DLA Aviation News

Sept. 30, 2024

When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on

For Angela Phillips, a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month in September has taken on a profound significance. What began as subtle changes in her husband of 30 years after returning from a deployment – a little more sleep, a little less joy – transformed into a heart-wrenching journey that no one can fully prepare for.

Sept. 27, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports USMC operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is pivotal to ensuring the U.S. Marine Corps maintains operational readiness and effectiveness – that includes through the parts and services DLA Aviation provides to keep their aircraft flightworthy. Here’s a closer look at how Aviation supports America’s Devil Dogs.

Sept. 26, 2024

DSCR employees gain insight about disaster preparation

RICHMOND, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, and Defense Supply Center Richmond Security and Emergency Services hosted an annual Preparedness Fair Sept. 26 held in the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center 1st Floor lobby.

Sept. 18, 2024

Newly assigned logistics officers explore heart of DLA Aviation operations

RICHMOND, Va. — To enhance operational effectiveness and foster collaboration, officers newly assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations visited DLA Aviation, Sept. 5, as part of a series of visits to the agency’s major subordinate commands. These visits aim to provide a deeper understanding of the DLA mission and the unique characteristics of each MSC.

Sept. 12, 2024

DLA employees connect with Army Aviation mission during familiarization tour

RICHMOND, Va. — On Aug. 27, 21 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees got a firsthand look at the military operations they help sustain during a visit to the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility, or AASF, in Sandston. The Procurement Process Support Directorate Culture Team designed the field trip to help underscore for them DLA Aviation’s critical role in ensuring mission success.

Sept. 4, 2024

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City school drive an absolute W, no cap, fr!

When it comes to giving back, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City crew didn’t just vibe with the idea of a school supply drive – they ate and left no crumbs. On Aug. 9 they flexed their community rizz by organizing a donation that was on it, ensuring the students at Soldier Creek Elementary School in Midwest City, Oklahoma, are set to thrive this school year.

Sept. 3, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports the Space Force

RICHMOND, Va. — The increasing significance of space operations to national security has positioned the newly established U.S. Space Force as a critical branch of the military, and the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation plays a vital role in the effectiveness of their mission.

Aug. 30, 2024

Aviation goes nuclear in support of warfighter readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — For the first time, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted the agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course (NEOC) at Defense Supply Center Richmond Aug. 27-28, 2024. The course marked a significant new step in DLA Aviation’s mission to support the warfighter by providing personnel with essential knowledge about nuclear operations.

Aug. 28, 2024

DLA Aviation modernizes operations with Warehouse Management System

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently transitioned to the Warehouse Management System at its industrial support activities collocated with Navy fleet readiness centers in San Diego, Cherry Point and Jacksonville, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve inventory management, operational efficiency and warfighter support.

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Aviation seeks industry help to overcome contested logistics challenges

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Defense Department members, industry partners and Oklahoma government officials gathered here Aug. 5-8 at the Reed Conference Center, near Tinker Air Force Base, for the 18th annual “Tinker and the Primes” conference. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth, DLA Aviation commander, and Cathy Contreras, DLA Aviation senior acquisition executive, were featured speakers at the annual event, which offered prime and secondary contractors, government agencies, academic institutions and small businesses a chance to discuss the conference’s theme: “Forging Readiness and Accelerating Innovation for Great Power Competition.”

Aug. 14, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Christopher Huff

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight shines on Ogden's, Christopher Huff!

Aug. 14, 2024

Enhancing Air Force support: Aviation team develops comprehensive approach to demand forecasting

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate is taking significant strides to bolster retail operations across Air Force air logistics complexes with an innovative new predictive demand planner dashboard.

Aug. 2, 2024

Continual vigilance, prompt reporting needed to protect installation from IEDs

RICHMOND, Va. — During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Security and Emergency Services is highlighting the importance of employees engaging in continual vigilance and the proactive reporting of suspicious items at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

Food, Fellowship on menu at Patriot Picnic

RICHMOND, Va. — DSCR Richmond civilian employees enjoy Independence Day celebration.