DLA Weapons Support News

Nov. 20, 2024

DSCC celebrates Marine Corps’ 249th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Marine Corps has been at the forefront of every battle since its inception on November 10, 1775. Current and former Marines at Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated this legacy with a birthday celebration on Nov. 13 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center.

Nov. 19, 2024

DLA director emphasizes people as integral to warfighter support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly emphasized the crucial role of DLA Land and Maritime’s personnel in fulfilling the agency’s mission during a Town Hall Nov. 14 at the Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.   

Nov. 13, 2024

DLA historian chronicles agency’s defining moments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Historian Colin Williams guided the DLA Land and Maritime workforce on a journey of change, highlighting the agency’s defining moments, during a presentation Nov. 6 in the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Nov. 7, 2024

DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.

Nov. 6, 2024

DLA Aviation’s annual operating plan aligns to agency strategy, gets director’s OK

RICHMOND, Va. — Sustaining a resilient workforce, meeting customer needs, posturing for crisis and integrating through partnerships were among the top priorities Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders presented to agency heads during a Nov. 5 review of its fiscal 2025 annual operating plan, or AOP, at Aviation headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 6, 2024

DSCC employees participate in ‘Flash Mentoring’ sessions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Leadership Development Council hosted a ‘Flash Mentoring’ event Oct. 24 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center.

Nov. 5, 2024

Aviation personnel dive into naval life while touring Navy facilities

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation embarked on a journey into U.S. Navy operations while touring Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, highlighting the importance of intradepartmental relationships and showcasing Aviation’s commitment to enhancing naval operations through effective logistics support.

Nov. 1, 2024

Call to Action | Senior DLA leaders ask industry, military services for assistance on critical logistics issues

RICHMOND, Va. — Building resiliency and solving challenges within military and supporting industrial supply chains drove discussions during the 2024 Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable held Oct. 29-30 at the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation headquarters in Richmond.

Oct. 31, 2024

Reminder: Change alarm batteries when turning clocks back

RICHMOND, Va. — The "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" campaign is a crucial reminder to not only check smoke detector batteries but also to reinforce overall fire safety practices, both at home and in the workplace. In workplaces, regular fire drills, clear evacuation routes, and accessible and inspected fire extinguishers saves lives. Additionally, employees should be educated on how to respond in case of a fire, including knowing the location of exits, muster points, and the importance of not using elevators during an evacuation. An appointed Fire Warden will have this information.

Oct. 29, 2024

ASL course helps deaf employees feel understood, included

RICHMOND, Va. — On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index finger in a jerky zigzag motion to sign the word “lightning” before directing the class to try. This scene played out during a “lunch and learn” session offered by DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity. The students – DLA Aviation employees – completed a nine-week Introduction to American Sign Language class Oct. 29, taught by Rose Salen, an equal employment opportunity specialist/ASL interpreter at DLA Aviation.

Oct. 29, 2024

DLA participates in Global Thunder exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency tested its ability to continue operations in response to a sudden surge in logistical support during U.S. Strategic Command’s Global Thunder exercise Oct. 18-24.

Oct. 28, 2024

It Takes a Village | Contract Specialist volunteers at Paris Paralympic Games

RICHMOND, Va. — In line with the 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s objective of highlighting opportunities for disabled Americans, the international Paralympic Games seek to provide disabled athletes with worldwide possibilities.

Oct. 24, 2024

‘Black Start’ tests DSCC emergency operation plans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus emergency operation plans were put to the test during a Full-Scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise Oct. 23.

Oct. 24, 2024

Tour strengthens mission readiness and workforce resilience

RICHMOND, Va. — In a bid to align workforce efforts with the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission and vision, the DLA Aviation Depot Level Reparable Contracting team participated in the “Life of a Part” tour, hosted by the DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City Industrial Support Activity team.

Oct. 23, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Aaron Wessman

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.