DLA News Archive

Nov. 20, 2019

Associates recognize World Diabetes Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Wellness Council along with the Diabetes Support Group sponsored a Lunch and Learn for associates recognizing World Diabetes Day Nov. 14 in the Building 20 Cardinal Room.

Nov. 7, 2019

Land and Maritime associate inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

DUBLIN, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine inducted Army Col. John Dreska into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Nov. 7 during a ceremony at Radiant Life Church in Dublin, Ohio. In addition to his military service, Dreska works for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime as the division chief for batteries, tires and engines.

Nov. 1, 2019

Land and Maritime veteran runs Marine Corps Marathon in honor of fallen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jon Ferguson trained for four months – covering roughly 400 miles – to prepare himself for a big moment in late October. The Marine Corps veteran and current Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27 in Washington, D.C. It was Ferguson’s first time running the race and second marathon ever.

Oct. 31, 2019

Linda Johnson retires after 36 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A longtime leader bid farewell to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Oct. 24. Linda Johnson, deputy director of the Land Customer Operations directorate, retired after 36 years of federal service. In her final role, Johnson helped lead the team responsible for readiness support to nearly 19,000 U.S. Army and Marine Corps customers, with sales orders worth approximately $7.4 billion.

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.