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DLA Weapons Support (Richmond)

“There is no mathematical reason whatsoever why I should be here.”
Every employee remembers their first day: The unfamiliar faces, the paperwork and the anticipation that comes with joining a new organization.
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly discusses the importance of partnerships between DLA and industry as part of his keynote address during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 3, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andrew Young/DLA)
Delivering readiness, building capabilities, and enhancing logistics deterrence were the guiding themes of the first day of the 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2. More than 1,300 representatives from industry and government entities attended the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which was hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with DLA.
One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the parts they need, when they need them.

Weapons Support (Richmond)

Weapons Support (Richmond) News

Aviation | June 17, 2026

The relationships behind readiness | How Cathy Contreras helped shape 15...

Fifteen years after its formalization, a partnership model designed to strengthen relationships between the Defense Logistics Agency and its industry partners, continues to shape how DLA Weapons Support provides support to the warfighter.


Aviation | June 9, 2026

Richmond helps shape how DLA welcomes new employees

Every employee remembers their first day: The unfamiliar faces, the paperwork and the anticipation that comes with joining a new organization.

Distribution | June 8, 2026

DLA honors newest PACE graduates in hybrid ceremony

Defense Logistics Agency Human Resources conducted a hybrid graduation ceremony to recognize graduates of the Pathways to Career Excellence program at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, and Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania,

Enterprisewide | June 5, 2026

DSCC earns top DOW installation award

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, commanded by Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, is among the recipients of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.