DLA News Archive

May 29, 2018

Three former associates inducted into the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates joined the Land and Maritime Hall of Fame at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Building 20 Auditorium May 24. Associates joined the ceremony to honor the newest members and celebrate their 110 combined years of federal service; 77 of those years at Land and Maritime and its legacy organizations.

May 29, 2018

DSCC celebrates culture, history of Asian American community

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A May 23 ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus honored the heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and recognized their contributions to the community.

May 29, 2018

Life after DLA - America by Bicycle

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Follow Ret. Army Col. Yee Hang's journey from California to Georgia as he transitions from the U.S. Army to retirement. His strength and resiliency will aid him as he bikes on average 113 mile each day during his adventure.

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 21, 2018

May New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation will be May 30 in Building 20 Buckeye Room from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and May 31 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

Operation Cookie Drop

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 2018 Operation Cookie Drop distributed nearly 800 cases of cookies donated by the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland to more than 3,100 service members from 19 units (platoon, company, battalion and brigade level) in Central Ohio.

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.