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From desk to deck: DLA team sees mission impact aboard USS Nimitz

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville civilian workforce connect with service members they support during a tour of the USS Nimitz (CV 68) June 22. The tour, part of the f “Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront” series, reinforces the critical link between the agency's logistics support and the nation's combat readiness. (Courtesy photo)

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DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, the day after, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

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Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale logistics

Most aviation supply professionals know how to request an aircraft part. Fewer understand the network of people and organizations working behind the scenes after that request leaves their unit.

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DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to Deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to Stand Up

The Defense Logistics Agency will host ceremonies on July 23 and 24, to mark the formal deactivation of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and the activation of the new DLA Weapons Support major subordinate command.

The relationships behind readiness | How Cathy Contreras helped shape 15 years of Strategic Supplier Alliances

Long before she became the acquisition executive for DLA Weapons Support, Cathy Contreras was an early leader in a supplier relationship initiative that remains active today.