DLA News Archive

July 30, 2019

Commentary: DLA Makes Me the Lucky One

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adults far into their career always say we are “the lucky ones” because we have a clean slate to start our careers in whichever direction we choose to push ourselves. However, for a while, I believed it was those successful career people who were the lucky ones.

July 30, 2019

2020 Solicitation for FY20 DLA Enterprise Rotation Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The developmental assignments have been posted for the FY20 DLA Enterprise Rotation Program. Nominations are now being accepted. Enterprise assignments are cross-organizational, at the GS-11 through GS-15 level, and range in length from 3 to 12 months. Assignments are available at several locations throughout the Agency and begin in January 2020 or shortly thereafter.

July 8, 2019

Celebrating the Comeback of the Burning River, 1969-2019

To many, the Cuyahoga River fire on June 22, 1969 represents a turning point for environmental regulation. This river caught the attention of a nation due to excessive water pollution. Certainly not the worst, it was thrust to the forefront as a symbol of environmental degradation. With the formation of the U.S. EPA in 1970 and passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, changes were in store for all waterways in the United States. In addition to the Clean Water Act, the Cuyahoga River was one of 43 Areas of Concern identified by the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. These programs and regulations were focused on improving the lives of those both in and near the water. Now 50 years later, how is this river doing in its recovery “fueled” by local, state and federal partners?

July 8, 2019

A night of healing: taking back ourselves

Sexual Assault and Abuse Awareness Event Jul7 28 at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine. Event information is provided for awareness only through the DLA SAPR Program and no government or DLA endorsement is intended.

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 26, 2019

Understanding PTSD focus of seminar

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime EAP Manager Drew Henderson hosted a seminar on Understanding PTSD for associates June 25 in the Buckeye Room at DSCC. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault.

June 25, 2019

Director of Acquisition visits DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Director of Acquisition Matthew Beebe visited DLA Land and Maritime for his bi-annual Senior Procurement Executive visit June 19. During his visit he facilitated a focus group with the acquisition workforce that included discussions on supply chain security, workforce development and acquisition specific system challenges.

June 24, 2019

DLA police officer assists with accident on way to work

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer Watkins assisted with an accident on his way to work June 15.

June 12, 2019

DSCC ensures safety through continued assessments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Functional area subject matter experts from the Defense Supply Center Columbus Installation Management along with Corps of Engineers Protective Design Center personnel conducted a local vulnerability assessment of the installation June 4-6.

June 5, 2019

DSCC and the Environmental Division

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The environment is a focus for many June observances such as World Environment Day, Nature Photography Day and National Pollinator Week. Environment conservation is an ongoing effort at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.