DLA News Archive

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.

March 19, 2026

Bot boost: Citizen developers drive automation gains at DLA

A team of citizen developers at DLA Weapons Support is using automated processes to save thousands of work hours on repetitive tasks. The Robotic Process Automation Bots Team identifies routine, time-consuming processes and constructs bots to handle them. These software-coded bots operate continuously, processing data and completing tasks, which frees up employees for higher-value activities.

March 17, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Tara West

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) 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 Public Affairs.

March 11, 2026

Custom tool reshapes contract management

RICHMOND, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden employee recently developed a custom set of digital tools, converting a once-confusing process into a streamlined, data-driven operation, revolutionizing how post-award administrators handle contracts.

March 9, 2026

Weapons Support (Richmond) hosts annual H-60 End-to-End Summit

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) Naval Aviation Customer Facing Directorate hosted this year’s H-60 End-to-End Summit, a critical meeting focused on ensuring the readiness of the U.S. Navy’s Seahawk helicopter fleet, held Feb. 10-12 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

March 3, 2026

DSCR pre-school redesign paves path for children in learning

RICHMOND, Va. — A redesign to the CDC on DSCR boosts its STEM-focused curriculum through more engaging learning spaces and technology, earning praise by both parents and staff.

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.