DLA Weapons Support News

April 16, 2025

Beyond the Numbers: tools, teams and the future of DLA Aviation data

RICHMOND, Va. — In Parts I and II, we uncovered how problem framing is like solving a mystery and how gut instinct – while colorful – is no match for complex data. But what happens when the tools start talking, teams start listening, and data doesn’t just support decisions, but actually drives them?

April 15, 2025

DLA Aviation Offers Resources, Support During SAAPM

RICHMOND, Va. — “Sexual assault is a devastating crime that has no place in our society, let alone within the Defense Logistics Agency. It erodes the fabric of our community, impacts mission readiness and jeopardizes the well-being of our most precious asset—and that is you.”

April 15, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Brandi Price

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Brandi Price.

April 11, 2025

DLA Europe & Africa incoming commander explores DLA Land and Maritime's mission

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Transition is a part of military life – from changes of station in the lower ranks to changes of command higher up the chain. Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime was a part of that military tradition when senior leaders welcomed the outgoing and incoming commanders of DLA Europe & Africa April 8 at the Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

April 10, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Sandi Lucio

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Ogden employee Sandi Lucio.

April 9, 2025

Procurement analyst on leading edge of DLA’s next generation of acquisition professionals

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s new generation of acquisition professionals are embracing technological enhancements in artificial intelligence, advance analytics and machine learning to put parts in the hands of warfighters faster.

April 9, 2025

Case of the Rogue Gut Feeling: when data isn’t driving the bus

Every office has one. The well-meaning decision-maker who skips the data, bypasses the reports and declares, “I just have a feeling about this.”

April 8, 2025

Real ID standards for military base access start May 7

RICHMOND, Va. — Visitors to military installations, including Defense Supply Center Richmond, will need to present a Real ID for access beginning May 7, 2025. The Real ID Act, originally passed by Congress in 2005 and now set for full implementation in just a few weeks, set prescribed minimum security standards for government-issued identification, including drivers licenses.

April 4, 2025

DLA Land and Maritime’s newest directorate celebrates one year of success

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over the past year, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s newest directorate has been working diligently to develop new solutions to enhance warfighter support. The Specialized Management Operations Directorate, officially stood up in April of 2024, provides a dual focus on intensively managing critical weapon system parts for the 21N Nuclear Reactor Program and developing innovative acquisition solutions to improve purchase request productivity.

April 2, 2025

Joint Proclamation Signing Underscores Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Populations

RICHMOND, Va. — Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Army 80th Training Command, and Defense Supply Center Richmond gathered April 2 in DLA Aviation’s Operations Center for a joint proclamation-signing ceremony addressing sexual assault, child abuse and support for military children.

April 2, 2025

The Clue in the Code: why DLA needs high data acumen

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s a mystery quietly lurking behind every procurement delay, planning hiccup or unexpected backorder at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – and no, it’s not sabotage or system failure. It’s something more subtle: a poorly framed question.

April 2, 2025

Congressman Wittman Tours Defense Supply Center Richmond, DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Defense Supply Center Richmond March 31 and toured the installation to gain a better understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency mission and operations on DSCR.

April 1, 2025

Keeping Shelves Stocked | Aviation team improves support for maintenance depots

RICHMOND, Va. — In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, a missing part can mean the difference between a successful mission and a grounded aircraft. To combat this critical issue, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Support branch recently rolled out its revamped Retail SKU Supportability Tool.

March 27, 2025

PrepareAthon! Day - Are you ready for an emergency?

RICHMOND, Va. — America's PrepareAthon! Day is the perfect time to test disaster readiness.

March 21, 2025

White paper: War reserves should include tactical energy storage, batteries

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Batteries and tactical energy storage should be included in pre-positioned war reserve materiel to ensure today’s modernized joint force is electronically equipped for success, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime officials say in a white paper published last month.