DLA News Archive

April 4, 2019

Visionary Women: Journeys of persistence and resiliency recognized during 2019 Women’s Leadership Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A March 27 women’s leadership summit at DSCC honored contributions of women in central Ohio and highlighted their journeys of persistence and resiliency. The EEO office’s Federal Women’s Program hosted leading women from the fields of business, politics, government and military as part of its recognition of Women’s History Month.

March 22, 2019

Woman of the Year nominees announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus has announced the federal and military nominees for the Defense Federal Community’s 2019 Woman of the Year Award. Winners will be named during the Women’s Summit March 27 at the installation’s Armed Forces Reserve Building. The award ceremony will occur during the luncheon scheduled to begin at 11:30.

March 15, 2019

Puget Sound assists small businesses in discovering opportunities to work with DLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plays an important part in the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime family by serving as the primary advocate for PSNS and IMF supply support in Washington. As part of their outreach efforts, DLA Maritime - Puget Sound was one of 119 vendor booths at the Alliance Northwest Small Business Conference in Puyallup, Washington, March 7.

March 11, 2019

Carter G. Woodson recipients named

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2019 Carter G. Woodson awardees were announced during the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ African American and Black History Month celebration Feb. 27.

March 7, 2019

From poverty to public service: Franklin County commissioner delivers keynote address at Black History Month program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce delivered the keynote address at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ African American and Black History Month celebration Feb. 27. Boyce became the county’s first black commissioner when he was sworn into office in 2017. In a robust presentation to the military and civilian audience, Boyce reflected on the impact of African Americans throughout American history and shared personal stories from his own life.

Feb. 26, 2019

Campaign raises $1.1 million for charity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hit a significant milestone this month. With the conclusion of the latest Combined Federal Campaign season Feb. 22, campaign coordinators reported employee donations totaling $1.1 million over the last six years.

Feb. 1, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime resources the enterprise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime attended a local career event at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Jan. 18, 2019

DSCC honors King by remembering his dream

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates gathered to remember the past, celebrate the victories and were reminded to carry on the actions for the future during the Jan. 16 program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “It’s inspiring that we reflect earnestly on the ideals of diversity, tolerance and equality that he lived his life by,” said Ketchum as she introduced the keynote speaker, Chenelle Jones, Franklin University’s lead faculty for the Criminal Justice Administration.

Jan. 11, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring Program Protégés Support Community Outreach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring Program Class of 2020 has been at it again, continuing their efforts to be more involved in the community.

Dec. 7, 2018

NASA engineer talks culture, resilience at annual Native American heritage celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An aerospace engineer and Haudenosaunee tribal member headlined the Defense Federal Community’s Native American Heritage Month celebration Nov. 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.