DLA News Archive

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 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 3, 2019

Women’s History Month event focuses on women’s health

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime Safety and Occupational Health Office, in coordination with The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, hosted the Annual Mammography Screening event at the Defense Supply Center Columbus March 20.

Feb. 1, 2019

Snow Warriors working hard to reopen the installation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC might be closed today, but the installation’s Snow Warriors are hard at work clearing the roads and sidewalks.

Dec. 14, 2018

Associates, teams honored during DLA 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency announced the winners of the DLA 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program Dec. 13 in the auditorium of the Andrew T. McNamara Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Columbus secured top honors in seven categories, recognizing six associates and two teams for their outstanding contributions. Get to know the 2018 Defense Supply Center Columbus and DLA Land and Maritime award winners.

Nov. 28, 2018

Commander hosts town hall, recognizes award winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Dynamic Operating Plan and observations from his first 100 days of command were the focus of Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer’s second town hall since taking the helm of DLA Land and Maritime.

Nov. 2, 2018

James Road Gate construction update

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The James Road Gate will close to privately owned vehicles (POVs) until just after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Oct. 17, 2018

Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 7 - 13. It was first established in 1922. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge issued the first proclamation for fire prevention week, making it a national observance. DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services recognizes the importance of fire prevention and fire safety education. FES holds several specialized events each year during fire prevention week.

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.

Oct. 5, 2018

National Preparedness activities conclude on DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus completed a number of activities during National Preparedness Month. DSCC’s goal was to provide information to installation employees to make them better prepared for emergencies at home, at work and in the community.