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The Defense Logistics Agency will consolidate two of its major subordinate commands later this month, deactivating DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and standing up a new organization, DLA Weapons Support.
Ceremonies are scheduled over two days. On July 23 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, the agency will formally deactivate DLA Aviation, an event that will include the relinquishment of command by Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey. Activities then move to Defense Supply Center Columbus on July 24 for the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime, immediately followed by the activation and assumption of command for DLA Weapons Support.
Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, who has overseen integration planning with Launey since taking the helm at DLA Land and Maritime last summer, will assume command of the new organization. The unified command will be headquartered at DSCC in Ohio, with primary hubs in Ohio and Virginia and more than 50 forward sites worldwide.
DLA described the move as a central element of its broader transformation to streamline global logistics for the joint force and strengthen warfighter readiness. By combining aviation and land-maritime supply chains under one command, the agency aims to reduce overlap, speed decision-making, and better synchronize support across weapons systems.
The shift marks a significant restructuring within DLA, which manages millions of items and supports military services and other federal customers worldwide. DLA Weapons Support is expected to consolidate key functions from the two legacy organizations while maintaining forward presence at domestic and overseas locations to sustain mission responsiveness.
The back-to-back ceremonies underscore the agency’s intent to ensure continuity through the transition. DLA Aviation’s stand-down in Richmond will precede the Columbus events, where DLA Land and Maritime will inactivate and DLA Weapons Support will assume responsibilities without a gap in command.
According to the agency, the new command is designed to provide comprehensive, more unified weapons systems support for the services, building on the expertise, workforce, and infrastructure already in place at its Ohio and Virginia hubs and across its global footprint. Further details on organizational alignment and processes are expected to follow the activation.
