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Weapon system support manager Joe Moore displays a consumer part to colleagues at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. Moore is featured in the "I am an Acquisition Professional" video series which highlights the diversity of the DLA acquisition community covering 14 areas of expertise.

April 20, 2016

Teamwork and experience power Navy’s nuclear supply chain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As a weapon system support manager, Joe Moore ensures nuclear powered ships and submarines have the parts they need to safely conduct their missions. That’s no easy task, considering the nuclear reactor parts list Moore manages includes more than 31,000 items.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 6, 2016) Air Force Master Sgt. Maggie Ladd (right) discusses the symbolism of fabric squares to Army Capt. Miracle Garcia at an information fair for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The squares are worn to show support for sexual assault survivors during "Denim Day" on April 27.

April 19, 2016

Info fair kicks off month of sexual assault awareness and prevention at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) formally kicked off at the Defense Supply Center Columbus during an information fair held inside Building 20. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime's FMWR Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office planned the April 6 event to showcase weekly activities taking place throughout the month.

Battelle is the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization, with over 22,000 employees at more than 60 locations globally. The headquarters in Columbus hosted a group of military personnel from DLA Land and Maritime on a tour March 24.

April 15, 2016

Land and Maritime military members get inside look at research facility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two dozen service members from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime toured Battelle Memorial Institute’s Columbus, Ohio headquarters March 24 as part of the agency’s local strategic industry engagement efforts. The regular trips seek to engage and coordinate with organizations in the community which share comparable values and goals with DLA.

Air Force Capt. Joy Ella A. Bourassa, director of personnel, 178th Wing, Springfield, Ohio, talks to attendees at Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Women’s Leadership Summit March 23 in the Armed Forces Reserve Center (Building 2). Bourassa has served as the Executive Officer at the Ohio Air National Guard State Headquarters and as the State Equal Employment Manager and State Diversity and Inclusion Advisor for the Adjutant General.

April 11, 2016

Defense Federal Community celebrates 2016 National Women’s History Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The EEO Federal Women’s Program (FWP) joined in the celebration of National Women’s History Month, hosting a Women’s Leadership Summit for the third consecutive year March 23 in the Armed Forces Reserve Center (Building 2) on the Defense Supply Center Columbus installation. The summit paid tribute to generations of women whose sacrifice, dedication

The 2016 Military Woman of the Year was Army Capt. Miracle Lopez Garcia. Garcia works as a price pending team supervisor in the Land Supplier Operations Directorate. She was given the award during Defense Supply Center Columbus’ annual Women's History Month Luncheon March 23 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on DSCC. Pictured with Garcia is Navy Rear Adm. John King, Land and Maritime commander, and Brenda Galowyn, DFAS.

April 6, 2016

DSCC celebrates a “more perfect union” at annual luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ annual Women's History Month Luncheon took place March 23 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on DSCC.This year’s theme was “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in the Public Service and Government.” The Honorable La Doris Harris, director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, U.S. Dept. of

Training attendees look on as John Dotchin provides a training introduction on day one.

April 5, 2016

Associates Attend Annual Automated One-Time Buy Training Session

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Automated One-Time Buy Team at DLA Land and Maritime hosted an in-depth training session in Columbus March 15-17.  Per the Automated Procurement System Internal Control (APSIC) DLA Manual, DLAM 5025.06, published Sept. 30, 2015, Automated Contracting Officers and Small Business Directors or their designated representative must be trained

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April 5, 2016

New commanders selected for three DLA activities

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the selection of new commanders for three DLA activities: Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, DLA Energy; Army Col. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution; and Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime.

Navy Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Michelle C. Skubic has been selected to serve as the next commander at DLA Land and Maritime.

April 4, 2016

Skubic named next commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson announced that Navy Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Michelle C. Skubic has been selected to serve as the next commander at DLA Land and Maritime.  Skubic is currently serving as director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, N4, US Pacific Fleet.  Rear Adm. Skubic

Lots of events are scheduled to kick off the spring during the month of April.

April 1, 2016

April calendar blooms with events

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As we count our lucky stars for the mild winter that (hopefully) has passed, it’s time to look ahead to Spring and a number of events planned here on the Defense Supply Center Columbus installation during the month of April.April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month and

DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John King hosts his final Town Hall in the Building 20 Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus. The March 23 event recognized several associates for outstanding performance in the previous quarter and served as a kickoff for the 2016 DLA Culture Survey.

March 29, 2016

Land and Maritime commander conducts final town hall; announces retirement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a March 23 town hall event reaffirming DLA Land and Maritime’s commitment to its people and culture, the top ranking service member at the installation announced his upcoming retirement.DLA Land and Maritime commander, Navy Rear Adm. John King told the crowded auditorium in Building 20 on Defense Supply Center Columbus that his military career