DLA News Archive

Oct. 8, 2019

Resiliency fair hosts vendors Covering four pillars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Sept. 25th, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s People and Culture organization and the Wellness Council hosted the fourth annual Resiliency Resource Fair where associates found information and resources on each of the four pillars: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social.

Aug. 30, 2019

Elder Care Resource Fair at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over a dozen county, state, and federal resources and nonprofit organizations attend Elder Care Resource Fair at Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 20 during the lunch hours sharing information with DSCC associates.

July 29, 2019

Faith services offered at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chaplain Liaisons provide encouragement to employees in support of the spiritual pillar of the DLA Land and Maritime Resiliency Program under the People and Culture Directorate. Bible Class and Prayer Warriors groups formed at DSCC in the late 1990’s by a small group of employees and a volunteer Chaplain Liaison of the Christian faith.

June 26, 2019

Understanding PTSD focus of seminar

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime EAP Manager Drew Henderson hosted a seminar on Understanding PTSD for associates June 25 in the Buckeye Room at DSCC. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault.

March 11, 2019

Leadership Development Council holds summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Leadership Development Council Leadership Summit was held Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The catered, lunch event featured dynamic speakers - each providing their leadership thoughts on one chosen letter of the word L-E-A-D-E-R.

Jan. 17, 2019

DFAS Columbus Hosts Unique Holiday Party

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wednesday, Dec. 19, DLA People and Culture associates assist DFAS Columbus' Funds Requirement Division held a unique holiday party benefitting Franklin County Children Services.

Dec. 20, 2018

DSCC gets new lead for Diabetes Support Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tessie Stanford stepped up to be the new Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Diabetes Support Group Lead effective Dec. 1, 2018.

Dec. 7, 2018

NASA engineer talks culture, resilience at annual Native American heritage celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An aerospace engineer and Haudenosaunee tribal member headlined the Defense Federal Community’s Native American Heritage Month celebration Nov. 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Nov. 27, 2018

Family service, loss themes of 2018 Marine Corps birthday celebration at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Marine Corps celebrated 243 years of service to the nation during a birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7. “The U.S. Marine Corps has a long, proud history of service defending America’s liberties and ideals dating back to the foundation of our country,” said Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Steve Alsup opening the program. “Through multiple conflicts, the valor and courage of the Corps has been battle-tested and proven.”

Nov. 26, 2018

World Diabetes Day Observed at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC Wellness Council observes World Diabetes Day, Nov 14, 2018 with a Learn & Learn, guest speaker Julie Palmer RD.