DLA News Archive

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. 13, 2018

Associates, retirees swing into fun at the 2018 Commander’s Cup

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer hosted the 21st Annual Commander’s Cup at the Eagle Eye Golf Course Sept. 7. The event builds comradery across various directorates and tenants on the installation.

Sept. 5, 2018

Local county emergency alert - Information on how to sign up

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of National Preparedness Month, all personnel are encouraged to sign up for Local County Alerts for the county they reside and work. These systems are used to alert users of a terrorist situation, an emergency in a suburb, weather alerts or any emergency. Links to Franklin and surrounding counties to sign-up to receive alerts are listed below.

Sept. 1, 2018

National Preparedness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Preparedness Month recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.

Aug. 31, 2018

Land and Maritime associates band together

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A chance encounter between a homeless Marine Corps Purple Heart recipient and a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate on a regular grocery store run gave birth to a grassroots effort to make a difference and changed the course of two lives in the process.

Aug. 29, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime associates race across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates spent their weekend running 131 miles for cancer awareness Aug 24-25, as part of the fourth annual Columbus to Cincinnati Relay Run. Team "Are We There Yet?" completed the two-day running adventure across Ohio and raised more than $2,800 to help in the fight against cancer.

Aug. 27, 2018

DSCC celebrates Women’s Equality Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated Women’s Equality Day Aug. 22 with an outdoor observance at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park marked by music, food and fellowship. “Today we celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in the federal workplace,” said DSCC and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer.

Aug. 27, 2018

September is National Preparedness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — By Presidential Proclamation, September is designated as National Preparedness Month. The overarching theme for 2018 is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” Check out the various activities going on at DSCC in the article.

Aug. 24, 2018

OSHA Safe & Sound returns to DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 16 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.

Aug. 16, 2018

Puget Sound associate receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Puget Sound — Farally’s adroit leadership and meticulous adherence to procurement regulations ensured prompt and responsible support to PSNS and IMF customers while maintaining a spotless procurement performance record during her temporary assignment as the Agency Program Coordinator for the Government Purchase Card Program.