DLA Land and Maritime News

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May 14, 2024

DSCC celebrates Arbor Day at MWR Sports Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of an ongoing effort to further develop Defense Supply Center Columbus’ urban forest under the Tree City USA program, 24 larger caliper native trees were installed at the DSCC Morale, Recreation and Welfare Sports Park by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management - Columbus personnel.

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May 8, 2024

Five slated for induction into 2024 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins has announced the 2024 inductees into the organization’s Hall of Fame.

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May 2, 2024

Employee Appreciation Day fosters culture, connection

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine, food and fellowship during an Employee Appreciation Day May 1, at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park.

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May 1, 2024

RADM Noble visits DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble Jr., the director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center April 29, to participate in discussions with DLA Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and her leadership team.

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April 25, 2024

Greenberg shares experiences as a Jewish child during the Holocaust at joint DLA, DFAS program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fran Greenberg speaks of her experiences as a Jewish child in World War II to a full house in the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium during a Holocaust Remembrance Day program April 17.

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April 24, 2024

DLA Director calls on agency, suppliers to ‘think, act and operate differently’

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Mark Simerly highlighted needed transformation across both the agency and industry to meet the current and future needs of America’s warfighters during his remarks at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.

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April 23, 2024

Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.

April 23, 2024

Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.

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April 22, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Acquisition Executive

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime inducted a new member into the Senior Executive Service April 18. Robert Johnson took the oath of office during a ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus presided by Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins.

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April 17, 2024

What to do in Columbus while attending the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus is a vibrant city and is worth checking out if time allows for those attending the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, April 23-24.

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April 15, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime engineers visit Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About two dozen engineers with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support Directorate witnessed the fruits of their labor during a site visit of the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 3.

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April 12, 2024

READY Forum links new employees to DLA mission, culture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new command sponsored 'READY Forum' was introduced into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime schedule of events April 10.

April 8, 2024

OSU psychologist to speak on veteran suicide, trauma reduction at supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attendees of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for April 23-24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, will have an opportunity to learn about an important program – a topic unique to a supply chain conference – the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans.

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April 2, 2024

Panel discussions to explore aspects of defense industrial strategy at annual supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shared insights and perspectives on strengthening the defense industrial ecosystem will be on tap during two panel discussions at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition April 23-24, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

April 1, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime joins the Defense Department in recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The theme this year is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.”