U.S. Army’s 248th birthday
In honor of the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated with a cookout and cake cutting ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park June 14. Connecting the Army’s past with its future, the oldest and youngest Soldiers present at the ceremony joined DLA Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins for the birthday tradition. From left: Maj. Matthew Reff, a DLA Land and Maritime contracting officer; Atkins and Spec. Laura Green, an Oregon National Guard member serving as a DLA police officer.