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Todd Briggs, who works as an acquisition supervisor in DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Operations, was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony this past November at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Columbus. He is presented his plaque by Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor (right) and Chip Tansill (left), Ohio Director of Veterans Affairs. Briggs joins his father Morris as the only father-son duo in the hall.

Jan. 14, 2016

Columbus employee inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A father’s guidance and the drive to help veterans in need paved the way to the Ohio Veterans Hall

These showers, along with restrooms and other parts of the men's and women's locker rooms at the FMWR Fitness Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus will look significantly different in six months after a renovation project. The project starts towards the end of January and should end sometime early summer.

Jan. 14, 2016

Fitness Center renovations set to begin

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A full-scale renovation of both the men’s and women’s showers and restrooms are set to begin at the

There are several ways for DSCC employees to find out about changes in the installation’s operating status if winter weather strikes the central Ohio region.

Jan. 11, 2016

When weather strikes know where to go for installation status

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If inclement winter weather strikes the central Ohio area, there are several ways Defense Supply

DSCC Security and Emergency Services will host training to keep the workforce better informed on what to expect and how to react during an active shooter situation. The training, to be held Jan. 14 inside the Building 20 auditorium, is in accordance with the F.B.I. recommended ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) program from the Texas State University.

Jan. 8, 2016

DSCC to hold active shooter response training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Security and Emergency Services will host training to keep the

LS1 Roberto Lucero and LS2 Jamey Smith of DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Maritime re-enlisted at the top of Lanikai Pillbox atop Ka'Iwa Ridge this December

Jan. 4, 2016

Two DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Sailors Reenlist

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — LS1 Roberto Lucero and LS2 Jamey Smith of DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Maritime re-enlisted at the top

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch presents the DLA Joint Reserve Forces Junior Officer of the Year award to Army Capt. Vince Barber at the 48th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Ceremony Dec. 10 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex in Ft. Belvoir, Va. Pictured with Busch and Barber is Land and Maritime commander Navy Rear Adm. John King, Robert A. McCullough, DLA Deputy Director J9, Joint Reserve Force, and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, DLA’s senior enlisted leader.

Dec. 17, 2015

DLA awards Columbus associates for achievement in 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several associates and a team with DLA Land and Maritime were awarded by the agency for superior work in 2015 at the 48th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Ceremony Dec. 10 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex in Ft. Belvoir, Va.

Current and former Marines from the Columbus area pose for a group photo at the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday Celebration inside the Building 20 auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 10.

Dec. 10, 2015

Columbus Marines celebrate Corps’ 240th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The few and the proud, along with several of their co-workers and friends, gathered inside the

Nov. 11, 2015

Associates urged to prepare for safe driving this winter season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Driving the appropriate speed for road conditions and preparing your vehicle are critical to driving

Mary Jo Dust earned the Superior Civilian Service Award for her work while deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. She was recognized by Navy Rear Adm. John King’s at his DLA Land and Maritime’s commander’s Town Hall Oct. 21.

Nov. 9, 2015

Commander recaps successful 2015 in Columbus, provides glimpse into the next year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On “Back to the Future Day,” the commander of DLA Land and Maritime reviewed a successful Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 while looking ahead to 2016.

With dozens of spectators looking on and hurling water balloons in their direction, DLA Land and Maritime teams from the (l-r) Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps take off during the first heat of the inaugural Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta at the Eagle Eye Golf Course Oct. 16. The Navy team overcame a slow start to win the first heat and ultimately lost in the finals to a civilian team from Business Process Support.

Nov. 4, 2015

Land and Maritime celebrates Navy’s birthday at inaugural Regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Service members and associates took to the open waters on Defense Supply Center Columbus Oct. 16 for

Ken Abrams, Combat Vehicles and Small Arms Division Chief, provides continuous learning training to the Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) workforce.

Oct. 30, 2015

Land and Maritime’s workforce training strengthens lifecycle logistics initiatives

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic Engagement is one of five goals advanced by our DLA Director to propel the organization

Six Better Buying Power (BBP) Star awards were presented in the Director’s Town Hall session Oct. 7.

Oct. 23, 2015

Associates recognized as BBP Stars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates recognized as BBP StarsDLA Land and Maritime’s workforce continues to make great

Oct. 19, 2015

Lack of sight doesn’t mean lack of vision

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Steve Ogletree woke up the morning of July 29, 2003, he couldn’t see out of his left eye. His doctor, who diagnosed him with a detached retina, told him it was a 50/50 chance he would lose his other eye in the future.

Oct. 8, 2015

DSCC celebrates opening of Mission Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mission Park was previously nothing more than a stretch of grass on Defense Supply Center Columbus,

POW/MIA Table of Remembrance Toast performed by the USAF OSU ROTC Arnold Air Society, Detachment 645 during commemoration event.

Oct. 8, 2015

Land and Maritime's POW/MIA ceremony honors service members, family sacrifices

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a day that America has historically recognized the heroic efforts of its military service members DLA Land and Maritime hosted its 2015 POW/MIA Commemoration Ceremony in the Building 20 Auditorium with more than 300 people in attendance.