DLA News Archive

June 29, 2018

Commentary: Active Shooter Exercise from a Volunteers Viewpoint

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As I read the May Command Daily Announcements, I came across, “ROLE PLAYER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED” and I was intrigued.

June 19, 2018

Join the DSCC Wellness Council

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Wellness Council is open to all associates working at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

June 5, 2018

June New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation will take place in the Building 20 Buckeye Room June 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and June 21from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 22, 2018

Commentary: Kevin Zantt exemplifies DLA Culture of Caring

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most awesome things happened to me May 16. On May 14, I went to the cafeteria. When I got to the register to pay for my lunch, I only had $5 in my hand; mind you I came into the cafeteria with $25. I was upset about losing $20 but just chalked it up as a lost.

May 20, 2018

DSCC EMS Week - A Look at EMTs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus highlights a few Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics during the 2018 National EMS Week as a way to thank the DSCC EMS team for answering the call and providing quality care to associates and local community members in their time of need.

May 20, 2018

National EMS Week 2018 celebrated at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's theme: "EMS Strong: Stronger Together" is a reminder that Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics remain committed to the tough work that requires passion, purpose and heart to carry out well every day, often in difficult circumstances. This year, each day has a unique theme highlighting EMS Strong: Stronger Together.

May 20, 2018

EMS Strong: Stronger Together

COLUMBUS, Ohio — EMS week was first nationally recognized in 1974 when President Gerald R. Ford signed the Emergency Medical Services Systems bill. This year the emphasis is on the theme “Stronger Together.”

May 18, 2018

Two associates complete Advanced Tactical Operations Medical Specialist course at the Ohio Fire Academy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tactical Emergency Medical Services is nothing new to the Department of Defense. For years, combat medics have been providing lifesaving care during combat operations in less than ideal conditions. Today, civilian medics are taking the knowledge that’s been gained from the battlefront and using it to save the lives of victims involved in hostile events where large loss of blood is a concern and survivability is limited to minutes.

May 14, 2018

A close call for a DLA Land and Maritime associate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — What would you do if you knew today was your last day alive? Going to work would likely not be on the top of your list. Brenda Minnema, a management and program analyst for the People and Culture Directorate at DLA Land and Maritime, almost experienced just that April 11.

April 1, 2018

Go Green at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Environmental Office is on a mission – a mission to make a difference not only for the workforce today, but for generations to come. Environmental initiatives at DSCC span from community projects and recycling to land use and air quality and everything in between.