DLA News Archive

April 7, 2022

Defense Supplier Conference returns to Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After a four-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the National Defense Industry Association brought the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition back to downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 6-7. More than 800 defense industry representatives packed a ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center for first day speakers, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Steven Morani, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic, and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry.

March 31, 2022

Violence prevention a focus in April 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the Defense Supply Center Columbus will kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with a variety of virtual-and office-friendly activities to boost awareness.

March 24, 2022

Six things you might not know about the Defense Supply Center Columbus in Whitehall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shielded by barbed-wire fencing, the massive facility's rows of parked military vehicles and dozens of nondescript buildings lend it a slightly menacing allure not unlike the covert military bases of a Hollywood spy film. A passerby may wonder: What goes on within the grounds of the Defense Supply Center Columbus on the northern borders of Whitehall?

March 10, 2022

DLA Warren’s procurement creativity sustains U.S. Army tank engine availability

DETROIT ARSENAL, Michigan — The U.S. Army’s M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle Platform can rescue more tanks in the field thanks to a collaborative effort between the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Warren.

March 8, 2022

March 20-26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus was set to participate in the Ohio statewide Tornado Drill March 23 as part of the state’s Severe Weather Awareness Week but the drill was cancelled due to the forecast of potential severe weather in the area. 

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. 21, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime website has a new look

COLUMBUS, Ohio — You may have noticed in the last few days that the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime public website, DLA Land and Maritime, has a new look. The change is part of an enterprise-wide website redesign which has been underway since early 2020.

Jan. 18, 2022

DSCC MWR provides support to National Guard members amid recent activation

The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation Team supported Ohio National Guard service members recent activation by providing snacks during December and January.

Jan. 13, 2022

DLA award winners announced, seven from Columbus workforce named

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven Defense Supply Center Columbus employees and one workforce team have been recognized as top performers at the Defense Logistics Agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Awards for the calendar year 2021.

Jan. 7, 2022

National Guard reports for duty at Defense Supply Center Columbus to aid Ohio hospitals amid COVID surge

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry and Ohio National Guard Adjutant General Major General John C. Harris, Jr. accompanied Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran, during a visit with members of the Ohio National Guard Jan. 6 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Guard members are reporting for duty to aid the state's hospitals during the current surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.