DLA News Archive

May 22, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Bryce Saxon

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs who serve as first responders for DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 20, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Skyler Dougher

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/emergency medical technicians who serve as first responders for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 18, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Joseph Dougher

COLUMBUS, Ohio — May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” Joseph Dougher shares details about his job as a firefighter/paramedic and station captain for Defense Logistics Agency Fire and Emergency Services in Columbus, Ohio.

May 14, 2026

Honoring the badge: DSCC hosts interagency ceremony for National Police Week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Local and federal law enforcement partners gathered at the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 11 to observe the start of National Police Week. The ceremony served as a tribute to fallen officers and recognized the ongoing service of those who protect DSCC and its surrounding communities.

Feb. 24, 2026

DLA Weapons Support hosts Senior Executive Service sync with key Navy partners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Maritime Customer Operations Directorate hosted a Senior Executive Service synchronization event at Defense Supply Center Columbus Feb. 5 with key stakeholders from Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command.

Nov. 20, 2025

DSCC celebrates Marine Corps’ 250-year legacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A spirited celebration of warrior legacy resonated throughout the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium Nov. 19, as the installation’s workforce gathered for a birthday ceremony commemorating 250 years of America’s ‘first to fight, ready to win’ force – the United States Marine Corps.

Sept. 23, 2025

DSCC celebrates U.S Air Force’s 78th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The federal workforce on Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated the United States Air Force’s 78th birthday Sept. 18 with a ceremony in the installation’s Operations Center auditorium.

Sept. 22, 2025

DLA director outlines transformation vision for Columbus workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly for a town hall and review of the agency’s 2026 Annual Operating Plan Sept. 12 at the Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 22, 2025

DSCC ‘Agency Neighbor Tour’ unlocks innovation with Ohio Army National Guard

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A recent visit to the Ohio Army National Guard's Combined Support Maintenance Shop by a group of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates illustrated the pivotal role of local collaboration in bolstering operational readiness. What began as a site tour for Defense Supply Center Columbus neighbors on May 13, quickly evolved into a dynamic networking exchange.

Jan. 28, 2022

Defense Supply Center Columbus welcomes new site director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kristine Freels is the new Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Site Director. Freels replaces Dan Bell who retired in December.