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April 21, 2021
DLA civilian, Army reservist promoted to brigadier general
LOS ANGELES — Army Reserve Col. John M. Dreska, a civilian Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime division chief, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general April 11 and assumed command of the Los Angeles-based 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
April 16, 2021
Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Dawes Arboretum
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dawes Arboretum appears to be a local favorite – an attraction on many local resident’s bucket lists – located in Newark, Ohio. What began as a farm and then became the land’s second owner’s dream fulfillment started as a 140-acre farm and has grown today to be a 2,000-acre rolling hill arboretum.
Teal Ribbon Relay, April awareness activities gain momentum as Land and Maritime hits nearly 800 miles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Numbers continue to pour in as the Teal Ribbon Relay hits its mid-point with less than two weeks to go in the Defense Logistics Agency’s signature Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month challenge.
April 15, 2021
Installation environmental office offers tips on landscaping for wildlife
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spring has sprung in Ohio and many of us are spending more time at home. Naturally, this is a great time for lawn and garden improvements. If you’re in the market for some new bushes or trees, why not also attract more birds and butterflies? Any tree or shrub will provide so much more habitat than a lawn alone but consider taking it a step further and choosing a native variety.
DLA Maritime Portsmouth increases submarine support capacity
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has completed construction on a 29,000-square-foot addition to their maintenance facility that will significantly increase their maritime operational capacity.
April 8, 2021
Department of Defense awards Land and Maritime electronics engineer for advancing resistor technology
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Electronics Engineer Andrew Ernst was awarded the Department of Defense’s Defense Standardization Program Award for fiscal year 2020 for his outstanding leadership during the development of a new specification impacting bulk metal film chip resistors for high reliability and standard reliability applications.
Chief of Staff's Travel Log: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Took a trip to Metro Park’s Battelle Darby Creek, southwest of Columbus. This place is a gem! Well groomed – and wide – gravel trails are easy-to-moderate and in great condition. There are views of the Darby Creek, running fast now as we get into Spring.
April 2, 2021
Defense Supply Center Columbus provides COVID-19 vaccine to workforce
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After weeks of coordination, Defense Supply Center Columbus has begun COVID-19 vaccinations for DSCC personnel. First doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were administered March 30. Partnerships between the Defense Logistics Agency, Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Ohio Army National Guard resulted in the activation of the local vaccination site.
Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Hocking Hills
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Visited Hocking Hills this past weekend. Thanks to some great recommendations. Located about one hour from Defense Supply Center Columbus, Hocking Hills offers a variety of services for outdoor activity. While we only hiked, the full list of available activities is really impressive.