DLA News Archive

Jan. 28, 2022

Defense Supply Center Columbus welcomes new site director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kristine Freels is the new Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Site Director. Freels replaces Dan Bell who retired in December.

Jan. 6, 2022

Installation Site Director retires, shares career lessons

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Site Director Dan Bell retired Dec. 30 after 20 years at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Nov. 27, 2019

December to bring building access changes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Dec. 1, the Defense Supply Center Columbus will change the way individuals will access buildings. In keeping with Department of Defense directives to move to one card for access, DSCC Security and Emergency Services will be deactivating the LENEL building badges currently being used for building access. After this date, DSCC personnel will use their Common Access Card for building or room access.

June 24, 2019

DLA police officer assists with accident on way to work

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer Watkins assisted with an accident on his way to work June 15.

May 21, 2019

DSCC celebrated Police Week, honoring officers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year DSCC participates in National Police Week with various observances and events on the installation in honor of the Police Officers who serve and protect the base. This year’s activities concluded with a cookout and the DSCC Police receiving a custom designed coin from the AFGE 1148 Union recognizing their efforts throughout the year for Police Week.

May 16, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Gregory Adams

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Gregory Adams started at DSCC six months ago.

May 14, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Sara Hedrick

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Sara Hedrick spent seven years as a military police officer before joining the DSCC team five months ago.

May 12, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Kevin Novak

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Meet DLA Police Sergeant Kevin Novak. Novak has been an officer for 20 years and at DSCC for 10 of those years.

May 10, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Police Week Spotlight

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Police Week takes place May 12 - 18 in 2019. As part of Police Week observances, DLA Land and Maritime will spotlight officers who selflessly secure and protect DSCC and its people every day.

April 26, 2019

The next generation learns about DLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kids got to see first-hand how DLA Land and Maritime associates often have to adapt to changing requirements when the weather required other plans for Take Your Kid to Work Day activities April 25. DLA Land and Maritime associates and their children gathered in the auditorium, many were excited to be on the installation for the first time, others curious as to what happens at their parents or grandparents work place, but a consensus from all were they were happier to be here with their loved ones rather than at school.