DLA Pacific News

April 8, 2021

Pacific Fury 21.2: An exercise in One Team, One Fight

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency planners from various DLA entities converged upon the DLA Indo-Pacific Synchronization Operations Center at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, recently to participate in and support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercise, Pacific Fury 21.

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.

April 8, 2021

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.

April 2, 2021

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.

March 26, 2021

Passing of former commander of the Columbus supply center, 82

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Defense Construction Supply Center commander and retired Army Maj. Gen. John P. Dreska, who led the merger of four separate military service commissary systems into one efficient worldwide agency as the first commander of the Defense Commissary Agency, passed away March 15 after a brief illness. He was 82.

March 26, 2021

DSCC Toastmasters Clubs to host joint meeting, competition March 31

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus is home to three Toastmasters International Clubs and this week anyone assigned to the installation will have the opportunity to see how Toastmasters may benefit them when the three clubs host a joint meeting and competition.

March 20, 2021

USAF master sergeant honored for Korea contributions

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amanda Hall recently received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her agency service in South Korea.

March 19, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new chief of staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Navy Capt. Dinis Pimentel joined the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership team as chief of staff this month following the departure of Air Force Col. Samuel Payne for his new assignment at DLA headquarters.

March 19, 2021

Land and Maritime Public Affairs Specialists honored with 2020 DLA Journalism Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized two DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs Specialists for garnering top awards during the 2020 DLA Journalism Award competition. The competition is held annually and showcases DLA’s most effective journalism contributions to the DLA mission.