DLA News Archive

Category: Land and Maritime

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.

A large group of smiling people sit in an auditorium facing the camera. Some are in business attire and some are in military uniforms. There are men and women.

Sept. 25, 2023

Relationship building and greater collaboration focus of summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime forward presence associates from across the country gathered at Defense Supply Center Columbus to rekindle relationships with their Columbus-based peers during a training summit for Maritime Customer operations personnel Sept. 11- 14.

A display of posters with text white on black tells the stories of POW/MIA Day in a large vestibule area with doors to the outside on one side and a glass bottle wall on the other with an American Flag with the words We Are DLA above it. There is a table with a white cloth with a plate and other object on it. The table is empty. There is a vase with one rose as well on the table.

Sept. 21, 2023

POW/MIA observance at Land and Maritime tells the stories of the missing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When our nation goes to war, no matter the length or severity of the conflict, there are losses, and behind each loss is a story of a life lived and a sacrifice made. Several of those stories were highlighted with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s observance in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day from September 14 -20.

A black swallowtail sits on a purple thistle in a large prairie habitat with warm season grasses and flowers.

Sept. 18, 2023

Defense Supply Center Columbus prairie boosts biodiversity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On any given day in the summer and early fall, hundreds of bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators can be seen enjoying the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply Center Columbus established by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Environmental Division in 2017.

A large group of people in military uniforms and business attire stand in front of a group of military flags. All are smiling.

Sept. 14, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation discuss shared strategies at visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior leaders welcomed their DLA Aviation counterparts to Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 29 for continued collaboration between the sister organizations.

Firefighters prepare a flag to raise from a ladder truck.

Sept. 12, 2023

DSCC firefighters remember 9/11

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twenty-two years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, firefighters with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Fire and Emergency Services held a Patriot Day tribute September 11, with a flag raising and stair climb at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Woman on stage stands behind podium, 'Women's Equality Day' on screen behind.

Sept. 8, 2023

Local news anchor Stacia Naquin headlines Women’s Equality Day program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Columbus, Ohio, ABC 6/FOX 28 News Anchor Stacia Naquin has made it a point to support the military wherever she goes.

Group of people pose for a photo in open area with white walls and floor, and black mat on floor.

Aug. 25, 2023

Culture survey feedback takes training to new heights at Aberdeen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — New associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land – Aberdeen are immersing into DLA culture and gaining skills to succeed with enhanced onboarding efforts developed by the detachment’s Culture Council.

Police officers in uniform walk in a hallway toward camera, aiming blue replica training guns.

Aug. 24, 2023

DSCC first responders, workforce refine emergency action plans during active shooter exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were put to the test during a full-scale active shooter exercise Aug. 17.

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.