DLA Weapons Support News

May 18, 2026

Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

RICHMOND, Va. — Coordination between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, service program offices and industry partners ensured fair pricing for a critical aircraft component, strengthening readiness across multiple platforms while protecting taxpayer dollars and reinforcing DLA’s focus on partnerships.

May 18, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Joseph Dougher

COLUMBUS, Ohio — May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” Joseph Dougher shares details about his job as a firefighter/paramedic and station captain for Defense Logistics Agency Fire and Emergency Services in Columbus, Ohio.

May 14, 2026

Honoring the badge: DSCC hosts interagency ceremony for National Police Week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Local and federal law enforcement partners gathered at the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 11 to observe the start of National Police Week. The ceremony served as a tribute to fallen officers and recognized the ongoing service of those who protect DSCC and its surrounding communities.

May 14, 2026

From Analytics to Action: Improving aircraft readiness through industry partnerships

RICHMOND, Va. — One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the parts they need, when they need them.

May 7, 2026

Process discipline, metrics alignment strengthens readiness at DLA Weapons Support

RICHMOND, Va. — Efforts to tighten internal processes and align performance metrics with customer readiness at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) are improving how critical aviation parts reach the warfighter, reducing delays and increasing availability across multiple weapon systems. The Aviation Rotary Wing and Auxiliary Components Division is refining its operations by focusing on disciplined execution and measurable outcomes tied directly to readiness requirements.

May 4, 2026

Mentoring program bolsters leadership pipeline, mission readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) advanced its leadership pipeline and organizational mission readiness April 17 with a graduation ceremony for its 2025-2026 Mentoring Program. Held in the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium, the ceremony recognized the resilience and dedication of 14 Tier 1 and 19 Tier 2 mentees who completed the program, alongside the 33 mentors who guided them.

May 1, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Megan Palovchik

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Megan Palovchik is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in February 2025 and will graduate in February 2027 as a pre-award contract specialist.

April 30, 2026

Top performers honored at annual awards ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The team at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) recognized the achievements of its top performers during the 6th annual awards ceremony April 28 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 24, 2026

DLA Weapons Support solves critical sustainment gap with proactive acquisition initiative

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support has developed an innovative contracting solution, the Rapid Sustainment Initiative, to fix a critical problem in the military acquisition lifecycle: a lack of sustainment planning for new weapon systems.

April 23, 2026

Joint review marks milestone in DLA supply chain transformation

RICHMOND, Virginia and COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant demonstration of cross-locational collaboration, leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia, concluded a two-day pulse check geared towards refining synchronization efforts as the new major subordinate command approaches final operating capability.

April 14, 2026

DLA contract boosts depot readiness and supply chain reliability

RICHMOND, Va. — A new long-term logistics contract will help ensure Corpus Christi Army Depot has consistent access to critical aircraft parts, reinforcing the Army’s ability to maintain aviation readiness.

April 9, 2026

Weapons Support empowers a new class of change agents

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) kicked off its first locally offered Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt training course March 23 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

April 8, 2026

DSCR reinforces commitment to children, military families

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond and Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond), came together to officially recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child during a proclamation signing ceremony.

April 1, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Randy Gammell

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Randy Gammell is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in September 2024 and will graduate September 2026 as an Inventory Management Specialist.

March 30, 2026

DLA hosts free training for prospective businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Office of Small Business Programs gives businesses the boost they need to thrive in the DLA ecosystem and the greater defense marketplace.