DLA News Archive

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 17, 2019

Earth Day comes to life for children at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Earth Day approaches, youth at MWR Child Development Center learn about reuse, reduce and recycle. The discussion focused on landfills and why it’s important to reduce the amount of refuse generated.

April 16, 2019

Mobile devices and OPSEC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mobile devices are being introduced into the Department of Defense at an astonishing rate. The Defense Logistics Agency defines mobile devices as a wireless-enabled portable device. These include but are not limited to iPhones, iPads and tablets.

April 12, 2019

Breakfast, key messages start associates day on right path

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The benefits of breakfast extend past starting the day off right for associates at DLA Land and Maritime as they received key messages on leadership from Chief of Staff Air Force Col. Janette Ketchum April 10.

April 11, 2019

Leadership Spotlight: Capt. David M. Lockney

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This edition of the “Mentoris Times” features an interview with Navy Capt. David M. Lockney. Lockney is the director of Maritime Customer Operations and has over 27 years of Naval Service and seven months experience in the federal government with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

April 11, 2019

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response hosts second annual Teal Tea

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Teal Tea was held as part of the monthly activities to raise awareness for Sexual Assault and Prevention Month.

April 8, 2019

Governor assesses Ohio’s importance to nation’s military defense strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer hosted Joseph Zeis during an installation orientation visit April 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Zeis was recently appointed to Governor Mike DeWine’s staff as the aerospace and defense advisor.

April 8, 2019

Spring into action: MWR and Environmental team up to offer volunteer opportunities for associates

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates looking to take a more active, hands-on role in improving the environment are now able to make an impact on the installation. DLA Installation Operations at Columbus Welfare and Recreation Division and Environmental Division volunteer opportunities include the Butterfly Club, Bluebird Box Team and the CDC Garden Team.

April 5, 2019

Information fair kicked off April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted an information fair during lunch in the Operation Center Café April 3. The fair provided information and resources available at DSCC and in the surrounding community for survivors of sexual assault and their advocates.

April 4, 2019

Seeds of hope planted at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention, Defense Supply Center Columbus associates gathered at Hope Garden in Mission Park to place pinwheels and spread seeds around the garden April 1. April is the designated Child Abuse Prevention Month and blue is the color associated with the cause.