DLA News Archive

Sept. 27, 2018

DSCC hosts Air Force’s 71st birthday celebration, Airmen honored for service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Airmen, former Airmen and associates gathered in the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center auditorium Sept. 21 to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday.

Sept. 25, 2018

Central Ohio small businesses gain millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime announced that more than $120 million in government contracting dollars have been awarded to Ohio small businesses since the beginning of the fiscal year. Third quarter numbers released today reflect an increase of more than $40 million from the first half of the fiscal year. Nearly $37 million in award dollars have gone to small businesses in the Columbus region – an increase of more than $7 million in the third quarter. The Columbus Metropolitan Region encompasses the following counties according to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Logan, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union.

Sept. 24, 2018

DPAA official talks challenges, progress in accounting for America’s missing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community commemorated Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 21 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Since 1986, the third Friday in September is set aside to remember those taken prisoner or reported missing in America’s conflicts. This year’s featured speaker was Jack Kull, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s Strategic Coordinator for Southeast Asia.

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. 20, 2018

Army wins by one stroke in golf tourney versus Marines

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Army came out on top at the 12th annual Army vs Marine Corps Golf Tournament Sept. 14 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Sept. 20, 2018

September New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting a new job can be confusing and stressful!

Sept. 20, 2018

August New Employees Orienation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — You may have seen some new faces around DLA Land and Maritime. The Buckeye hosted a small class of 7 new employees on August 29 and 30.

Sept. 20, 2018

July new employees ramp up police force

COLUMBUS, Ohio — You should feel a little bit safer around base!

Sept. 20, 2018

Leadership Development Council (LDC) Golf Outing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Friday August 24th was a beautiful day to be outside, enjoying a summer day, exercising and socializing with friends and co-workers.

Sept. 20, 2018

National Preparedness Month Weekly Tips

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Preparedness Month continues throughout the month of September. The theme for this year is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How." Personnel are encouraged to visit the websites in this message to better prepare themselves for an emergency.