DLA Weapons Support News

Feb. 27, 2026

Alignment among the Services, DLA and industry critical to readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Addressing military and industry partners in Pittsburgh on Feb. 25, Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus), said it is “absolutely vital that we evolve in parallel with the ever-changing landscape.”

Feb. 24, 2026

DLA Weapons Support hosts Senior Executive Service sync with key Navy partners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Maritime Customer Operations Directorate hosted a Senior Executive Service synchronization event at Defense Supply Center Columbus Feb. 5 with key stakeholders from Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command.

Feb. 20, 2026

Investing in Talent: DLA graduates latest PaCE class in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) honored its next generation of leaders Feb. 12, during a Pathways to Career Excellence program graduation ceremony. The event, held in the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium, marked a significant career milestone for 123 graduates, including 70 contract specialists, 18 quality assurance specialists, 34 general supply specialists and one finance specialist.

Feb. 13, 2026

DLA, 1st MAW launch innovative trial to speed up aircraft part delivery in Okinawa

RICHMOND, Va. — In a move to enhance military readiness in the Indo-Pacific, Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing have initiated a 90-day proof-of-concept trial to forward-stock critical aircraft parts in Okinawa, Japan. Now more than halfway through the trial period, this initiative aims to drastically reduce the time it takes to get essential components to Marine Corps aircraft, ensuring they are ready for missions at a moment’s notice.

Feb. 10, 2026

Robots revolutionize DSCR Cafeteria

RICHMOND, Va. — Family and Morale Welfare & Recreation at DLA Weapons Support Richmond introduces robots to support staff in food service and other FMWR programs.

Feb. 2, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Kaylee Mills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kaylee Mills is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in August 2024 and will graduate August 2026 as a pre-award contract specialist in the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate.

Jan. 16, 2026

Where to go for DSCC winter weather info

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As winter weather continues to impact Central Ohio, learn where to find the latest information on Defense Supply Center Columbus’ operating status. For official announcements regarding weather-related delays or closures, installation employees are encouraged to sign up for AtHoc emergency messaging. Information is also available on the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) homepage, DSCC weather hotline and through local news and radio stations.

Jan. 15, 2026

DLA, FRCSE partnership clears 278 H-60 backorders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast resolved 268 fleetwide backorders for H-60 helicopter bushings. The operational readiness of the H-60 helicopter fleet was recently threatened by a backlog of 268 fleetwide backorders for bushings, a type of low-friction mechanical bearing. When DLA's Weapon System Program Manager team in Richmond requested assistance, DLA Weapons Support at Jacksonville partnered with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast to produce the parts internally rather than rely on commercial suppliers.

Jan. 12, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Gary Odle

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support 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 (Richmond) Public Affairs.

Jan. 2, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Walter Morales

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Walter Morales is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in February 2024 and will graduate February 2026 as a post-award contract specialist.

Dec. 23, 2025

DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, where he'll receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices and agency operations.

Dec. 22, 2025

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)’ Top 10 highlights of 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In 2025, the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) turned challenges into momentum. Across the organization, teams strengthened supply chains, accelerated readiness and delivered capabilities that made a real impact for the warfighter.

Dec. 19, 2025

Senior Procurement Executive Review serves as acquisition pulse check

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Senior Procurement Executive Review at Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 provided a critical acquisition pulse check for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support as the major subordinate command continues toward its final operational capability target date of Oct. 1, 2026.

Dec. 11, 2025

Escape from Saigon: A DLA employee’s story of survival and service

RICHMOND, Va. — On April 29, 1975, as artillery thundered over Saigon, “White Christmas” played across radio stations throughout Vietnam.

Dec. 10, 2025

DLA collects more than a ton of food for Richmond-area families

Richmond, Va. — The Supplier Operations (OEM) Directorate teamed to collect truckloads of food for area food bank.