DLA Distribution News

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.

April 3, 2026

DLA Distribution Europe makes headway on MRE transport challenges

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, attended the joint meeting of the RID/ADR/ADN Committee of Experts and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Bern, Switzerland, March 25-26 to find a solution for regulatory challenges hampering the shipment of Meals, Ready-to-Eat, or MREs, in Europe.

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.

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.

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 10, 2026

Warehouse Management System implemented at DLA Distribution Warner-Robins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution officially implemented the Warehouse Management System at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Feb. 17, marking a significant milestone in their modernization efforts.

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.