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May 14, 2026
From Analytics to Action: Improving aircraft readiness through industry partnerships
RICHMOND, Va. — One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the parts they need, when they need them.
May 7, 2026
Process discipline, metrics alignment strengthens readiness at DLA Weapons Support
RICHMOND, Va. — Efforts to tighten internal processes and align performance metrics with customer readiness at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) are improving how critical aviation parts reach the warfighter, reducing delays and increasing availability across multiple weapon systems. The Aviation Rotary Wing and Auxiliary Components Division is refining its operations by focusing on disciplined execution and measurable outcomes tied directly to readiness requirements.
April 30, 2026
Top performers honored at annual awards ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — The team at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) recognized the achievements of its top performers during the 6th annual awards ceremony April 28 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
April 23, 2026
Joint review marks milestone in DLA supply chain transformation
RICHMOND, Virginia and COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant demonstration of cross-locational collaboration, leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia, concluded a two-day pulse check geared towards refining synchronization efforts as the new major subordinate command approaches final operating capability.
April 9, 2026
Weapons Support empowers a new class of change agents
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) kicked off its first locally offered Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt training course March 23 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
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.
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.