DLA Aviation News

July 1, 2025

Jacksonville team builds camaraderie at annual picnic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville hosted its annual command picnic May 29 at Marina Cove Pavilion, fostering teamwork and camaraderie among its workforce. The event drew a large crowd from across the DLA enterprise, including representatives from Distribution, Disposition Services and Document Service

June 24, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Miranda Werner

RICHMOND, Va. — Aviation shines the spotlight on Cherry Point's Miranda Werner!

June 23, 2025

Smith departs DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, leaves legacy of people, partnerships

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Aviation's Oklahoma City commander relinquished command in ceremony on June 16 at Tinker Air Force Base.

June 16, 2025

Ellsworth bids farewell to DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation during a June 12 ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, marking the end of his tenure as Aviation commander.

June 11, 2025

Defense leaders outline challenges, needed supply chain transformations

RICHMOND, Va. — Data-driven risk management, interoperability, and modernized supply chains are critical to warfighter readiness, defense leaders said during a Voice of the Customer Panel that concluded the first day of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2025 Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition here June 11.

June 11, 2025

Partnerships take center stage at 2025 DLA Supply Chain Symposium

RICHMOND, Va. — Amid rising global tensions and stressed supply chains, the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2025 Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition opened June 11 with a clear purpose: strengthening the defense industrial base through strategic partnerships.

June 10, 2025

New leaders gain tips to improve emotional intelligence

RICHMOND, Va. — Leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation enterprise received practical tools to boost emotional intelligence and strengthen supervisory skills during a June 6 Supervisor Development session hosted by the Leadership Working Group.

June 4, 2025

Things to do in Richmond – once you’ve escaped the parking deck

RICHMOND, Va. — Your flight has been booked, and your bags are packed. In just a few days you’ll be arriving here to attend the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, set for June 11–12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The ideas and connections you'll make are as vital as the logistics you'll be discussing.

June 3, 2025

Thirsty for insights? Check out the DLA Knowledge Bar

RICHMOND, Va. — Get ready to tap into a wealth of expertise at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, coming to the Greater Richmond Convention Center on June 11-12! Don't miss the DLA Knowledge Bar, a unique and informal setting where you can chat directly with leaders about topics that ignite their passion.

June 3, 2025

Aviation at OKC amplifies readiness with Organic Manufacturing

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City is proactively strengthening its supply chain resilience and bolstering warfighter readiness through strategic investments in organic industrial manufacturing and collaborative partnerships.

June 2, 2025

DSCR's renovated visitor control center prioritizes service, security

RICHMOND, Va. — The DSCR Visitor Center upgrades provide a new experience for customers and employees.

May 27, 2025

DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a significant focus on empowering small businesses within the defense industrial base. This year’s event, themed “Driving Combat Readiness: Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen the Defense Industrial Base,” is a collaboration with the National Defense Industrial Association and promises insights from industry leaders, senior defense officials, and general/flag officers.

May 21, 2025

From groundbreaking to move-in: Building 47 to open this fall

RICHMOND, Va. — It started with a shovel in the ground and a vision for the future. Nearly a decade of planning, demolition and construction is culminating this fall as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation prepares to move employees into Building 47 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

May 20, 2025

DSCR earns national recognition with 2025 Commander in Chief’s Excellence Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond earned the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, recognizing its outstanding support of Department of Defense missions.

May 20, 2025

Early-career employees explore what’s N.E.X.T. in Aviation careers

RICHMOND, Va. — To help early-career employees define their professional paths and expand their understanding of career options within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Procurement Process Support Directorate, often referred to as BP, hosted the “What’s N.E.X.T.?” career development briefing at Defense Supply Center Richmond.