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Tag: Culture L&M

Tiffany Mpofu (left) and Olivia Walter during their Mar. 22 presentation “Working with visually impaired persons at work” at Defense Supply Center Columbus. Both women are members of the Maritime Supplier Operations contract closeout team at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. Each has learned to adapt to the challenges of Myopic Macular Degeneration.

March 30, 2017

Land and Maritime women thrive despite challenges

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “It’s all a mindset.” Olivia Walter lets others argue over the definition of the word ‘disability.’ “You have to take each situation and decide if you’re going to let it define you,” she said. “I choose to define myself – I don’t let challenges determine my identity.”

DLA Land and Maritime mentees and mentors at the Level I Graduation Ceremony on Mar. 1 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

March 2, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime Level I Mentees graduate the mentorship program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted the Level I Mentoring Program graduation ceremony and reception Mar. 1 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. “The Level I Mentoring Program provides the opportunity for employees to find their niche in the organization, build strategic relationships and gain a broader perspective of DLA’s mission and future,” said guest speaker and program graduate JoAnn Phillips.

March 1, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime recognizes women volunteers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime recognizes women volunteers during the months of March and April in honor of Women’s History Month and National Volunteer Month. Volunteers are ordinary people who perform extraordinary work. It doesn’t take a great deal of time or sacrifice to make a difference in the life of someone else.

The Defense Federal Community hosted a panel discussion Feb. 22 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Defense Supply Center Columbus as part of the installation's recognition of African American Heritage/Black History Month. The panel brought together community leaders to discuss the "Crisis in Black Education."

Feb. 27, 2017

Carter G. Woodson Awards luncheon honors Black History Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated African American Heritage/Black History Month with an awards luncheon and panel discussion Feb. 22 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

(Center) Land and Maritime Commander, Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic, is flanked by CFC team captains during a celebration event highlighting the campaign’s close out. The campaign raised more than $958,000 in contributions.

Feb. 8, 2017

Land and Maritime recognizes successful CFC campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime recently closed out its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign on a positive note with a meeting of the organization’s key workers. Their efforts helped the Central Ohio West Virginia campaign raise more than $958,000 in contributions.

Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

Nov. 9, 2016

Associates learn how to manage generational differences in today's workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A noted expert on cultural differences at the office combined rich content with use-tomorrow tools to speak to a gathering in Columbus. Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

The Honorable Robert Rigsby, an associate judge with the District of Columbia's Superior Court, speaks at the Federal Executive Association's annual workshop Nov. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The FEA sponsors the workshop each year to improve and leverage coordination between central Ohio's federal organizations.

Nov. 9, 2016

Workshop aims to increase resiliency in federal workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees from government agencies across central Ohio were at Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7 for a leadership workshop presented by the Federal Executive Association.A series of educational sessions and presentations filled the annual event. This year’s theme was “The Art of Balance: Developing Your Resilience and Wellbeing.” The FEA

Feb. 2, 2016

Land and Maritime Blog Tag List

This is the post for establishing Land and Maritime's blog tags.