DLA Weapons Support News

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 268 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.

Dec. 9, 2025

Innovation is key to contracting exam success for PaCE trainees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program has a history of innovation to further training excellence.

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support at Jacksonville reaps a harvest of gratitude with Thanksgiving potluck success

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team celebrated with a potluck held Nov. 21, on Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, fostering community spirit and collaboration.

Dec. 8, 2025

PaCER Spotlight: Molly Teegarden

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

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support senior leaders connect with workforce during first joint Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support employees from across the globe tuned in virtually and gathered in person Dec. 2 for the command’s first joint town hall since announcing the integration of the aviation, land and maritime supply chains Oct. 1.

Dec. 3, 2025

DSCR kicks off the holiday season

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.

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.