DLA News Archive

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.

Aug. 1, 2021

Dennis L. D’Angelo

Dennis L. D’Angelo, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is executive director, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

July 30, 2021

Veterans Employment Program addresses transition between military, civilian, virtual life

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime collaborated with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Columbus in July to produce a virtual panel discussion as part of the Office of Equal Employment’s Veterans Employment Program observance.

July 22, 2021

Vendor matchmaking events strengthen DLA small business partnerships

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs helps small business owners learn the ropes of federal contracting. One of the ways the office has continued to innovate is through vendor matchmaking opportunities.

July 22, 2021

DSCC plants saplings at MWR Sports Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Installation Management Team planted 50 tree saplings at the DSCC MWR Sports Park this summer. The saplings were donated through an Urban Tree Project partnership in consult with the City of Columbus and the Urban Tree Master Plan Project to identify sites for potential tree plantings and expand the city’s existing tree canopy.

July 12, 2021

Land and Maritime Commander recognizes Ohio Army National Guard’s COVID-19 vaccination contributions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry recognized 11 Ohio Army National Guard members for their support to the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ recently concluded vaccination effort during a June 29 appreciation event. The OHARNG also provided the medical facility and staff required to administer the vaccine. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and DLA partnered in the effort.

July 2, 2021

Sexual assault prevention and EEO combine training efforts for Land and Maritime first responders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response Coordinator and Equal Employment Opportunity office combined to provide targeted training to the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ first responders June 24 as part of annual training requirements.

June 22, 2021

DSCC athlete named to Team USA, will compete in Tokyo Paralympic Games

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus employee Mindy Cook will represent Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the sport of goalball later this summer.

June 17, 2021

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime, reviews business operations plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Land and Maritime at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on June 1 for an in-person round table discussion regarding business operations and how they will be integrated into DLA’s new Strategic Plan.

June 14, 2021

Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support associates participate in 2021 Microelectronics Strategy Forum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2021 Microelectronics Strategy Forum was held online and included representatives from academia, industry and the government who gathered to promote policies and activities that increase the throughput and quality of students from K-12 through college for careers in microelectronics and related disciplines. Forum attendees also focused on