DLA News Archive

Sept. 9, 2019

Family celebrates Army Officer's promotion

It was a family celebration Sept. 6 when Maj. Bruce Neighbor was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Neighbor’s wife, Kristin, and sons, Zane (left) and Zachary (right), were on hand to place their father’s new rank on his uniform during a ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime headquarters, where Neighbor is a member of the DLA Joint Reserve Force.

Sept. 9, 2019

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime to assess operational posture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited DLA Land and Maritime Sept. 5 through Sept. 6 to get an in-person update on the business operations and how they’ve been integrated into DLA’s Strategic Plan. He also presided over the Sept. 6 retirement ceremony of Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, Director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force, before leaving Columbus, Ohio.

Sept. 9, 2019

Land Supplier Operations achieves Nine Year Material Availability High

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With more than 2.15 million servicemen and women serving in more than 160 countries and nearly 4,800 defense sites, the United States Armed Forces demand for material and supplies is as great as ever before.With members of the DoD serving throughout the world, often in some of the most isolated and dangerous locations the ability to deliver mission

Aug. 23, 2019

Congressman Turner visits Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer, along with Defense Finance and Accounting Services - Columbus Director Pamela Franceschi hosted Rep. Michael R. Turner during an installation visit Aug. 23 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Turner represents the 10th Congressional District of Ohio made up of Montgomery, Greene, and Fayette Counties.

Aug. 16, 2019

OSHA Safe + Sound campaign held at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 14 at DSCC to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.

Aug. 15, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime successfully completes week long Agency Management Review

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A team of more than 30 subject matter experts completed an intensive, week long internal review at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime at Defense Supply Center Columbus to identify best practices to apply across the agency.

Aug. 9, 2019

Get to Know the ATO

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime welcomes the new Antiterrorism Officer to DSCC. Jared Kocsis joined the team August 4.

Aug. 6, 2019

DSCC talks trash

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Environmental Division is focused on reducing solid waste diversion for the installation. The installation minimizes solid waste generation through source reduction, recycling, reuse or composting. The Environmental Division has made it easy for associates to participate in assist in meeting its goals and help the environment while also providing tips for continued efforts at home.

Aug. 1, 2019

OSHA Safe + Sound Safety Campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division will host the OSHA Safe + Sound Safety Campaign, an interactive, informational fair, Aug. 14 from 11a.m. -1p.m. in the Operations Center Buckeye and Cardinal rooms at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The annual event is held to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s nationwide campaign.

July 29, 2019

Faith services offered at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chaplain Liaisons provide encouragement to employees in support of the spiritual pillar of the DLA Land and Maritime Resiliency Program under the People and Culture Directorate. Bible Class and Prayer Warriors groups formed at DSCC in the late 1990’s by a small group of employees and a volunteer Chaplain Liaison of the Christian faith.