DLA News Archive

Feb. 13, 2019

February New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation will be held on Wednesday, Feb 27 in Building 20, Buckeye Room, from 9 am - 3 pm and continue on Thursday, Feb 28 from 9 am - 2 pm.

Feb. 7, 2019

Get to know DSCC Environmental Division

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Environmental DivisionMission StatementThe Environmental Division acts as the principal advisor and assistant to the Site Director and Commander on developing and managing programs to assure environmental quality, and to protect the health of employees and others on DLA-managed facilities. VisionA clean, healthy, and well-protected environment that

Jan. 25, 2019

Behind the scenes but not forgotten: DLA Land and Maritime associate recognized

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime associate recognized for his hard work and coordination that happen behind the scenes to make events go off seamlessly.

Jan. 24, 2019

Army officer honored during retirement ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Family and friends gathered to honor Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Joseph Scarpill during a Jan. 18 retirement ceremony at DSCC. Scarpill served 27 years in the military, finishing his final three years as the deputy division chief for the Land Readiness Division, Customer Operations Directorate, at the DLA Land and Maritime.

Dec. 19, 2018

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime, reviews logistics operations plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams and select members of his senior staff visited Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 to review DLA Land and Maritime’s present and future logistics operation plans. The visit was hosted by DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior leadership team.

Dec. 14, 2018

Associates, teams honored during DLA 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency announced the winners of the DLA 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program Dec. 13 in the auditorium of the Andrew T. McNamara Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Columbus secured top honors in seven categories, recognizing six associates and two teams for their outstanding contributions. Get to know the 2018 Defense Supply Center Columbus and DLA Land and Maritime award winners.

Dec. 12, 2018

2018 Command Open House Holiday Photos

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pictures from the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Open House holiday event in the Command Suite are now available.

Nov. 30, 2018

Veterans serving veterans, giving thanks across military generations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many Americans gathered with family and friends to give thanks last week; however, members of the DLA Land and Maritime family met with another family to give thanks this season – veterans. The 13-member group of active duty and retired service members led by the Joint Reserve Force supported the Columbus VA annual Thanksgiving feast for area veterans. The event was held at the American Legion Post 144 on South High Street Nov. 16.

Nov. 28, 2018

Land and Maritime makes an impact in 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whether locally in the Metro Columbus area or at one of our detachments, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime believes in connecting with the community and making a positive impact. This is achieved with our business practices as well as through our people – the heart of our organization.

Nov. 28, 2018

Commander hosts town hall, recognizes award winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Dynamic Operating Plan and observations from his first 100 days of command were the focus of Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer’s second town hall since taking the helm of DLA Land and Maritime.