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Detectives assigned to the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services respond Nov. 5, 2009, to a shooter barricaded in the post's deployment readiness center. Thirteen people died and 30 more were wounded in the Fort Hood, Texas, incident. (U.S. Army photo)

DLA to hold active shooter emergency response exercise
April 26, 2012
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support will conduct an active shooter emergency response exercise on Defense Supply Center Richmond the morning of May 10.

Police and fire and EMS officials will participate in the exercise to include role-playing, and evacuating buildings on the installation. Employees will hear simulated gunshots, various sirens from DLA Fire and Emergency Services, and test messages over the emergency notification system.

DLA Installation Support Firefighters conduct victim rescue exercises during training with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. MFRI provides specialized fire and life safety training for the Department of Defense. (Courtesy photo)

DLA Richmond firefighters increase skills with rescue training
April 23, 2012
DLA Installation Support’s Fire & Emergency Services at Richmond hosted a Rescue Technician Course March 26 – April 2 taught by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute.

The Institute, which is part of the University of Maryland, is the State's fire and emergency service training agency. It plans, researches, develops, and delivers quality programs to enhance the ability of emergency services providers to protect life, the environment, and property.

Brig. Gen. Scott Jansson, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander, updates Fort Lee Civilian-Military Council members during their April 11 quarterly luncheon held on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Amy Clement, DLA Aviation public affairs chief, looks on. (Photo by Booker Chambers)

DLA hosts luncheon for local military, civilian leaders
April 18, 2012
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted the second Fort Lee Civilian-Military Council luncheon of 2012 April 11 on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

The luncheon was attended by military and civilian leaders from Fort Lee, DLA Aviation, DLA Installation Support and the 80th Army Training Command. Also in attendance were local community leaders from the counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George and from the cities of Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Hopewell.

More DLA Aviation News:
04/02/12	–	DLA Aviation’s multi-service partnership increases organic capabilities
03/14/12	–	DLA Aviation celebrates agency's 50th anniversary
03/07/12	–	Mol receives DLA Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Award
03/06/12	–	Aviation employees bring smiles during Read Across America Day
03/05/12	–	Two-day surge results very promising
03/02/12	–	DLA Aviation celebrates African American History Month with the dynamic musical drama, Dare to Dream
03/01/12	–	Aviation and FRC employees work together to support customers
02/27/12	–	DLA Aviation annual Hall of Fame nominations now accepted
02/22/12	–	Operation Warfighter helps service members with possible civilian transition
02/21/12	–	Vets to Fed Program helps vets start federal government careers
02/10/12	–	DLA Aviation employees warm hearts and boost spirits at McGuire
02/03/12	–	Aviation stands up Acquisition Support Team
01/10/12	–	DLA has new guidance on dismissal, closure procedures
01/09/12	–	DLA receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award
12/22/11	–	Aviation collaborates on part modifications to speed delivery, lower cost
12/16/11	–	Five DLA Aviation employees honored in annual award recognition ceremony
12/14/11	–	Aviation employees' persistence returns hoses to DLA stock
12/13/11	–	DLA employees deliver record 118 Angels to local children
12/08/11	–	Aviation employees process awards with EProcurement
12/07/11	–	New DLA director visits Richmond, reviews DLA Aviation operations
12/06/11	–	Employees participate in job shadowing program at industrial sites
12/01/11	–	DLA Aviation to establish a ‘Pilot’ Planning Organization
11/29/11	–	DLA Aviation strategic contracts improve customer support at reduced cost
11/01/11	–	DLA employees support Bensley Elementary's Transportation Day
10/28/11	–	DLA Aviation celebrates agency's 50th anniversary
10/21/11	–	Installation Support and Aviation conduct emergency response exercise
10/20/11	–	It's Fire Prevention Week! Protect Your Family From Fire!
10/18/11	–	DLA Aviation Lean project seeks to improve performance at FRCs
10/17/11	–	DLA Aviation advocate touts accomplishments of employees with disabilities
10/11/11	–	DLA Aviation partners with Bearings Industry
10/07/11	–	Ground source heat pumps decrease energy costs
10/06/11	–	Nearly 2,000 employees came out for Multicultural Day
9/28/11	–	Attendees find resume workshop very beneficial
9/22/11	–	Neville speaks at National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony
9/20/11	–	Share your memories, photos for DLA 50th Anniversary
9/6/11	–	Goal exceeded for Feds Feed Families Campaign

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