “speed dating” format designed to foster career guidance and leadership development.