DLA News Archive

Feb. 13, 2026

DLA, 1st MAW launch innovative trial to speed up aircraft part delivery in Okinawa

RICHMOND, Va. — In a move to enhance military readiness in the Indo-Pacific, Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing have initiated a 90-day proof-of-concept trial to forward-stock critical aircraft parts in Okinawa, Japan. Now more than halfway through the trial period, this initiative aims to drastically reduce the time it takes to get essential components to Marine Corps aircraft, ensuring they are ready for missions at a moment’s notice.

Feb. 10, 2026

Robots revolutionize DSCR Cafeteria

RICHMOND, Va. — Family and Morale Welfare & Recreation at DLA Weapons Support Richmond introduces robots to support staff in food service and other FMWR programs.

Jan. 15, 2026

DLA, FRCSE partnership clears 278 H-60 backorders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast resolved 268 fleetwide backorders for H-60 helicopter bushings. The operational readiness of the H-60 helicopter fleet was recently threatened by a backlog of 268 fleetwide backorders for bushings, a type of low-friction mechanical bearing. When DLA's Weapon System Program Manager team in Richmond requested assistance, DLA Weapons Support at Jacksonville partnered with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast to produce the parts internally rather than rely on commercial suppliers.

Jan. 12, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Gary Odle

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Public Affairs.

Dec. 19, 2025

Senior Procurement Executive Review serves as acquisition pulse check

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Senior Procurement Executive Review at Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 provided a critical acquisition pulse check for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support as the major subordinate command continues toward its final operational capability target date of Oct. 1, 2026.

Dec. 11, 2025

Escape from Saigon: A DLA employee’s story of survival and service

RICHMOND, Va. — On April 29, 1975, as artillery thundered over Saigon, “White Christmas” played across radio stations throughout Vietnam.

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support at Jacksonville reaps a harvest of gratitude with Thanksgiving potluck success

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team celebrated with a potluck held Nov. 21, on Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, fostering community spirit and collaboration.

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support senior leaders connect with workforce during first joint Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support employees from across the globe tuned in virtually and gathered in person Dec. 2 for the command’s first joint town hall since announcing the integration of the aviation, land and maritime supply chains Oct. 1.

Dec. 3, 2025

DSCR kicks off the holiday season

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of employees gathered at Defense Supply Center Richmond Dec. 2 for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, unwrapping the installation’s holiday cheer. Sparkling lights, children’s carols, new dining delights, and even robot helpers delivered a classic holiday moment sprinkled with DSCR magic.

Nov. 20, 2025

Weapons Support at OKC embodies spooktacular spirit for the holiday

RICHMOND, Va., — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Oklahoma City embraced the Halloween spirit for the third consecutive year, delivering more than 500 goodie-filled bags to employees across 11 buildings, boosting morale throughout its workforce.