DLA News Archive

Jan. 28, 2021

Columbus emergency professionals honored at DLA Annual Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight Columbus employees and two teams garnered top honors in the 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency. Due to current health guidelines, employees received recognition via a virtual ceremony that is scheduled to be released later this month. As part of that recognition, DLA Land and Maritime is highlighting several Columbus recipients each week. The second group includes two emergency professionals and the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ fire department.

Dec. 18, 2020

DLA award winners announced, eight from Columbus workforce named

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight Columbus employees and two teams garnered top honors in the 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency this week. Three award recipients are assigned to DLA Land and Maritime’s Land Supplier Operations Directorate, two work for DLA Installation Management – Columbus and the three remaining individual awardees are from the Safety and Occupational Health Division, Procurement Process Support Directorate and Joint Reserve Force, respectively.

Oct. 2, 2020

Fire Prevention Week focuses on safety during pandemic conditions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week is observed nationally during October 4-10. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Sept. 18, 2020

Mask wear makes workplace safer for everyone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the beginning of the Pandemic, wearing masks or face coverings have been a hot topic of discussion. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, our guidance regarding mask wear while on the Defense Supply Center Columbus is clear.

Feb. 5, 2020

Spring-like weather ends, associates prepare for cold

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the sun set over Defense Supply Center Columbus Feb. 3, it marked the end of a handful of Spring-like days in Central Ohio. Associates enjoyed temperatures in the low 60s thanks to a wave of warm weather.

Nov. 27, 2019

December to bring building access changes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Dec. 1, the Defense Supply Center Columbus will change the way individuals will access buildings. In keeping with Department of Defense directives to move to one card for access, DSCC Security and Emergency Services will be deactivating the LENEL building badges currently being used for building access. After this date, DSCC personnel will use their Common Access Card for building or room access.

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. 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 2, 2019

Blood Drive - July 10

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive July 10 from 9:30 am -1:30 pm in the Community Center, Bldg. 14. You are eligible to donate if your previous donation was on or prior to May 15, 2019.

June 12, 2019

NASA visits DSCC, ensuring safety of installations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — NASA John Glenn security and engineer personnel visited the Defense Supply Center Columbus June 3. The visit included a tour and review of the North Yearling ACP with the DSCC Security Operations Chief and NASA personnel.