DLA News Archive

June 25, 2026

Connection and Camaraderie: DSCC celebrates Employee Appreciation Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) hosted an Employee Appreciation Day June 12 for the entire Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce, transforming the installation into a lively, community focused celebration filled with games, food and opportunities to reconnect.

June 22, 2026

DLA’s Product Test Center supports readiness with 3D printing capability

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Product Test Center advanced its additive manufacturing game with the addition of a specialized 3D printing capability with much more on the way, thanks to DLA Research and Development.

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 5, 2026

DSCC earns top DOW installation award

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, commanded by Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, is among the recipients of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

June 4, 2026

DLA Supply Chain Symposium focuses on fortifying partnerships, building a resilient industrial base

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency, in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association, concluded its annual Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 3, bringing the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to a close.

June 4, 2026

DLA, industry partners convene to enhance readiness, strengthen supply chains

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Delivering readiness, building capabilities, and enhancing logistics deterrence were the guiding themes of the first day of the 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2. More than 1,300 representatives from industry and government entities attended the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which was hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with DLA.

June 1, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Brandon Anderson

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brandon Anderson is a recent graduate of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He started his PaCE journey in February 2024 and graduated February 2026 as a pre-award contract specialist.

May 27, 2026

Strengthening industrial base focus of symposium, matchmaking signups open May 28

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic dialogue and collaboration aimed at strengthening the defense industrial base will take center stage at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, June 2-3, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

May 22, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Bryce Saxon

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs who serve as first responders for DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 20, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Skyler Dougher

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/emergency medical technicians who serve as first responders for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.