DLA News Archive

March 23, 2020

Land and Maritime Deputy Commander addresses leadership development skills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 50 leadership minded Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Building 20 Buckeye/Cardinal rooms March 11 to hear Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson share some of his insights and key principles in becoming a successful leader.

Sept. 25, 2019

FY20 Executive Development Program seeks nominations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Executive Development Program is currently seeking nominations for fiscal year 2020. The purpose of the EDP is to develop DLA’s current and future leaders, prepare them to effectively navigate and manage leadership challenges, and develop leadership competencies critical to maintaining supply chain excellence.

July 30, 2019

2020 Solicitation for FY20 DLA Enterprise Rotation Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The developmental assignments have been posted for the FY20 DLA Enterprise Rotation Program. Nominations are now being accepted. Enterprise assignments are cross-organizational, at the GS-11 through GS-15 level, and range in length from 3 to 12 months. Assignments are available at several locations throughout the Agency and begin in January 2020 or shortly thereafter.

July 29, 2019

PaCER Proteges save the government time and money

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the midst of the current DLA cash crunch, two DLA Land and Maritime associates have indirectly developed a few ways to save the agency some money. DLA Demand Supply Chain Analyst Christopher Rodriguez and DLA Maritime Customer Relations Customer Account Specialist Jeffrey Day have collaborated on quite a few projects in their two-year tenure in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PACE) at DLA Land and Maritime Columbus, Ohio.

March 15, 2019

Skills to last a lifetime, theme of mentoring graduation ceremony

OHIO, Columbus — ceremony that culminated nine months of dedication and work in the Level II Mentoring Program March 13 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium. Level II is a voluntary, formal mentoring program for associates at the general salary grades 9 through 12.

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.

March 4, 2019

Level II Mentoring Program Graduation Ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Level II Mentoring Program graduation will take place March 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Building 20 Auditorium.

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.

Oct. 31, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring program protégés support community outreach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring Program introduced its class of 2020 in January 2018. The protégés have been busy since then; working with their mentors, facilitating local events, attending leadership development activities, shadowing and mentoring others.

June 5, 2018

Joy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joy at work gives people the freedom to use their talents and skills for the benefit of society, without being crushed or controlled by autocratic supervisors or staff offices…People I have met—regardless of class, income, nationality, and education level—want a chance to make the most of their abilities to meet the needs of their families while doing something useful for society. -- Dennis W. Bakke