DLA News Archive

Sept. 10, 2021

A Word from the Employee Assistance Program Manager

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At Land and Maritime, we have an Active-Duty component, a number of Guard and Reserve personnel, and many veterans. 

May 13, 2020

New Normal?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — COVID-19! Stay at Home orders! Virtual Learning! These are difficult times as we navigate isolation and try to keep up with our work. Whether we are Senior Executive Service, Military or Defense Logistics Agency General Schedule-level employees, we face uncertainty and uncharted territory. Many of us have already teleworked and become familiar with the hurdles of our home network or secure sites: lagging, locking, or just molasses-slow load times. It is frustrating and annoying. Knowing all this, we must accept it and adapt to overcome. This is especially true with video conferencing!

Nov. 21, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director retirement announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Retirement Ceremony in honor of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director, Robert L. Boggs Ph.D, is being held in the Building 20 Auditorium Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Nov. 20, 2019

Associates recognize World Diabetes Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Wellness Council along with the Diabetes Support Group sponsored a Lunch and Learn for associates recognizing World Diabetes Day Nov. 14 in the Building 20 Cardinal Room.

Oct. 8, 2019

Resiliency fair hosts vendors Covering four pillars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Sept. 25th, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s People and Culture organization and the Wellness Council hosted the fourth annual Resiliency Resource Fair where associates found information and resources on each of the four pillars: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social.

Aug. 30, 2019

Elder Care Resource Fair at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over a dozen county, state, and federal resources and nonprofit organizations attend Elder Care Resource Fair at Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 20 during the lunch hours sharing information with DSCC associates.

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.

March 11, 2019

Leadership Development Council holds summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Leadership Development Council Leadership Summit was held Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The catered, lunch event featured dynamic speakers - each providing their leadership thoughts on one chosen letter of the word L-E-A-D-E-R.

Jan. 17, 2019

DFAS Columbus Hosts Unique Holiday Party

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wednesday, Dec. 19, DLA People and Culture associates assist DFAS Columbus' Funds Requirement Division held a unique holiday party benefitting Franklin County Children Services.

Dec. 20, 2018

DSCC gets new lead for Diabetes Support Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tessie Stanford stepped up to be the new Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Diabetes Support Group Lead effective Dec. 1, 2018.