DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) News

Archive: July, 2026

A large group of people stand on a mock-up of a Navy aircraft carrier deck.

July 15, 2026

Breaking Silos: Strategic collaboration works to transform ALRE supply chain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cross collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency, the Navy and industry partners is netting significant gains in streamlining the management of the $101 million Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment supply chain.

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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.

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July 8, 2026

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.

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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.

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Commander Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor and DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey speak to industry June 2 at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio. The two leaders participated in a “Knowledge Bar” presentation where they updated industry partners on the progress of the integration of DLA Weapons Support. (Photo by Andrew Young/DLA)

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.