DLA News Archive

Oct. 8, 2021

Admiral visits Wright-Patt clinic to thank Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry visited Wright-Patterson Medical Center on Oct. 1 to thank the 88th Medical Group Airmen who provided active duty and civilians at Defense Supply Center Columbus with the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year.

Oct. 7, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Waleska Rodriguez Diaz

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Associate Waleska Rodriguez Diaz talks about her career beginnings in Puerto Rico and the lessons her family instilled in her that continue to push her forward.

Oct. 1, 2021

Longtime DSCC engineer, installation deputy retires

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Deputy Site Director Eddy Poprock retired Oct. 1 after 39 years at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Lorain, Ohio, native began his federal career shortly after graduating Ohio State University when he took a developmental civil engineering job at DSCC – then known as the Defense Construction Supply Center.

Sept. 30, 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month Interview: Anamaria Perales-Lang

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Associate Anamaria Perales-Lang talks about her Hispanic roots and what inspires her.

Sept. 27, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gerardo Davila-Roman

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month each year from September 15th to October 15th. The Hispanic Employment Program is highlighting employees of Hispanic heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.

Sept. 15, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: John Ramos

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15. The Hispanic Employment Program is highlighting employees of Hispanic heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.

Sept. 3, 2021

DSCC celebrates Women’s Equality Day virtually

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated Women’s Equality Day with a virtual observance Aug. 26 featuring military and civilian panelists from across the Defense Logistics Agency team. Women’s Equality Day is officially commemorated annually on Aug. 26 nationwide to coincide with the anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. The theme of this month’s observance was “Courage, Risk, Change.”

Aug. 26, 2021

Acquisition executive addresses procurement questions at brown bag event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Acquisition Executive Mark Brown took on questions from across the workforce Aug. 25 during his annual Brown Bag Lunch hosted by the Leadership Development Council.

Aug. 13, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes incoming chief of staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Air Force Col. Christopher Tooman officially joined the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime team last week, succeeding departing Navy Capt. Dinis Pimentel as chief of staff for the Central Ohio logistics center.

July 22, 2021

Vendor matchmaking events strengthen DLA small business partnerships

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs helps small business owners learn the ropes of federal contracting. One of the ways the office has continued to innovate is through vendor matchmaking opportunities.