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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.
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.
July 7, 2026
PaCER Spotlight: Hollie Freeman-Walder
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hollie Freeman-Walder is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She started her PaCE journey in September 2024 and will graduate in September 2026 as an inventory management specialist.
July 6, 2026
DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to stand up
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency will host ceremonies on July 23 and 24 to mark the formal deactivation of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and the activation of the new DLA Weapons Support major subordinate command.
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.
June 25, 2026
Connection and Camaraderie: DSCC celebrates Employee Appreciation Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) hosted an Employee Appreciation Day June 12 for the entire Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce, transforming the installation into a lively, community focused celebration filled with games, food and opportunities to reconnect.
June 22, 2026
DLA’s Product Test Center supports readiness with 3D printing capability
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Product Test Center advanced its additive manufacturing game with the addition of a specialized 3D printing capability with much more on the way, thanks to DLA Research and Development.
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.
June 5, 2026
DSCC earns top DOW installation award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, commanded by Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, is among the recipients of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
June 4, 2026
DLA Supply Chain Symposium focuses on fortifying partnerships, building a resilient industrial base
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency, in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association, concluded its annual Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 3, bringing the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to a close.
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.
June 1, 2026
PaCER Spotlight: Brandon Anderson
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brandon Anderson is a recent graduate of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He started his PaCE journey in February 2024 and graduated February 2026 as a pre-award contract specialist.
May 27, 2026
Strengthening industrial base focus of symposium, matchmaking signups open May 28
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic dialogue and collaboration aimed at strengthening the defense industrial base will take center stage at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, June 2-3, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
May 22, 2026
EMS Week spotlight: Bryce Saxon
Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs who serve as first responders for DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.
May 20, 2026
EMS Week spotlight: Skyler Dougher
Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/emergency medical technicians who serve as first responders for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.