DLA Energy News

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Oct. 14, 2025

DLA Weapons Support embarks on transformation, prioritizing warfighter support, employee well-being

RICHMOND, Va. — As Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support unites the agency’s supply operations in Richmond and Columbus under a single command, leaders are focused on a clear mission: revolutionizing support for the warfighter while safeguarding the well-being of its workforce and celebrating the unique strengths of its teams. The strategic direction for the coming year was a key focus of the fiscal year 2026 Annual Operating Plan overview led by Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey, DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) commander, Oct. 9 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

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Oct. 10, 2025

Workforce issues a primary focus at DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) employees gathered in person and online Oct. 9 as Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA director; Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez, DLA senior enlisted leader; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey, DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) commander, led a town hall focused on transformation, readiness and recognition of workforce excellence.

Oct. 1, 2025

DLA employees at Richmond required to ensure Lenel access by Oct. 30

RICHMOND, Va. — All Defense Logistics Agency employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond are required to enroll in the Lenel Access Control System by Oct. 30, to prepare the workforce in the event of heightened security measures or if a lockdown is implemented in response to an active threat.

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Oct. 1, 2025

DLA establishes new subordinate command for weapon systems support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency today announced the stand up of a new major subordinate command dedicated to supplying spare and repair parts to the military services. DLA Weapons Support integrates the missions of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into a single unified command responsible for weapon systems support to the joint force.

Sept. 22, 2025

Master Naturalists visit DSCR for elk and environmental tour

RICHMOND, Va. — From elk roaming open fields to pollinators buzzing around wildflowers, the Virginia Master Naturalists got a front-row seat to see how Defense Supply Center Richmond doubles as a conservation classroom during a Sept. 5 tour that drew more than 15 members eager to learn about the Bellwood elk herd, wildlife habitats and prairie restoration efforts.

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Sept. 22, 2025

DLA director outlines transformation vision for Columbus workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly for a town hall and review of the agency’s 2026 Annual Operating Plan Sept. 12 at the Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

RDML Bresnihan stands in the center of a group photo taken atop a fuel storage tank at a DLA Energy Americas North facility in Anchorage. Standing with RDML Bresnihan are Col. Simmons, Maj. Stephens, Quality Assurance Manager Brian Reed, and Anchorage Terminal Manager Mark Gilleland.

Sept. 19, 2025

DLA Energy commander visits Alaska, underscores strategic role in regional security

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander RDML George Bresnihan assessed the operations of DLA Energy Americas North while visiting multiple sites in Alaska, underscoring the team’s strategic importance in carrying out national security interests in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.

DLA Director Mark Simerly is seated at a conference room table and discussing operational objectives and key results with DLA Energy staff during the annual operating plan meeting.

Sept. 18, 2025

DLA director, senior enlisted leader visit DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Mark Simerly and Senior Enlisted Leader Alvin Dyer engaged with DLA Energy employees in a town hall meeting and discussed the organization’s Annual Operating Plan on Sept. 8.

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Sept. 17, 2025

DSCR honors 9/11 with memorial run

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees and community members from Defense Supply Center Richmond participated in the installation’s annual 9/11 Remembrance 5K Walk/Run Sept. 11, honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Sept. 17, 2025

DLA Energy’s Planning team launches new Integrated Business Planning application

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Planning team launched its newest planning application in the Enterprise Business System Portal. The rollout supports the agency's Digital Business Transformation effort to standardize systems and move to standard software functionality.