R 141556Z JAN 26 MARADMIN 010/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC AVN WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT RICHMOND RESIDENT WHOLESALE SUPPLY COURSE// POC/ WINKLER.LANCE/CAPT/[email protected]/804-987-6757// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Marine Customer Facing Division (QAC), Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Richmond (DLA-WPS-RIC) will be hosting a resident Wholesale Supply Course from 23-25 June, 2026. Since having Marines embedded within the DLA-WPS-RIC Customer Operations Division, the Marine Corps Aviation Logistics community has seen a substantial return on investment with regard to wholesale logistics support.  Marine Logisticians must continue to train and educate themselves in providing supply support in order to sustain emerging and future operational requirements.  This resident  wholesale supply course will assist Marines in establishing the knowledge base needed to become adaptable, critical thinkers who can provide effective supply support in a multitude of different domains. In coordination with DLA-WPS-RIC, our goal is to provide valuable training, which Marines can take back and improve logistical support at their unit. 2.  The DLA-WPS-RIC Resident Wholesale Supply Course will be conducted 23-25 June 2026 at the DLA-WPS-RIC Lotts Center (Building 31-G Bay) aboard Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA. Scheduled travel days are 22 and 26 June 2026. 3.  The DLA-WPS-RIC Resident Wholesale Supply Course will be conducted in person. 3.a.  Concept of operations: 3.a.1.  The three-day resident course focuses on enhancing Marine Logisticians’ understanding of how wholesale supply operations are conducted to optimize local operational retail inventory of consumable parts.  Developing Marines’ proficiency in conducting technical/causative research for material availability will be a focal point of the course. 3.a.2.  This course is designed for enlisted Marines in the grades of E-3 to E-5, Staff Non-Commissioned Officers in the grades of E-6 to E-7, Chief Warrant Officers in the grades of W-1 to W-2 and Officers in the grades of O-1 to O-3.  Marines who will benefit the most from this training are those currently serving in the operating forces at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron level specifically assigned to Operations Management Division Customer Reconciliation Branch, Warehouse Management Division Control Branch, Wing Allowancing Section, Material Control Officers in Organizational-level flying squadrons, and those in direct communications with Defense Logistics Agency.  The course content focuses on tactical vice strategic, Weapon System-level initiatives.  Marines and Civilians from other units and entities are welcome to attend, but DLA reserves the right to limit attendees based on venue capacity. 3.a.3.  Briefs will consist of DLA-WPS-RIC Supplier Operations topics, DLA-WPS-RIC Customer Operations, and fleet Marine applications of those topics in support of Marine Logistics. 4.  Administration and Logistics: 4.a.  Registration.  Attendees should RSVP no later than 8 May 2026 with name, rank, organization/unit/division, current billet, phone number, and email address.  Attendees must confirm they have unit approved funding prior registration.  For registration, please contact Captain Lance Winkler via email; [email protected]. 4.b.  Travel.  Funding is the responsibility of the attendee’s command. 4.c.  Detailed agenda and information about Defense Supply Center Richmond will be published via SEPCOR upon receiving attendance confirmation. 4.d.  Location is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Building 31-G Bay. Address: 6090 Strathmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23297. 4.e.  Lodging is available in the local vicinity of Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA. 4.f.  Course Completion Credit.  Certificate of Course completion will be provided for Marines upon completion of course. 4.g.  Uniform is business casual attire. 5.  For questions relating to the DLA-WPS-RIC Resident Wholesale Supply Course please contact Captain Lance Winkler at (804) 987-6757 or [email protected]. 6.  Release authorized by LtGen William H. Swan, Deputy Commandant  for Aviation.//