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Aug. 27, 2026
Embedded logisticians sharpen skills at annual ‘homecoming’
Cacophonous laughter and boisterous greetings echoed through the halls of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Headquarters as forward presence personnel gathered in a small conference room for their annual Maritime Customer Operations’ “Homecoming” training event Aug. 17-20.
DLA Weapons Support operations directors awarded DLA’s highest honor
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency recently bestowed its highest honor to two leaders who were instrumental in the integration of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into the agency’s new major subordinate command, DLA Weapons Support.
July 29, 2026
DLA Forges New Weapons Support Command to Sharpen Global Readiness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency has forged a new logistical powerhouse, unifying its land, maritime, and aviation supply chains into a single command dedicated to warfighter readiness: DLA Weapons Support.
July 24, 2026
DLA Aviation deactivates ahead of Weapons Support activation
RICHMOND, Va. — In a landmark strategic transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency formally deactivated DLA Aviation during a July 23 ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
July 9, 2026
From desk to deck: DLA team sees mission impact aboard USS Nimitz
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 22 as part of the fourth installment of the "Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront" series intended to bridge the gap between support personnel who manage the logistics pipeline and the Sailors who depend on it.
July 8, 2026
DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation
RICHMOND, Va. — 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.
Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially case its unit colors
COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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 deactivation of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, the day prior, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.
July 6, 2026
Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale logistics
RICHMOND, Va. — 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.
DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to stand up
COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.
June 23, 2026
Weapons Support at Ogden welcomes new Commander
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden team held a change of command ceremony welcoming their new commander June 9 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
June 17, 2026
The relationships behind readiness | How Cathy Contreras helped shape 15 years of Strategic Supplier Alliances
RICHMOND, Va. — 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.
June 16, 2026
Responding without hesitation | DLA first responders save employee’s life
RICHMOND, Va. — “There is no mathematical reason whatsoever why I should be here.”
June 9, 2026
Richmond helps shape how DLA welcomes new employees
RICHMOND, Va. — Every employee remembers their first day: The unfamiliar faces, the paperwork and the anticipation that comes with joining a new organization.
June 4, 2026
DLA Supply Chain Symposium focuses on fortifying partnerships, building a resilient industrial base
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency, in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association, concluded its annual Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 3, bringing the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to a close.
DLA, industry partners convene to enhance readiness, strengthen supply chains
COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.