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A display of posters with text white on black tells the stories of POW/MIA Day in a large vestibule area with doors to the outside on one side and a glass bottle wall on the other with an American Flag with the words We Are DLA above it. There is a table with a white cloth with a plate and other object on it. The table is empty. There is a vase with one rose as well on the table.

Sept. 21, 2023

POW/MIA observance at Land and Maritime tells the stories of the missing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When our nation goes to war, no matter the length or severity of the conflict, there are losses, and behind each loss is a story of a life lived and a sacrifice made. Several of those stories were highlighted with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s observance in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day from September 14 -20.

A black swallowtail sits on a purple thistle in a large prairie habitat with warm season grasses and flowers.

Sept. 18, 2023

Defense Supply Center Columbus prairie boosts biodiversity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On any given day in the summer and early fall, hundreds of bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators can be seen enjoying the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply Center Columbus established by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Environmental Division in 2017.

A large group of people in military uniforms and business attire stand in front of a group of military flags. All are smiling.

Sept. 14, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation discuss shared strategies at visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior leaders welcomed their DLA Aviation counterparts to Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 29 for continued collaboration between the sister organizations.

Automation feat earns Cherry Point team Q3 kudos

Sept. 13, 2023

Automation feat earns Cherry Point team Q3 kudos

Richmond, Va. — Answering a challenge from Defense Logistics Agency headquarters to implement the use of automation software in Material Management, the Requisition Alert Robot team, commonly called the RA BOT team at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, stepped up and developed a solution that earned them the Defense Logistics Agency Director’s Strategic Goals Award for the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Firefighters prepare a flag to raise from a ladder truck.

Sept. 12, 2023

DSCC firefighters remember 9/11

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twenty-two years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, firefighters with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Fire and Emergency Services held a Patriot Day tribute September 11, with a flag raising and stair climb at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

National Preparedness Month

Sept. 12, 2023

National Preparedness Month, a chance to bring awareness to insider threats

RICHMOND, Va. — At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, the potential threat posed by an insider, a trusted person who takes advantage of his or her access to do harm to the organization’s mission, products, resources, personnel, facilities, information, equipment, network, or systems is continual and ever-changing.

The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew readies DLA Aviation's, Herman Wilson, for an interview at the Bellwood Manor House, at Defense Supply Center, Richmond Virginia,

Sept. 7, 2023

Paranormal film crew returns to the Bellwood Manor House

RICHMOND, Va. — The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia to film possible paranormal activity at various locations throughout DSCR August 25 – 27, 2023.

A group of people pose in a meeting room.

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

Summer slam a hit with employees at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point.

Aug. 31, 2023

Cherry Point employees enjoy a “summer slam” of a time during team building event

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently got the chance to let their hair down and enjoy time away from their workspaces during the Summer Slam employee appreciation

DLA Aviation Gunnery Sgt. is proof not all heroes wear a cape.

Aug. 30, 2023

Humble hero receives prestigious military award

RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.

Group of people pose for a photo in open area with white walls and floor, and black mat on floor.

Aug. 25, 2023

Culture survey feedback takes training to new heights at Aberdeen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — New associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land – Aberdeen are immersing into DLA culture and gaining skills to succeed with enhanced onboarding efforts developed by the detachment’s Culture Council.

Police officers in uniform walk in a hallway toward camera, aiming blue replica training guns.

Aug. 24, 2023

DSCC first responders, workforce refine emergency action plans during active shooter exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were put to the test during a full-scale active shooter exercise Aug. 17.

Text with the DLA emblem and a hand

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.

Two Navy reservist officers are pictured side by side.

Aug. 21, 2023

2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.

Foundation affords military veterans the opportunity to integrate back into their communities through sports officiating.

Aug. 11, 2023

Foundation gives military veterans the opportunity to go from uniforms to zebra stripes

RICHMOND, Va. — During the week, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Morlan is a weapons systems program officer for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound and P-8 Poseidon aircraft within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Navy Customer Facing Division. During college football and basketball seasons, you will most likely find Morlan spending his weekends, calling fouls, double dribbles and unnecessary roughness.