Defense Supply Center Columbus to celebrate 100 years of military support at May 4 event

What: Defense Supply Center Columbus will host a ceremony and historic presentation on the installation’s centennial anniversary to celebrate 100 years of logistics and Warfighter support.

Who: The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Army Brig. Gen. Steve Stivers, director of the Ohio National Guard Joint Staff, with additional remarks by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic and Defense Finance and Accounting Service Columbus Director Pamela Franceschi.

When: Friday, May 4, at 10 a.m.

Where: The ceremony will take place inside the installation’s Building 20 auditorium, followed by a reception and display of historic memorabilia and military vehicles.

How: Media interested in attending should contact the Public Affairs Office at (614) 692-2328 / (614) 692-2502 or dla.land.and.maritime.public.affairs@dla.mil for additional details. RSVPs are required no later than 24 hours prior to the event due to enhanced security screening procedures and to expedite installation access on the day of the event. Plan to arrive at the Yearling Road Visitor’s Center no later than 45 minutes prior to the event. To read more about the rich history of DSCC, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xQZyT.

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For 100 years, the Defense Supply Center Columbus has been a vital logistics center, providing support to U.S. forces and other federal agencies across the globe. As DSCC’s largest tenant, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime maintains command oversight of the installation. Find more news and information at www.dla.mil/landandmaritime.

Defense Supply Center Columbus

401 N. Yearling Road

Columbus, Ohio

43218-3990

DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs Office

Media Contact: (614) 692-2328

DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Public.Affairs@dla.mil