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Oct. 3, 2019
DSCC Highlights National Preparedness Month Activities
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Security Operations Branch, Security & Emergency Services Division, DLA Installation Management Columbus planned and coordinated participation in numerous events and activities as part of National Preparedness Month during the month of September. The goal was to provide information to installation employees to make them better prepared for emergencies at home, at work and in the community.
Oct. 1, 2019
Land and Maritime associate named to Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Veterans Services announced the 2019 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame class in a statement Sept. 26. Army Col. John Dreska is among 20 inductees who will be inducted in November for their post-military service and accomplishments. In addition to his military service, Dreska works for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime as the division chief for batteries, tires and engines.
Sept. 26, 2019
Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development Continues
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Planning and Industrial Support Division conducted an Industrial Support Activity training session Sept. 5 with personnel from the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama, their second iteration in a series of planned training sessions. The training is designed to strengthen partnerships, improve customer support and connect the efforts of the DLA team with the outcomes achieved at the ISA. Strong Partnerships is one of five lines of effort advanced by Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams as a roadmap to ensure victory against trans-regional multi-domain threats, in an increasingly complex global environment.
Sept. 20, 2019
Ohio Airmen celebrate 72 years of aerial support
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The senior Air Force officer in command of The Ohio State University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps highlighted the Defense Federal Community’s 72nd Air Force birthday Sept. 18 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium.
Sept. 10, 2019
DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander retires following 32 years of service
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven celebrated 32 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium September 6 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, where she previously completed 29 years of Federal Service as a civilian logistician. In her final assignment, Haven served as the DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander. Haven, a native of Philadelphia, is an alumnus of The University of Maryland and holds a Master of Business Administration from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Haven stated she joined the Navy after falling in love with logistics in college and wanted to be part of the military’s vast, global mission.
Sept. 9, 2019
Family celebrates Army Officer's promotion
It was a family celebration Sept. 6 when Maj. Bruce Neighbor was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Neighbor’s wife, Kristin, and sons, Zane (left) and Zachary (right), were on hand to place their father’s new rank on his uniform during a ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime headquarters, where Neighbor is a member of the DLA Joint Reserve Force.
DLA Director visits Land and Maritime to assess operational posture
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited DLA Land and Maritime Sept. 5 through Sept. 6 to get an in-person update on the business operations and how they’ve been integrated into DLA’s Strategic Plan. He also presided over the Sept. 6 retirement ceremony of Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, Director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force, before leaving Columbus, Ohio.
Land Supplier Operations achieves Nine Year Material Availability High
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With more than 2.15 million servicemen and women serving in more than 160 countries and nearly 4,800
Aug. 23, 2019
Congressman Turner visits Defense Supply Center Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer, along with Defense Finance and Accounting Services - Columbus Director Pamela Franceschi hosted Rep. Michael R. Turner during an installation visit Aug. 23 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Turner represents the 10th Congressional District of Ohio made up of Montgomery, Greene, and Fayette Counties.
Aug. 16, 2019
OSHA Safe + Sound campaign held at Defense Supply Center Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 14 at DSCC to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.
Aug. 15, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime successfully completes week long Agency Management Review
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A team of more than 30 subject matter experts completed an intensive, week long internal review at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime at Defense Supply Center Columbus to identify best practices to apply across the agency.
Aug. 9, 2019
Get to Know the ATO
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime welcomes the new Antiterrorism Officer to DSCC. Jared Kocsis joined the team August 4.
Aug. 6, 2019
DSCC talks trash
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Environmental Division is focused on reducing solid waste diversion for the installation. The installation minimizes solid waste generation through source reduction, recycling, reuse or composting. The Environmental Division has made it easy for associates to participate in assist in meeting its goals and help the environment while also providing tips for continued efforts at home.
Aug. 1, 2019
OSHA Safe + Sound Safety Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division will host the OSHA Safe + Sound Safety Campaign, an interactive, informational fair, Aug. 14 from 11a.m. -1p.m. in the Operations Center Buckeye and Cardinal rooms at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The annual event is held to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s nationwide campaign.
July 29, 2019
Faith services offered at DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chaplain Liaisons provide encouragement to employees in support of the spiritual pillar of the DLA Land and Maritime Resiliency Program under the People and Culture Directorate. Bible Class and Prayer Warriors groups formed at DSCC in the late 1990’s by a small group of employees and a volunteer Chaplain Liaison of the Christian faith.