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DLA Land and Maritime News

April 17, 2017

Land and Maritime Small Business Office wins Vanguard Award

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded the Verdure Award to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs for their contributions to buying method efficiency and innovation.

April 13, 2017

Walk-a-Lap for a Survivor

Thank you to all the associates and service members that came out to show your support and raise awareness about the serious causes and effects of sexual assault.

April 12, 2017

Land and Maritime, Distribution leadership gather to discuss future efficiencies

On Apr. 5, DLA Land and Maritime senior leadership met with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi and key staff members to discuss the duo’s partnership and ways to create efficiencies benefitting the DLA enterprise.

April 7, 2017

2017 SAAPM activities highlighted at DSCC information fair

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) officially kicked off with an information fair at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

April 6, 2017

Land and Maritime’s Lewis retires after more than 38 years of federal service.

Milton Lewis, DLA Land and Maritime’s Acquisition Executive for the past nine years, retired Mar. 31 after completing more than 38 years of dedicated and decorated service to the Department of Defense.

April 1, 2017

Going the distance for SAPR - DLA Virtual Challenge & Competition

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM), the DLA SAPR program invites all DLA employees, worldwide, to participate in a virtual “Going the Distance for SAPR” challenge. Our goal is to get the word out across the DLA enterprise about the SAPR program and resources, but most important, participation will show support for survivors.

March 31, 2017

Women’s Program workshop drives participants to action

As part of the National Women’s History Month celebration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Women’s Program hosted a workshop for GS-12’s and above titled “Moving Strategy into Action” focusing on women in the workplace. This event took place Mar. 22 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Installation. Twenty-five employees from the federal community participated in this workshop.

March 30, 2017

Land and Maritime women thrive despite challenges

“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.”

March 23, 2017

Columbus Defense Federal Community honors women at annual summit

Defense Supply Center Columbus hosted its annual Women’s History Month Summit and Luncheon Mar. 22

March 8, 2017

Defense Working Group visits Columbus DLA installation

Members of the Central Ohio Defense Working Group held their quarterly meeting at Defense Supply Center Columbus for a firsthand look at the installation’s contributions to global defense and its local economic impact.

March 2, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime Level I Mentees graduate the mentorship program

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

DSCC Child Development Center reopens as in-sourced DoD entity

After more than 10 months of preparation, the Child Development Center (CDC) on Defense Supply Center Columbus reopened Feb. 27 as a fully in-sourced Department of Defense operation.

March 1, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime recognizes women volunteers

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.

Feb. 27, 2017

Carter G. Woodson Awards luncheon honors Black History Month

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.

Feb. 24, 2017

Land and Maritime Town Hall promotes audit readiness, performance review updates

In her first Town Hall as commander of DLA Land and Maritime, Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic outlined her priorities while reaffirming the agency’s current strategic plan.