Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially case its unit colors
Defense Supply Center Columbus main gate in 2004. On July 24, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Land and Maritime, based at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, the day prior, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus. The new command, which reached initial operating capability Oct. 1, will encompass two major locations at Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and over 50 additional forward sites.