DLA Weapons Support

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, Defense Logistics Agency director, passes the colors of DLA Weapons Support to Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor as she assumes command during the activation ceremony July 24, 2026, at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, for DLA’s newest major subordinate command. (Photo by Andrew Young, DLA)

In a landmark strategic transformation, the Defense Logistics Agency formally deactivated DLA Aviation during a July 23 ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

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.

Cross collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency, the Navy and industry partners is netting significant gains in streamlining the management of the $101 million Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment supply chain. DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) ALRE team recently concluded a series of strategic meetings and industry engagements across New Jersey and Pennsylvania in April and June to improve supply chain resiliency and responsiveness. (Photo courtesy of Eric Forson)

The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Product Test Center advanced its additive manufacturing game with the addition of a specialized 3D printing capability with much more on the way, thanks to DLA Research and Development.