DLA Weapons Support News

June 2, 2025

DSCR's renovated visitor control center prioritizes service, security

RICHMOND, Va. — The DSCR Visitor Center upgrades provide a new experience for customers and employees.

May 29, 2025

DLA fuels maritime superiority with $5 billion contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships in a move set to significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage.

May 27, 2025

DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a significant focus on empowering small businesses within the defense industrial base. This year’s event, themed “Driving Combat Readiness: Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen the Defense Industrial Base,” is a collaboration with the National Defense Industrial Association and promises insights from industry leaders, senior defense officials, and general/flag officers.

May 22, 2025

DSCC ‘Agency Neighbor Tour’ unlocks innovation with Ohio Army National Guard

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A recent visit to the Ohio Army National Guard's Combined Support Maintenance Shop by a group of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates illustrated the pivotal role of local collaboration in bolstering operational readiness. What began as a site tour for Defense Supply Center Columbus neighbors on May 13, quickly evolved into a dynamic networking exchange.

May 21, 2025

From groundbreaking to move-in: Building 47 to open this fall

RICHMOND, Va. — It started with a shovel in the ground and a vision for the future. Nearly a decade of planning, demolition and construction is culminating this fall as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation prepares to move employees into Building 47 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

May 21, 2025

National EMS Week honors DLA firefighters, paramedics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In recognition of the role emergency medical service professionals play in public safety, the Defense Logistics Agency joins communities across the nation in observing National EMS Week May 18-24.

May 20, 2025

DSCR earns national recognition with 2025 Commander in Chief’s Excellence Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond earned the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, recognizing its outstanding support of Department of Defense missions.

May 20, 2025

Early-career employees explore what’s N.E.X.T. in Aviation careers

RICHMOND, Va. — To help early-career employees define their professional paths and expand their understanding of career options within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Procurement Process Support Directorate, often referred to as BP, hosted the “What’s N.E.X.T.?” career development briefing at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

May 16, 2025

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville connects with warfighters at Kings Bay event

KINGS BAY, Ga. — The team at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville recently sponsored a "Meet the Warfighter" event, offering its team a valuable opportunity to connect with service members at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia.

May 15, 2025

Defending the Triad: Sustaining the Nuclear Sea Leg

The Defense Logistics Agency has helped sustain the “sea leg” of the U.S. nuclear triad since the Cold War began. It is one of the agency’s first and most continuous efforts directly supporting the nation’s defense.

May 14, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Marcial Cora Cruz III

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Marcial Cora Cruz III..!

May 14, 2025

Ellsworth visit reinforces critical DLA-Navy partnership at Cherry Point

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, on April 17 to meet with DLA Aviation at Cherry Point and Fleet Readiness Center East senior leadership, underscoring the critical collaboration between DLA and the Navy in supporting global military operations.

May 13, 2025

National Police Week honors DLA police officers

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency and communities across the nation honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement in recognition of National Police Week May 11 to 17.

May 9, 2025

DLA Director urges ‘deliberate, disciplined’ approach to transformation

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director told DLA Aviation leaders here May 5 that the agency must transform to meet evolving Defense Department needs and ensure continued warfighter support.

May 9, 2025

DLA Aviation honors employees, addresses leadership transition at annual awards and town hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Seven individuals who exemplify dedication and excellence within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation were honored May 8 during the 5th Annual DLA Aviation Awards Ceremony.