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May 29, 2018

Three former associates inducted into the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

Three former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates joined the Land and Maritime Hall of Fame at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Building 20 Auditorium May 24. Associates joined the ceremony to honor the newest members and celebrate their 110 combined years of federal service; 77 of those years at Land and Maritime and its legacy organizations.

May 29, 2018

DSCC celebrates culture, history of Asian American community

A May 23 ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus honored the heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and recognized their contributions to the community.

May 22, 2018

Commentary: Kevin Zantt exemplifies DLA Culture of Caring

One of the most awesome things happened to me May 16. On May 14, I went to the cafeteria. When I got to the register to pay for my lunch, I only had $5 in my hand; mind you I came into the cafeteria with $25. I was upset about losing $20 but just chalked it up as a lost.

May 20, 2018

National EMS Week 2018 celebrated at DSCC

This year's theme: "EMS Strong: Stronger Together" is a reminder that Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics remain committed to the tough work that requires passion, purpose and heart to carry out well every day, often in difficult circumstances. This year, each day has a unique theme highlighting EMS Strong: Stronger Together.

May 18, 2018

Operation Cookie Drop

The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 2018 Operation Cookie Drop distributed nearly 800 cases of cookies donated by the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland to more than 3,100 service members from 19 units (platoon, company, battalion and brigade level) in Central Ohio.

May 14, 2018

A close call for a DLA Land and Maritime associate

What would you do if you knew today was your last day alive? Going to work would likely not be on the top of your list. Brenda Minnema, a management and program analyst for the People and Culture Directorate at DLA Land and Maritime, almost experienced just that April 11.

May 11, 2018

Century of support celebrated at Central Ohio Supply Center

The Defense Supply Center Columbus marked 100 years of continuous military logistics support during a May 4 ceremony at the Central Ohio installation.

May 10, 2018

Palmer named next commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson announced today that Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer has been selected to serve as the next commander of DLA Land and Maritime. A change of command ceremony is being coordinated for late June 2018.

May 10, 2018

European immigration theme of annual observance

Associates learned about Central Ohio’s role in European immigration during the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s European American Heritage Month program April 25.

May 2, 2018

Survey says? 100 percent response rate at DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s detachment in Mechanicsburg achieved 100 percent participation in the 2018 Denison Survey.

May 1, 2018

Defense Supply Center Columbus: 100 Years of Warfighter Support

For 100 years, a small military post in central Ohio has played a major role supporting U.S. servicemen and women around the world.

May 1, 2018

I am DLA

A look at featured employee Rhonda Blum.

April 9, 2018

Land and Maritime’s Avenger program a model of interagency cooperation

An array of military air defense platforms sitting dormant for years have been refurbished and are once again supporting Warfighters around the world.

April 9, 2018

Women celebrated at DSCC leadership summit

A March 28 leadership summit at the Defense Supply Center Columbus honored contributions of women in central Ohio and highlighted their journeys of persistence and resiliency. The Equal Employment Opportunity office’s Federal Women’s Program hosted leading women from the fields of business, politics, government and military as part of its recognition of Women’s History Month.

April 4, 2018

DLA Director talks goals, readiness during visit to Land and Maritime

Operationalizing warfighter support and mission readiness led discussion during Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Annual Operating Plan review at the Defense Supply Center Columbus March 29.