DLA News Archive

Category: Land and Maritime

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Aug. 25, 2023

Culture survey feedback takes training to new heights at Aberdeen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — New associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land – Aberdeen are immersing into DLA culture and gaining skills to succeed with enhanced onboarding efforts developed by the detachment’s Culture Council.

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Aug. 24, 2023

DSCC first responders, workforce refine emergency action plans during active shooter exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were put to the test during a full-scale active shooter exercise Aug. 17.

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.

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Aug. 10, 2023

Installation exercise to test emergency response capabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus will conduct a full-scale active shooter exercise Aug. 17 to test emergency response procedures.

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Aug. 3, 2023

DLA Police build trust, camaraderie at National Night Out at Noon event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Police Department hosted its second annual National Night Out at Noon event Aug. 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park Pavilion.

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July 28, 2023

Site visit highlights supply chain support, test lab capabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership hosted a site visit with DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler at Defense Supply Center Columbus July 26.

A dark skinned woman in a camouflaged uniform stands next to a light skinned man in a dark grey suit with graying hair in front of 8 military flags.

July 5, 2023

CSM O’Neal visits DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leaders and staff hosted the agency’s senior enlisted leader, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal at Defense Supply Center Columbus June 21.

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June 27, 2023

Ongoing interagency collaboration with DLA Police key to emergency preparedness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police and central Ohio law enforcement partners participated in the first of several planned collaborative walk-throughs June 22 of Defense Supply Center Columbus facilities in an effort to continue building relationships and trust to facilitate emergency preparedness.

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June 16, 2023

Collaboration, communication to solve shared challenges focus of homecoming event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 100 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime forward presence associates from around the country descended upon Defense Supply Center Columbus during DLA Land and Maritime’s Land Customer Operations Homecoming event June 6-8.

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June 15, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates Army’s 248th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In honor of the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated with a cookout and cake cutting ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park June 14.