DLA News Archive

Sept. 10, 2021

Agency’s logistics operations chief visits Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Doug Noble visited the Defense Supply Center Columbus Sept. 1-2 in his inaugural visit as DLA’s Director of Logistics Operations and Commander of Joint Regional Combat Support.

Sept. 10, 2021

Land and Maritime hosts Industry Partner Roundtable

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry and members of her leadership team hosted more than 50 members of their trusted business partners on Aug. 24 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus for the 2021 DLA Land and Maritime Industry Roundtable.

Aug. 27, 2021

60th Anniversary: Associate Lori Phillips shares thoughts on decades of service with agency

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Lori Phillips talks about her history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.

Aug. 26, 2021

Acquisition executive addresses procurement questions at brown bag event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Acquisition Executive Mark Brown took on questions from across the workforce Aug. 25 during his annual Brown Bag Lunch hosted by the Leadership Development Council.

Aug. 26, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Land and Maritime over the years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For 60 years, the Defense Logistics Agency has been a leader in defense logistics, dedicated to advancing the art and science of end-to-end supply chain management and streamlined acquisition. In celebration of the DLA’s upcoming 60th Anniversary celebration in October, DLA Land and Maritime looks back at the early days of our historic support to what is known today as DLA.

Aug. 25, 2021

60th Anniversary: Longtime associate recalls DLA jobs before today's technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Remember typing pools? Electric typewriters? Only one telephone per group? DLA Land and Maritime’s Debbie Miller talks about what it was like working in various DLA jobs before today's technology.

Aug. 24, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime Timeline of the Past 60 Years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime based at the Defense Supply Center Columbus has a long history of support to our nation’s forces. See the timeline for some of the Central Ohio logistics center's key moments in the early days of the agency.

Aug. 23, 2021

Celebrating DLA’s legacy as the agency closes in on 60 years

For nearly 60 years, the Defense Logistics Agency has played a critical role in supporting our servicemen and women around the globe. This week is a time to reflect on DLA Land and Maritime’s contributions to that incredible history of excellence and Warfighter support.

Aug. 13, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes incoming chief of staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Air Force Col. Christopher Tooman officially joined the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime team last week, succeeding departing Navy Capt. Dinis Pimentel as chief of staff for the Central Ohio logistics center.

Aug. 6, 2021

Army Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson II

Army Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson II assumed duties as the 17th commander of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command and Senior Commander of Aberdeen Proving Ground on August 6, 2021.