RICHMOND, Va. – The Defense Logistics Agency announced today the stand-up of a new major subordinate command, DLA Weapons Support, dedicated to supplying spare and repair parts to the military services.
This unified command integrates the missions of DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, a major economic engine for the greater Richmond area, and DLA Land and Maritime on Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, into a single entity responsible for comprehensive weapon systems support to the joint force.
DLA Weapons Support will operate across the existing locations at DSCC and DSCR, with no facility closures planned. Some changes in signage may be visible reflecting the new organizational structure.
The commanders of the former MSCs – Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor in Columbus and Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey in Richmond – will share command responsibilities during the one-year transition period.
“This transformation allows us to re-evaluate how we’re structured, how we operate, and how we communicate – always keeping the warfighter, our suppliers, our workforce and the Agency’s overall mission in mind,” Launey said. “We have amazing teams of logistics professionals who are committed to growing even stronger and more effective as we move out on this campaign together.”
The establishment of DLA Weapons Support is a long-term investment in the future of DLA. The new MSC is designed to be a more efficient, effective and resilient organization capable of meeting the challenges of the future.
Regular updates will be announced as decisions are finalized and implementation progresses.