DLA News Archive

July 24, 2026

DLA Aviation deactivates ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — In a landmark strategic transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency formally deactivated DLA Aviation during a July 23 ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 9, 2026

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

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 22 as part of the fourth installment of the "Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront" series intended to bridge the gap between support personnel who manage the logistics pipeline and the Sailors who depend on it.

July 8, 2026

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — 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.

July 8, 2026

Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially case its unit colors

COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.

July 6, 2026

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

RICHMOND, Va. — 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.

July 6, 2026

DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to stand up

COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.

June 23, 2026

Weapons Support at Ogden welcomes new Commander

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden team held a change of command ceremony welcoming their new commander June 9 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

June 17, 2026

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

RICHMOND, Va. — Fifteen years after its formalization, a partnership model designed to strengthen relationships between the Defense Logistics Agency and its industry partners, continues to shape how DLA Weapons Support provides support to the warfighter.

June 16, 2026

Responding without hesitation | DLA first responders save employee’s life

RICHMOND, Va. — “There is no mathematical reason whatsoever why I should be here.”

June 9, 2026

Richmond helps shape how DLA welcomes new employees

RICHMOND, Va. — Every employee remembers their first day: The unfamiliar faces, the paperwork and the anticipation that comes with joining a new organization.