DLA News Archive

Category: Land and Maritime

November is National American Indian Heritage Month.

Nov. 16, 2023

Commentary: Tribal nations soar to new heights

This November, we celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month with the theme ‘Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights.’ DLA Land and Maritime’s Native American and Alaskan Native Program highlights a tribe with strong contributions to America who’s history continues to inspire change.

Large group of people stand on stage with a Happy Birthday Marine's in the background.

Nov. 15, 2023

DSCC celebrates Marine Corps’ 248th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated the Marine Corps’ 248th birthday with a ceremony Nov. 8 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Nov. 9, 2023

Video special features DLA Land and Maritime veteran

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A video series debuting Nov. 10 honors military veterans from across the Defense Logistics Agency including DLA Land and Maritime’s Celia Flores, a command support specialist and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran.

A group of men and women in business dress stand on a stage and smile at the camera.

Nov. 6, 2023

People with Disabilities share knowledge toward advancing access, equity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a panel discussion Oct. 24 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

A group of men and women sit on a large stage in a auditorium full of people. One woman is fair skinned and blonde wearing a Army camouflaged uniform. The other woman is fair skinned and dark haired wearing a Army camouflaged uniform. A man in the middle with gray hair is wearing a Navy camouflaged uniform. The other three men are fair skinned with graying hair and are wearing business attire all in dark colors. There is another woman doing sign language at the front of the stage wearing a green sweater and a black shirt. She is fair skinned and dark haired.

Nov. 2, 2023

Annual live Leader-led Ethics Training offers a scenario-based approach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Legal Office took what is often thought as a dry, boring subject and livened it up a little during the Annual Leader-Led Ethics Training Oct. 18.

Three people pose with an award certificate.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA associate recognized with DOD disability award for outstanding contributions to agency

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I didn’t think this could ever happen to me,” said Greg Ramsey, support agreement manager for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus, of being named one of the Defense Department’s outstanding employees with a disability for 2023.

Men and women with various costumes and life preservers on scramble to get into their cardboard boats at the beginning of a race at the edge of a pond. One man is dark skinned and one man wears a green boonie hat. A woman in a red and white Olive Oyl dress is almost out of the shot.

Oct. 18, 2023

Maritime Supplier Operations’ Spinacher cruises to victory at Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Smooth paddling by 'Popeye' and 'Olive Oyl' propelled the Spinacher to victory at the annual Navy Cardboard Regatta Oct. 11 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course pond. The boat race was hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to celebrate the Navy’s 248th birthday.

Oct. 16, 2023

US Army TACOM/DLA Provisioning Sync fosters ongoing collaboration

WARREN, Mich. — Relationship building through a shared purpose was the foundation of a U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command/Defense Logistics Agency Provisioning Sync at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, Oct. 4.

Sept. 28, 2023

Diversity reigns at DSCC multicultural event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Embracing differences was the theme of the day at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Multicultural and Diversity Day celebration Sept. 27 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Sept. 26, 2023

Navy plans big splash to celebrate 248th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Navy Cardboard Regatta is back. The much-awaited event will be held Oct. 11 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.