DLA News Archive

Nov. 4, 2019

DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg wears pink in honor of family, friends affected by breast cancer

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink is the color associated with creating awareness for this disease. DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg, located on the Naval Support Activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, showed their support recently by gathering for a photo Oct. 16 with everyone wearing pink.

Nov. 1, 2019

Land and Maritime veteran runs Marine Corps Marathon in honor of fallen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jon Ferguson trained for four months – covering roughly 400 miles – to prepare himself for a big moment in late October. The Marine Corps veteran and current Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27 in Washington, D.C. It was Ferguson’s first time running the race and second marathon ever.

Oct. 8, 2019

Resiliency fair hosts vendors Covering four pillars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Sept. 25th, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s People and Culture organization and the Wellness Council hosted the fourth annual Resiliency Resource Fair where associates found information and resources on each of the four pillars: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social.

June 26, 2019

Understanding PTSD focus of seminar

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime EAP Manager Drew Henderson hosted a seminar on Understanding PTSD for associates June 25 in the Buckeye Room at DSCC. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault.

June 13, 2019

DSCC associates kick-off the summer with new fitness festival

COLUMBUS, Ohio — MWR hosted their rebranded fitness and wellness festival Fit Fest June 6 at the MWR Fitness Center, Swimming Pool and Eagle Eye Golf Course on the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 8, 2019

Fit Fest - Fitness Carnival 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Discover ways to take your health and wellness to the next level. Join MWR June 6 from 1 – 3 p.m. for the 2019 Fit Fest, featuring a carnival theme including events and activities related to fitness, health and wellness.

April 23, 2019

DSCC associates took steps against violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates took an active approach in supporting Sexual Assault and Prevention and Response Month by participating in a 5K awareness run/walk event April 18.

April 18, 2019

Associates walk-a-lap for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates gathered to walk Mission Park in support of survivors of sexual assault during the annual Walk-a-Lap for a Survivor event April 17.

April 3, 2019

Women’s History Month event focuses on women’s health

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime Safety and Occupational Health Office, in coordination with The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, hosted the Annual Mammography Screening event at the Defense Supply Center Columbus March 20.

April 1, 2019

Small steps lead to lasting impact – MWR makes commitment to associates and the environment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — MWR rolled out their latest commitment to the workforce and environment - Eco Promises. Throughout the year, associates may notice changes within the various MWR retail operations. Some changes will take place behind the scenes. For associates looking to take a more active, hands-on role, there are volunteer options to assist the installation with its environmental commitment.