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Aug. 24, 2018

OSHA Safe & Sound returns to DSCC

The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 16 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.

Aug. 9, 2018

Inclusion

To understand why a culture of inclusion is critical to organizational success we need only look to the advances seen in technology. These advances and the availability of just about any product or service imaginable, makes the quality of employee performance the key differentiator in every organization. The key competitive advantage in business is the employee’s willingness to devote their best efforts toward meeting and exceeding organizational goals and objectives.

Aug. 1, 2018

DSCC’s fight against hunger continues in 2018

DLA Land and Maritime and DSCC are partnering with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help fight hunger in the greater Columbus area. For the past nine years, the installation has provided continuous support to the local food bank aiding half a million people experiencing food insecurity annually in Ohio.

Aug. 1, 2018

Land and Maritime associates deploy nationally to support DLA’s Real Property Inventory efforts

Members of Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime workforce, along with other DLA employees, contractors and Joint Reservists joined forces to establish the DLA Real Property Task Force to complete a worldwide physical inventory of real property assets.

July 27, 2018

PaCE graduates honor fallen classmate, take next step as future leaders

As Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Class of 2018 celebrated completing a rigorous two-year corporate internship program under the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program July 25, one seat in the standing-room only auditorium remained unfilled – that of PaCE graduate Robert Bruce.

July 12, 2018

Homecoming event recognizes mission contributions of forward presence associates

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed home approximately 50 of its forward presence associates June 25 for a weeklong opportunity to reenergize and ensure everyone is familiar with updated procurement guidelines. The homecoming event also provided priceless networking possibilities and other essential training requirements.

July 2, 2018

Family and friends – the theme of a 25-year Navy career

Navy Captain Justin D. Debord celebrated 25 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium June 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. In his final assignment, Debord served as the director of Strategic Acquisition Programs for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

June 29, 2018

DOD Honors Value Engineering Achievement Award Recipients

More than 30 individuals, teams and organizations were honored with the Fiscal Year 2017 Value Engineering Achievement Award in a ceremony in the Pentagon Auditorium today. DLA recipients include -- Program/Project: DLA Aviation, Aviation Engineering Flaps Project -- Individual: Donald O’Flaherty, equipment specialist, DLA Land and Maritime, Value Management and Engineering Division -- Team: DLA Aviation, Source Approval Request Team -- Organization: DLA Aviation, Engineering and Technology Division -- Special: DLA Land and Maritime, Reverse and Sustaining Engineering

June 28, 2018

Logistics center welcomes new leader, promotes outgoing commander to second star

Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer assumed command of the Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime from Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic during a ceremony June 27 at the Operations Center Auditorium.

June 25, 2018

DSCC celebrates pride in all who serve

The Defense Supply Center Columbus hosted its 4th annual LGBT Pride Month program June 20 in the Operations Center Auditorium. The LGBT narrative is a fundamentally American story that reminds everyone that integrity and respect are the cornerstone of our military and civilian cultures.

June 21, 2018

Industry partnerships, small business dominate final day of logistics conference

The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition concluded June 20 with discussions on evolving industry partnerships and small business opportunities.

June 20, 2018

Supply chain innovation and efficiency on display at logistics conference

The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition brought together government and industry suppliers and customers during a two-day event in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

June 5, 2018

Land and Maritime officer finishes Army career after 25 years

Colleagues, friends and family members came together to honor the career of Army Col. Dale Farrand during a May 31 retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

June 5, 2018

Joy

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

June 5, 2018

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.