DLA News Archive

April 29, 2022

Pinwheel Parade educates, raises awareness of effects of child abuse

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A sense of normalcy was in the chilly morning air as the first Pinwheel Parade in two years stepped off from the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Child Development Center April 26. Children from the CDC hopped, walked, waddled and rode around the block waving their pinwheels escorted by DSCC Police, parents and CDC staff members.

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.

June 24, 2019

DLA police officer assists with accident on way to work

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer Watkins assisted with an accident on his way to work June 15.

May 16, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Gregory Adams

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Gregory Adams started at DSCC six months ago.

May 14, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Sara Hedrick

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Sara Hedrick spent seven years as a military police officer before joining the DSCC team five months ago.

May 12, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Kevin Novak

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Meet DLA Police Sergeant Kevin Novak. Novak has been an officer for 20 years and at DSCC for 10 of those years.

May 10, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Police Week Spotlight

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Police Week takes place May 12 - 18 in 2019. As part of Police Week observances, DLA Land and Maritime will spotlight officers who selflessly secure and protect DSCC and its people every day.

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.

May 14, 2018

Police Week underway at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police Sergeant Joseph Rocha recites a proclamation announcing the start of National Police Week during a May 14 ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Jan. 17, 2018

Combat Trafficking in Person Prevention Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Human trafficking is a crime that victimizes millions around the world and represents one of the greatest human rights abuses of our time. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.