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March 25, 2026

DLA improves speed, precision in F-35 parts delivery

RICHMOND, Va. — A new Defense Logistics Agency effort aims to prevent delays that can ground F-35 aircraft by improving how consumable parts move through the supply chain.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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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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