1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:06,969 --> 00:00:09,039 DLA teammates , as we approach our 3 00:00:09,039 --> 00:00:11,489 annual operating plan reviews , I wanna 4 00:00:11,489 --> 00:00:13,211 ground us all in the strategic 5 00:00:13,211 --> 00:00:15,449 foundation of our ongoing agency 6 00:00:15,449 --> 00:00:17,930 transformation . It's essential that we 7 00:00:17,930 --> 00:00:19,986 frame our plans and communicate with 8 00:00:19,986 --> 00:00:22,208 our teams through the lens of why we're 9 00:00:22,208 --> 00:00:23,708 making these changes . Our 10 00:00:23,708 --> 00:00:25,930 transformation is designed for a single 11 00:00:25,930 --> 00:00:28,208 purpose to strengthen our core mission . 12 00:00:28,208 --> 00:00:30,152 Support to the war fighter . Every 13 00:00:30,152 --> 00:00:32,374 initiative we undertake must be purpose 14 00:00:32,374 --> 00:00:34,430 driven . We are focused on enhancing 15 00:00:34,430 --> 00:00:36,597 operational effectiveness by improving 16 00:00:36,597 --> 00:00:38,486 how we align with our customers , 17 00:00:38,486 --> 00:00:40,652 streamline our processes , and present 18 00:00:40,652 --> 00:00:42,986 a unified face to our industry partners . 19 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:45,369 Our renewed focus on data is building 20 00:00:45,369 --> 00:00:47,091 greater data acumen across the 21 00:00:47,091 --> 00:00:48,980 workforce . We're also leveraging 22 00:00:48,980 --> 00:00:51,091 artificial intelligence to drive more 23 00:00:51,091 --> 00:00:53,313 informed , predictive decision making . 24 00:00:53,630 --> 00:00:55,741 These efforts must continue to inform 25 00:00:55,741 --> 00:00:57,790 how we operate . This commitment to 26 00:00:57,790 --> 00:00:59,679 effectiveness requires a rigorous 27 00:00:59,679 --> 00:01:01,599 ongoing evaluation of our mission 28 00:01:01,599 --> 00:01:04,620 portfolios to ensure we remain focused 29 00:01:04,839 --> 00:01:07,139 on core combat support functions . 30 00:01:08,029 --> 00:01:09,973 We're making determined strides in 31 00:01:09,973 --> 00:01:12,230 divesting legacy services , reassessing 32 00:01:12,230 --> 00:01:14,949 missions better suited for others , and 33 00:01:14,949 --> 00:01:16,949 reviewing our entire infrastructure 34 00:01:16,949 --> 00:01:19,069 footprint to ensure our resources are 35 00:01:19,069 --> 00:01:21,930 laser focused on war fighter priorities . 36 00:01:22,269 --> 00:01:24,102 This is all about increasing our 37 00:01:24,102 --> 00:01:26,269 agility and the speed of our support . 38 00:01:26,269 --> 00:01:28,380 A primary example of this strategy in 39 00:01:28,380 --> 00:01:30,389 action is the integration of our 40 00:01:30,389 --> 00:01:33,029 aviation and land and maritime supply 41 00:01:33,029 --> 00:01:35,769 chains . I'm very proud of how the DLA 42 00:01:35,769 --> 00:01:37,769 team members in these organizations 43 00:01:37,769 --> 00:01:40,330 have come together to create a single 44 00:01:40,330 --> 00:01:42,529 stronger point of accountability for 45 00:01:42,529 --> 00:01:45,379 our Class 9 supply chains . This 46 00:01:45,379 --> 00:01:48,290 unified command at 2 key locations 47 00:01:48,550 --> 00:01:51,269 executing under a common standard will 48 00:01:51,269 --> 00:01:53,360 eliminate duplicative processes , 49 00:01:53,830 --> 00:01:55,830 provide a clear consolidated demand 50 00:01:55,830 --> 00:01:58,709 signal to industry . Bringing together 51 00:01:58,709 --> 00:02:00,870 the immense talent and expertise for 52 00:02:00,870 --> 00:02:02,926 both our Richmond and Columbus teams 53 00:02:03,029 --> 00:02:05,870 under a single MSC ultimately will lead 54 00:02:05,870 --> 00:02:08,149 to better , more reliable support to 55 00:02:08,149 --> 00:02:10,229 our war fighters . I'm designating 56 00:02:10,229 --> 00:02:12,630 Columbus as a DLAy weapon support 57 00:02:12,630 --> 00:02:15,139 headquarters as we continue operating 58 00:02:15,139 --> 00:02:18,110 out of both locations . Both Rear 59 00:02:18,110 --> 00:02:20,221 Admiral Trainor and Brigadier General 60 00:02:20,221 --> 00:02:22,388 Lowney will continue to serve in their 61 00:02:22,388 --> 00:02:24,221 current roles of Commander Delay 62 00:02:24,221 --> 00:02:26,929 Weapons Support Columbus and Commander 63 00:02:27,110 --> 00:02:29,830 Delay Weapon Support Richmond as we 64 00:02:29,830 --> 00:02:32,330 achieve full operating capacity later 65 00:02:32,330 --> 00:02:34,860 this year . They both will continue 66 00:02:34,860 --> 00:02:36,539 leading the integration and 67 00:02:36,539 --> 00:02:39,619 transformation of two great teams into 68 00:02:39,619 --> 00:02:42,529 one great team . In addition , they 69 00:02:42,529 --> 00:02:44,473 will focus on engagements with our 70 00:02:44,473 --> 00:02:46,759 service partners and other stakeholders 71 00:02:47,100 --> 00:02:48,989 to reassure them that we will not 72 00:02:48,989 --> 00:02:51,044 waiver in our support to warfighters 73 00:02:51,044 --> 00:02:53,220 during this transition . Once we reach 74 00:02:53,220 --> 00:02:55,500 full operational capacity , Rear 75 00:02:55,500 --> 00:02:57,722 Admiral Julie Trainor will take command 76 00:02:57,722 --> 00:02:59,949 of the DLA weapons support team . Mr . 77 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:02,111 Steve Kinsky will be operating out of 78 00:03:02,111 --> 00:03:04,570 Richmond as a deputy commander , and 79 00:03:04,570 --> 00:03:06,348 both senior leaders will travel 80 00:03:06,348 --> 00:03:08,514 frequently between locations to ensure 81 00:03:08,514 --> 00:03:11,070 our teams are fully integrated . DLA 82 00:03:11,070 --> 00:03:13,779 weapon support one command , one 83 00:03:13,779 --> 00:03:16,240 operating model , 2 locations , 84 00:03:16,710 --> 00:03:18,432 providing a single face to the 85 00:03:18,432 --> 00:03:20,470 warfighter and a single face to 86 00:03:20,470 --> 00:03:23,630 industry for the entire DLA team as you 87 00:03:23,630 --> 00:03:25,860 prepare for each of your AOP reviews , 88 00:03:26,110 --> 00:03:28,277 I expect you to think critically about 89 00:03:28,277 --> 00:03:30,630 how your operations and your use of 90 00:03:30,630 --> 00:03:32,949 data contribute to a more agile , 91 00:03:33,220 --> 00:03:35,619 effective , and customary aligned DLA . 92 00:03:36,169 --> 00:03:38,280 Your leadership is a critical element 93 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:40,613 in making this transformation a success . 94 00:03:41,089 --> 00:03:43,145 Thank you for your commitment to our 95 00:03:43,145 --> 00:03:45,145 mission and to the teams you lead , 96 00:03:45,145 --> 00:03:45,589 warfighter always .