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DLA Weapons Support (Richmond)

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation
On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, the day after, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.
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Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale logistics
Most aviation supply professionals know how to request an aircraft part. Fewer understand the network of people and organizations working behind the scenes after that request leaves their unit.
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DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to Deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to Stand Up
The Defense Logistics Agency will host ceremonies on July 23 and 24, to mark the formal deactivation of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and the activation of the new DLA Weapons Support major subordinate command.
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The relationships behind readiness | How Cathy Contreras helped shape 15 years of Strategic Supplier Alliances
Long before she became the acquisition executive for DLA Weapons Support, Cathy Contreras was an early leader in a supplier relationship initiative that remains active today.
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Responding without hesitation | DLA first responders save employee’s life
“There is no mathematical reason whatsoever why I should be here.”
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Aviation | July 8, 2026

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA
Enterprisewide | July 8, 2026

Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially...

On July 24, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Land and Maritime, based at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the
Land and Maritime | July 7, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Hollie Freeman-Walder

Hollie Freeman-Walder is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She started her PaCE journey in September 2024 and will graduate in September 2026 as an inventory management
Aviation | July 6, 2026

Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale ...

Most aviation supply professionals know how to request an aircraft part. Fewer understand the network of people and organizations working behind the scenes after that request leaves their unit.
Aviation | July 6, 2026

DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to Deactivate, DLA Weapons Suppor...

The Defense Logistics Agency will host ceremonies on July 23 and 24 to mark the formal deactivation of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and the activation of the new DLA Weapons Support major subordinate command.
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