DLA Aviation News

Sept. 13, 2023

Automation feat earns Cherry Point team Q3 kudos

Richmond, Va. — Answering a challenge from Defense Logistics Agency headquarters to implement the use of automation software in Material Management, the Requisition Alert Robot team, commonly called the RA BOT team at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, stepped up and developed a solution that earned them the Defense Logistics Agency Director’s Strategic Goals Award for the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Sept. 12, 2023

National Preparedness Month, a chance to bring awareness to insider threats

RICHMOND, Va. — At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, the potential threat posed by an insider, a trusted person who takes advantage of his or her access to do harm to the organization’s mission, products, resources, personnel, facilities, information, equipment, network, or systems is continual and ever-changing.

DLA Aviation Jacksonville celebrates women's equality.

Sept. 8, 2023

Jacksonville special emphasis program highlights ongoing efforts for women’s equality

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville hosted a virtual Women’s Equality special emphasis program event Sept. 7.

The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew readies DLA Aviation's, Herman Wilson, for an interview at the Bellwood Manor House, at Defense Supply Center, Richmond Virginia,

Sept. 7, 2023

Paranormal film crew returns to the Bellwood Manor House

RICHMOND, Va. — The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia to film possible paranormal activity at various locations throughout DSCR August 25 – 27, 2023.

A group of people pose in a meeting room.

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

Summer slam a hit with employees at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point.

Aug. 31, 2023

Cherry Point employees enjoy a “summer slam” of a time during team building event

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently got the chance to let their hair down and enjoy time away from their workspaces during the Summer Slam employee appreciation

DLA Aviation Gunnery Sgt. is proof not all heroes wear a cape.

Aug. 30, 2023

Humble hero receives prestigious military award

RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.

Two Navy reservist officers are pictured side by side.

Aug. 21, 2023

2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.

Foundation affords military veterans the opportunity to integrate back into their communities through sports officiating.

Aug. 11, 2023

Foundation gives military veterans the opportunity to go from uniforms to zebra stripes

RICHMOND, Va. — During the week, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Morlan is a weapons systems program officer for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound and P-8 Poseidon aircraft within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Navy Customer Facing Division. During college football and basketball seasons, you will most likely find Morlan spending his weekends, calling fouls, double dribbles and unnecessary roughness.

Aug. 8, 2023

DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution at Tinker AFB swiftly respond to critical pin shortage, averting grounding of KC-135 and E-3 Fleet

Richmond, Va. — When the Air Force’s E-3 Sentry fleet at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma reported a defect in a critical aircraft component last year, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Distribution teams leapt into action.

DLA Aviation officer wins prestigious award

Aug. 4, 2023

Navy Reserve officer receives prestigious award

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Chen, executive officer for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Joint Reserve Force in Richmond, Virginia, was honored as one of five recipients to receive the calendar year 2022 Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Award.

Leadership from DLA HQ and DLA Aviation went on site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19, to provide them a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.

Aug. 3, 2023

Aviation leadership tour Minot Air Force Base

RICHMOND, Va — Senior leadership from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate accompanied DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn on a site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19. The purpose of the visit was to provide senior DLA leadership a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.

Aug. 2, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Dovie Gary

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee spotlight features Dovie Gary.

A man in a military uniform shakes hands with a man in a blue suit. Both are smiling. They are outside.

July 28, 2023

Site visit highlights supply chain support, test lab capabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership hosted a site visit with DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler at Defense Supply Center Columbus July 26.

Employee Spotlight recognizes James Purtell

July 28, 2023

Employee Spotlight: James Purtell

RICHMOND, Va. — James Purtell is featured in the employee spotlight.