DLA News Archive

May 19, 2026

DLA Weapons Support marks leadership transition at Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support held a Relinquishment of Charge ceremony April 30 at Millers Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

May 18, 2026

Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

RICHMOND, Va. — Coordination between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, service program offices and industry partners ensured fair pricing for a critical aircraft component, strengthening readiness across multiple platforms while protecting taxpayer dollars and reinforcing DLA’s focus on partnerships.

May 14, 2026

From Analytics to Action: Improving aircraft readiness through industry partnerships

RICHMOND, Va. — One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the parts they need, when they need them.

May 7, 2026

Process discipline, metrics alignment strengthens readiness at DLA Weapons Support

RICHMOND, Va. — Efforts to tighten internal processes and align performance metrics with customer readiness at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) are improving how critical aviation parts reach the warfighter, reducing delays and increasing availability across multiple weapon systems. The Aviation Rotary Wing and Auxiliary Components Division is refining its operations by focusing on disciplined execution and measurable outcomes tied directly to readiness requirements.

April 30, 2026

Top performers honored at annual awards ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The team at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) recognized the achievements of its top performers during the 6th annual awards ceremony April 28 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 23, 2026

Joint review marks milestone in DLA supply chain transformation

RICHMOND, Virginia and COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant demonstration of cross-locational collaboration, leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia, concluded a two-day pulse check geared towards refining synchronization efforts as the new major subordinate command approaches final operating capability.

April 9, 2026

Weapons Support empowers a new class of change agents

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) kicked off its first locally offered Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt training course March 23 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 8, 2026

DSCR reinforces commitment to children, military families

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond and Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond), came together to officially recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child during a proclamation signing ceremony.

March 24, 2026

DLA Weapons Support expands industrial base capacity, spurs innovation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just like drops of water filling a bucket when it rains, small businesses and what they provide are integral to revitalizing the nation’s defense industrial base.

March 19, 2026

Weapons Support Jacksonville enhances warfighter support through workforce connection to the fleet

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville recently connected members of its civilian workforce with the military members they support as part of the third installment of their “Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront” series, reinforcing the critical link between the agency's logistics support and the nation's combat readiness.