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Aug. 3, 2026

Securing the Skies: DLA Weapons Support, Air Force convene B-2 Bomber Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support recently hosted its second B-2 Bomber Summit at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The event brought together supply chain experts, engineers and program managers to discuss sustainment strategies for the B-2 stealth bomber.

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Aug. 3, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Marci Johnsen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marci Johnsen is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Pathways to Career Excellence program in Columbus. She started her PaCE journey in August 2024 and is graduating this month as a post-award contract specialist.

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July 24, 2026

DLA Aviation deactivates ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — In a landmark strategic transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency formally deactivated DLA Aviation during a July 23 ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Photos of members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team standing in front of a FA/18 Super Hornet

July 9, 2026

From desk to deck: DLA team sees mission impact aboard USS Nimitz

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 22 as part of the fourth installment of the "Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront" series intended to bridge the gap between support personnel who manage the logistics pipeline and the Sailors who depend on it.

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July 8, 2026

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, the day after, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

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July 8, 2026

Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially case its unit colors

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On July 24, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Land and Maritime, based at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, the day prior, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

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July 6, 2026

Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale logistics

RICHMOND, Va. — Most aviation supply professionals know how to request an aircraft part. Fewer understand the network of people and organizations working behind the scenes after that request leaves their unit.

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Commander Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor and DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey speak to industry June 2 at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio. The two leaders participated in a “Knowledge Bar” presentation where they updated industry partners on the progress of the integration of DLA Weapons Support. (Photo by Andrew Young/DLA)

July 1, 2026

‘No More Walls’: Enhanced support to warfighters, industry central to integration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support leaders emphasized that enhancing support to warfighters and industry partners is the goal as the major subordinate command continues to integrate its land, maritime and aviation supply chains.

The relationships behind readiness | How Cathy Contreras helped shape 15 years of Strategic Supplier Alliances

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.

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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.