COLUMBUS, Ohio –
Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) hosted an Employee Appreciation Day June 12 for the entire Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce, transforming the installation into a lively, community‑focused celebration filled with games, food and opportunities to reconnect.
From the moment the festivities began, the atmosphere shifted — lighter, more energetic, and unmistakably centered on the DSCC employees who keep the warfighter’s mission moving every day.
Games and activities were spread across the ground, drawing employees from every corner of the installation. Cornhole boards stayed busy keeping groups laughing and competing throughout the day. Even those who didn’t jump into the games found themselves cheering on coworkers they’d only ever interacted with over email. The sense of camaraderie was impossible to miss.
Food trucks lined the central area, quickly becoming one of the event’s biggest gathering points. The smell of barbecue, tacos, sandwiches and sweet treats drifted through the air as employees shared long conversations over even longer lunches. The entire event turned into a chance to slow down, swap stories and enjoy time with colleagues outside the usual work routine.
Under one of the tents, different groups and vendors hosted their own stations — everything from demonstrations to informal meet‑and‑greets. These stops gave employees a chance to explore the breadth of work happening around them, often discovering roles and projects they hadn’t known existed. Many walked away with a deeper appreciation for how interconnected the installation truly is.
DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, spent time moving through each area, with other DLA leaders, offering personal thanks and acknowledging the dedication, professionalism and resilience that define the workforce. Their presence underscored the purpose of the event: to recognize the people whose expertise and commitment drive the warfighter mission forward every day.
As the event wound down, the energy settled into something warm and lasting. Employees left smiling, recharged, and reminded that they are part of a community — not just a workplace. The event was successful because it was fun, and because it made people feel valued, connected, and proud of the work they do.