DLA News Archive

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.

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.