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March 16, 2026

Building a strong industrial base for enduring readiness focus of symposium

COLUMBUS, Ohio — American ingenuity and small business innovation will take center stage at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2-3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

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March 9, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Dalton Tullius

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dalton Tullius is graduating this month from the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program as a pre-award contract specialist. He began his PaCE journey in March 2024.

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March 6, 2026

DLA Connects Workforce to Warfighter with Hands-On Commodity Training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The saying, “knowledge is power,” is a critical reality for acquisition professionals at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus). For these subject matter experts, a deep understanding of every part they procure – far beyond its technical specifications – is vital to the nation’s defense, as a warfighter’s life can depend on it.

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Feb. 27, 2026

Alignment among the Services, DLA and industry critical to readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Addressing military and industry partners in Pittsburgh on Feb. 25, Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus), said it is “absolutely vital that we evolve in parallel with the ever-changing landscape.”

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Feb. 24, 2026

DLA Weapons Support hosts Senior Executive Service sync with key Navy partners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Maritime Customer Operations Directorate hosted a Senior Executive Service synchronization event at Defense Supply Center Columbus Feb. 5 with key stakeholders from Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command.

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Feb. 20, 2026

Investing in Talent: DLA graduates latest PaCE class in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) honored its next generation of leaders Feb. 12, during a Pathways to Career Excellence program graduation ceremony. The event, held in the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium, marked a significant career milestone for 123 graduates, including 70 contract specialists, 18 quality assurance specialists, 34 general supply specialists and one finance specialist.

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Feb. 2, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Kaylee Mills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kaylee Mills is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in August 2024 and will graduate August 2026 as a pre-award contract specialist in the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate.

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Jan. 16, 2026

Where to go for DSCC winter weather info

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As winter weather continues to impact Central Ohio, learn where to find the latest information on Defense Supply Center Columbus’ operating status. For official announcements regarding weather-related delays or closures, installation employees are encouraged to sign up for AtHoc emergency messaging. Information is also available on the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) homepage, DSCC weather hotline and through local news and radio stations.

Walter Morales is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in February 2024 and will graduate February 2026 as a post-award contract specialist.

Jan. 2, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Walter Morales

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Walter Morales is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in February 2024 and will graduate February 2026 as a post-award contract specialist.

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Dec. 22, 2025

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)’ Top 10 highlights of 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In 2025, the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) turned challenges into momentum. Across the organization, teams strengthened supply chains, accelerated readiness and delivered capabilities that made a real impact for the warfighter.