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.

April 20, 2022

Pinwheel parade focuses on making children priority number one

Richmond, Va. — While April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Defense Department declares its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children all year long. In 2022, DOD leads these efforts with the campaign “All In To End Child Abuse.”

May 2, 2018

Awareness month concludes with pinwheel parade at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Child Development Center hosted a pinwheel parade May 1 to recognize the conclusion of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child.