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Oct. 23, 2018
DLA Land and Maritime celebrates a quarter of a century of military service with Naval officer retirement
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colleagues, family and friends joined together to honor Navy Capt. Brian Ginnane’s 25 years of military service during an Oct. 12 retirement ceremony at DSCC.
Oct. 17, 2018
Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 7 - 13. It was first established in 1922. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge issued the first proclamation for fire prevention week, making it a national observance. DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services recognizes the importance of fire prevention and fire safety education. FES holds several specialized events each year during fire prevention week.
Engineers rally over Sailors to win Navy’s annual regatta
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Bullship went belly up and a fast-moving shark named Hat Trick prevailed at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s 4th annual Navy Cardboard Regatta held Oct. 11 at DSCC. The race is held annually on the U.S. Navy’s birthday and showcases a range of watercraft created by Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, veterans and civilians using nothing more than duct tape and cardboard. The race is open to all tenants and this year’s cardboard fleet featured a dozen teams from DLA Land and Maritime, the Navy Recruiting District Ohio and the DFAS– Columbus.
Oct. 16, 2018
Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.
Oct. 8, 2018
DSCC associate saves life on commute home
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s all about being in the right place at the right time,” but these words couldn’t be truer for Daniel McCombs. It was dark outside and he was focused on ensuring the safety of the witnesses. This is when he noticed the car on flames and heard someone was still inside, he immediately went into response mode – trying to figure out how to save the driver.
Oct. 5, 2018
National Preparedness activities conclude on DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus completed a number of activities during National Preparedness Month. DSCC’s goal was to provide information to installation employees to make them better prepared for emergencies at home, at work and in the community.
Oct. 4, 2018
The Defense Federal Community celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Equal Employment Opportunity Hispanic Employment Program joined in the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. This month was designated by Congress to celebrate the rich heritage and cultural diversity that Hispanic Americans have contributed to the United States of America. This year’s theme was ‘Resilient and Ready.’
DLA Land and Maritime Academy returns this fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Academy will be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 from 8 – 4 p.m. in Building 11 room 801.
Oct. 3, 2018
Associates bring hope to Mission Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mission Park welcomed Hope Garden as its newest memorial during a dedication event Oct. 2 kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hope Garden is a living memorial to those who have lost their lives to abuse and a symbol of the resilience of survivors.
DISA honors retirees with more than 600 years of combined federal service.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Communications Line of Business and EcoSystem Chief Robert Reed officiated the Defense Information Systems Agency-Columbus Retirement Ceremony Sept. 25 to celebrate 22 retiring employees. The employees were from the Infrastructure Directorate, Services Directorate, and Development and Business Center.
Sept. 28, 2018
Prepare to log in to your phone starting October 12
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates will soon experience changes to phone use as part of the Agency’s deployment of new telephone services. Starting Oct. 12, DLA Information Operations will implement the Extension Mobility feature for Enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol systems in Columbus – joining other DLA major subordinate commands to make the move in recent months. Some phone numbers are exempt from the roll out, including conference rooms, emergency services, command and other identified telephone lines.
Sept. 27, 2018
DSCC hosts Air Force’s 71st birthday celebration, Airmen honored for service
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Airmen, former Airmen and associates gathered in the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center auditorium Sept. 21 to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday.
Sept. 24, 2018
DPAA official talks challenges, progress in accounting for America’s missing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community commemorated Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 21 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Since 1986, the third Friday in September is set aside to remember those taken prisoner or reported missing in America’s conflicts. This year’s featured speaker was Jack Kull, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s Strategic Coordinator for Southeast Asia.
Sept. 20, 2018
DLA Land and Maritime wraps up food drive, launches pledge campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the Defense Supply Center Columbus recently showed community support through food drives and charitable giving. The DSCC workforce concluded a month-long food drive, collecting 9,143 pounds of goods that will go on to support more than 525,000 individuals in Central Ohio.
Sept. 18, 2018
Suppliers learn tips for government contracting at free training session
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly 50 suppliers from across the country took part in a two-day training session Sept. 11-12 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on how to do business with the Defense Logistics Agency.