Mentoring, Training and Development News

The Defense Federal Community will host the annual Women's Summit March 27 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus' Armed Forces Reserve Center.

March 22, 2019 - The Defense Supply Center Columbus has announced the federal and military nominees for the Defense Federal Community’s 2019 Woman of the Year Award. Winners will be named during the Women’s Summit March 27 at the installation’s Armed Forces Reserve Building. The award ceremony will occur during the luncheon scheduled to begin at 11:30.

Skills to last a lifetime, theme of mentoring graduation ceremony

DLA Land and Maritime mentees and mentors graduate the Level II Mentoring Program Mar. 13 at Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium. The 58 mentees were the first class to have been selected on a competitive bases. The nine month program promotes and improves professional relationships and skillsets.

March 15, 2019 - ceremony that culminated nine months of dedication and work in the Level II Mentoring Program March 13 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium. Level II is a voluntary, formal mentoring program for associates at the general salary grades 9 through 12.

Carter G. Woodson recipients named

Todd Walker (center) was honored Feb. 27 as the 2019 Carter G. Woodson Community Award recipient for his outstanding contributions to the African American community. Also pictured from left to right: Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Equal Employment Opportunity Office Director Charles Palmer, Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Columbus Chief of Staff Wade Brockwell and DLA Land and Maritime Chief of Staff Air Force Col. Janette Ketchum.

March 11, 2019 - The 2019 Carter G. Woodson awardees were announced during the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ African American and Black History Month celebration Feb. 27.

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Mentoring is a personal enhancement strategy through which one person facilitates the development of another by sharing known resources, expertise, values, skills, perspectives, attitudes, and proficiencies. It allows the learner to build skills and knowledge while attaining goals for career development.