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Oct. 5, 2018

 Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7 -13: Look, Listen, Learn 

                    Richmond, Va —                                                Fire Prevention Week is a time for fire prevention staff and other departments across the country to connect with those serving in their communities as it relates to fire safety and prevention, whether at home or in the workplace.            

Oct. 3, 2018

 DLA Aviation Support to the Unsung Workhorse Aircraft  

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                It could be argued that true military aviation took off in 1903 when Dayton, Ohio, natives Wilbur and Orville Wright launched the first self-propelled airplane off a hill in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.            

Oct. 2, 2018

 Benjamin “Gil” Perkins inducted as the 2018 Hall of Fame recipient 

                    Richmond, Va. —                                                For his dedicated service and contributions to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Benjamin “Gil” Perkins, former DLA Aviation chief counsel was inducted into the 2018 DLA Aviation Hall of Fame Sept. 27. Perkins retired in 2015 after 34 years of service.            

Oct. 1, 2018

 Employee Spotlight: Lori Taylor 

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.              

Sept. 28, 2018

 COOP: Not just an annual training requirement 

                    Richmond, Va —                                                Defense Logistics Agency employees are required annually to complete the Continuity of Operations Employee Awareness Training to ensure mission essential functions will be performed in the event of a catastrophic event.            

Sept. 21, 2018

 DLA celebrates the Air Force’s 71st birthday! 

                    Richmond, Va. —                                                Airmen and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees celebrated the Air Force’s 71st birthday Sept. 18, with a ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.Air Force Commander Col. Terrence Kilgore, 345th Training Squadron, Fort Lee, Virginia, was the guest speaker. In his speech, he highlighted the Air Force’s 71st birthday theme: “American Airman ... Wingman, Leader, Warrior.” He called the theme befitting for a service that encompasses all three character traits.            

Sept. 20, 2018

 It’s never too late to prepare for extreme weather 

                    Richmond, Va. —                                                The signs of autumn are more than turning leaves and crisp air: Virginians remain at risk for flooding related to tornadoes and tropical storms through November, and tornadoes are just as likely to wreak havoc in the fall as they are any other time of year. September is National Preparedness Month and there’s no time like the present to assess your ability to weather severe flooding and tornadoes.            

Sept. 18, 2018

 Emergency plans at home and work 

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                Since its inception in 2004, National Preparedness Month is observed each September in the United States. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the month-long campaign encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities.             

Sept. 18, 2018

 National preparedness month exposition on DSCR 

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services hosted a preparedness exposition in the new Center Restaurant Sept. 13, Defense Supply Center Richmond.            

Sept. 14, 2018

 Shelter in place awareness could save lives during a CBRNE incident 

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                September is National Preparedness Month. One of the warnings you may be given if chemical, biological, nuclear or high explosives (CBRNE) are released into the atmosphere is to shelter in place (SIP).             

Sept. 12, 2018

 How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status and new telework procedures during inclement weather, other emergencies  

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                There are several ways Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees can find out about changes in the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.              

Sept. 7, 2018

 Different generations working together at DSCR in support of the warfighter  

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                An Understanding and Working Across Generations workshop was held in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aug 27.             

Sept. 6, 2018

 Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance 

                    Richmond, Va —                                                No matter where you live, disaster can hit at any given time. So it’s important to keep in mind that when dealing with an emergency or disaster, every second counts- that’s why it’s vital that you have a plan in place at home and at work.            

Aug. 31, 2018

 Physical Security is more than gates and guards 

                    Richmond, Va —                                                Federal employees as well as contracted employees are an important part of the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, physical security systems, which starts with an access control plan.              

Aug. 30, 2018

 Employee Spotlight: Maggie Christensen 

                    RICHMOND, VA —                                                Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.              

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