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Oct. 8, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests crisis response at Defense Supply Center Columbus

Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were tested during a full-scale crisis response exercise Sept. 19.

July 2, 2024

DSCC named top installation by Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III named Defense Supply Center Columbus as one of six installations to receive the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The winning installations were announced in a Defense.gov news release July 1.

Jan. 18, 2024

Where to go for DSCC winter weather info

The Defense Supply Center Columbus is gearing up for another wintry weekend of single-digit temperatures. There are several ways DSCC employees can find out about changes to the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.

Jan. 17, 2024

Protecting Ohio waters this winter – be salt smart

Did you know that it only takes one teaspoon of road salt to permanently pollute five gallons of water to a level that is toxic for freshwater ecosystems? While salt application to roadways is a common practice for driver safety, the excess salt may pollute streams and lakes making it difficult for fish, frogs, mussels, insects and waterfowl to survive.

Dec. 14, 2023

DSCC community celebrates retiring deputy site director

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the career of DLA Installation Management – Columbus Deputy Site Director Mike Wood in a retirement ceremony Dec. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Sept. 12, 2023

DSCC firefighters remember 9/11

Twenty-two years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, firefighters with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Fire and Emergency Services held a Patriot Day tribute September 11, with a flag raising and stair climb at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Aug. 10, 2023

Installation exercise to test emergency response capabilities

The Defense Supply Center Columbus will conduct a full-scale active shooter exercise Aug. 17 to test emergency response procedures.

Aug. 3, 2023

DLA Police build trust, camaraderie at National Night Out at Noon event

The Defense Logistics Agency Police Department hosted its second annual National Night Out at Noon event Aug. 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park Pavilion.

May 11, 2023

DLA Maritime Portsmouth’s strong safety culture results in ongoing milestone

As of May 5, Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has gone 14 months without a workplace injury.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center.  The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.