DLA Weapons Support News

Dec. 3, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of employees gathered at Defense Supply Center Richmond Dec. 2 for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, unwrapping the installation’s holiday cheer. Sparkling lights, children’s carols, new dining delights, and even robot helpers delivered a classic holiday moment sprinkled with DSCR magic.

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Nov. 24, 2025

DLA service members share holiday spirit with local veterans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly a dozen service members from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) took a break from their usual duties on Nov. 21 to take on a different mission – serving meals at a Veterans Affairs Thanksgiving Luncheon held at the American Legion Post 144 on the south side of the city.

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Nov. 20, 2025

DSCC celebrates Marine Corps’ 250-year legacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A spirited celebration of warrior legacy resonated throughout the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium Nov. 19, as the installation’s workforce gathered for a birthday ceremony commemorating 250 years of America’s ‘first to fight, ready to win’ force – the United States Marine Corps.

Nov. 20, 2025

Weapons Support at OKC embodies spooktacular spirit for the holiday

RICHMOND, Va., — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Oklahoma City embraced the Halloween spirit for the third consecutive year, delivering more than 500 goodie-filled bags to employees across 11 buildings, boosting morale throughout its workforce.

Nov. 18, 2025

Weapons Support at OKC launches SkillBridge program: Bridging the gap between military service, civilian careers

RICHMOND, Va. — In a bold stride toward enhancing organizational agility and cultivating a resilient workforce, Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Oklahoma City recently implemented the SkillBridge program, a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers within DLA and the Department of War.

Nov. 17, 2025

Weapons Support at Jacksonville fires up team spirit with chili cookoff, jersey day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville kicked off the fall season with a Chili Cookoff and Jersey Day team-building event on Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, to foster togetherness and strengthen bonds within the workforce.

Nov. 14, 2025

Columbus employees earn top marks in DLA’s 58th Annual Employee Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ten Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) employees and four teams have been named as top performers in DLA’s 58th Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program.

A man and a woman are seated on stage in an auditorium. We Are DLA is emblazoned on the wall behind them and their are military flags adjacent to them. She is a blond and is wearing a Navy utility uniform and he is bald and is wearing an Air Force OCP uniform.

Nov. 13, 2025

Supervisors updated on DLA Weapons Support’s progress towards FOC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A major transformative milestone was met Oct. 27 when Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support hosted a joint supervisors’ call across two locations. The event, hosted at the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Operations Center Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus and livestreamed at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, signaled greater collaboration and shared purpose as the organization moves forward.

Nov. 3, 2025

PaCER recent graduate spotlight: Mika Adams

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mika Adams is a recent graduate of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in July 2023 and graduated July 2025 as a post-award contract specialist.

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Oct. 15, 2025

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)’ Legal Office engages with Jeopardy!-style Annual Ethics Training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus)’ Legal Office took an innovative approach to its annual ethics training on Oct. 7, by transforming the Operations Center Auditorium into a "Federal Ethics Regulations Jeopardy!" game show set.

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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. 2, 2025

PaCER Spotlight: Anya Herbert

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anya Herbert recently completed her first year of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in August of 2024 as a post-award contract specialist with the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate.

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.