DLA Distribution News

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 6, 2026

DLA Distribution Anniston partners with local university to cultivate future talent

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, and Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, have launched a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and creating a future talent pipeline.

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. 27, 2026

Taking the leap toward readiness: DLA Distribution Susquehanna riggers reclaim critical airborne skills

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Army parachute riggers assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hit a major milestone in restoring their organic airborne capabilities by executing a jump training evolution Feb. 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Feb. 23, 2026

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi recognizes top performers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, addressed the DLA Distribution Corpus Christi workforce and recognized several members of the team for their accomplishments during a town hall Feb. 5.

Feb. 23, 2026

DLA leadership emphasizes AI, partnerships as critical to warfighter readiness

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual logistics forum Feb. 17, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly underscored the critical, transformative role he said artificial intelligence will play in defense operations.

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.

Jan. 30, 2026

DLA Warner Robins prepares for new Warehouse Management System

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Warner Robins, Georgia, personnel conducted two rehearsals of concept drills Jan. 14, marking a critical step in the site’s transition from the legacy Distribution Standard System to the new Warehouse Management System.

Jan. 22, 2026

DLA showcases tech to modernize military logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Warehouse Utilization program managers from the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations directorate hosted a technology demonstration at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, bringing together stakeholders from across the War Department to showcase advances in logistic agility through modernizing warehouse management Jan. 7.

Jan. 21, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella unveils new solar array, battery storage system

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a significant step towards energy independence and operational resilience, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, unveiled its new solar array and Battery Energy Storage System with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 15.

Jan. 15, 2026

DLA, FRCSE partnership clears 278 H-60 backorders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast resolved 268 fleetwide backorders for H-60 helicopter bushings. The operational readiness of the H-60 helicopter fleet was recently threatened by a backlog of 268 fleetwide backorders for bushings, a type of low-friction mechanical bearing. When DLA's Weapon System Program Manager team in Richmond requested assistance, DLA Weapons Support at Jacksonville partnered with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast to produce the parts internally rather than rely on commercial suppliers.

Jan. 12, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Gary Odle

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support 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 (Richmond) Public Affairs.

Dec. 22, 2025

‘One team, one mission’: DLA Distribution commanding general charts course for modernization, readiness during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, held a town hall at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Dec. 9.

Dec. 19, 2025

Senior Procurement Executive Review serves as acquisition pulse check

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Senior Procurement Executive Review at Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 provided a critical acquisition pulse check for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support as the major subordinate command continues toward its final operational capability target date of Oct. 1, 2026.