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Oct. 16, 2018
Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.
Oct. 8, 2018
DSCC associate saves life on commute home
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s all about being in the right place at the right time,” but these words couldn’t be truer for Daniel McCombs. It was dark outside and he was focused on ensuring the safety of the witnesses. This is when he noticed the car on flames and heard someone was still inside, he immediately went into response mode – trying to figure out how to save the driver.
Oct. 5, 2018
National Preparedness activities conclude on DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus completed a number of activities during National Preparedness Month. DSCC’s goal was to provide information to installation employees to make them better prepared for emergencies at home, at work and in the community.
Oct. 4, 2018
DLA Land and Maritime Academy returns this fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Academy will be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 from 8 – 4 p.m. in Building 11 room 801.
Oct. 3, 2018
Associates bring hope to Mission Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mission Park welcomed Hope Garden as its newest memorial during a dedication event Oct. 2 kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hope Garden is a living memorial to those who have lost their lives to abuse and a symbol of the resilience of survivors.
DISA honors retirees with more than 600 years of combined federal service.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Communications Line of Business and EcoSystem Chief Robert Reed officiated the Defense Information Systems Agency-Columbus Retirement Ceremony Sept. 25 to celebrate 22 retiring employees. The employees were from the Infrastructure Directorate, Services Directorate, and Development and Business Center.
Sept. 28, 2018
Prepare to log in to your phone starting October 12
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates will soon experience changes to phone use as part of the Agency’s deployment of new telephone services. Starting Oct. 12, DLA Information Operations will implement the Extension Mobility feature for Enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol systems in Columbus – joining other DLA major subordinate commands to make the move in recent months. Some phone numbers are exempt from the roll out, including conference rooms, emergency services, command and other identified telephone lines.
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. 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. 18, 2018
Suppliers learn tips for government contracting at free training session
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly 50 suppliers from across the country took part in a two-day training session Sept. 11-12 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on how to do business with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Sept. 13, 2018
Associates, retirees swing into fun at the 2018 Commander’s Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer hosted the 21st Annual Commander’s Cup at the Eagle Eye Golf Course Sept. 7. The event builds comradery across various directorates and tenants on the installation.
TACOM, DLA Land and Maritime strategic partnership ensures readiness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — “The big test is ‘Are we ready?' Are we ready to equip the Warfighter to fight the next fight?” said DSCC and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer. This question of readiness was the foundation of the visit between Palmer and Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Mitchell, commander for TACOM.
Aug. 31, 2018
Land and Maritime associates band together
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A chance encounter between a homeless Marine Corps Purple Heart recipient and a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate on a regular grocery store run gave birth to a grassroots effort to make a difference and changed the course of two lives in the process.
Aug. 27, 2018
MWR helps racers beat the summer heat
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the summer, finding a way to beat the heat can be a challenge but the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation division found a solution.