DLA News Archive

Nov. 9, 2020

Honoring their sacrifice: Marine Corps turns 245

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year we celebrate the 245th Birthday of our Corps. On Feb 23, 2020 we commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the raising of our flag on Mount Suribachi. Iwo was a bloody, 36-day long chapter in the World War II Pacific saga as our brothers fought and died for control of the tiny atoll.

Nov. 9, 2020

Why be a Marine

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On this, the 245th Marine Corps Birthday, I like to reflect on what it is that truly makes the Corps something special to those who haven’t worn the uniform. I’d like to tell you about a time when I was on recruiting duty and a young man came into my office seeking to find out about joining the Corps.

Oct. 28, 2020

National American Indian Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Patricia Hampton

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes National American Indian Heritage Month each November. We are highlighting employees of American Indian heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.

Oct. 28, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates American Indian heritage in November

COLUMBUS, Ohio — November is the month where time is set aside to recognize Native Americans and Alaskan’s prominent accomplishments and contributions to our country during the National American Indian Heritage Month observance. This year’s theme is “Patriot Nations - Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces: We have a sacred purpose to protect our land.”

Oct. 26, 2020

DLA associate views disability as new lease on life

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “Don’t let people define and pity you because of your deafness. Be who you are; show them who you are.” These words of wisdom have served as a moral compass for Teresa Brunotte, who has been legally deaf since she was a young child.

Oct. 16, 2020

COVATTA caps Navy birthday celebration at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Navy celebrated its 245th Birthday and the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime joined the festivities with a trimmed down version of its fun-themed cardboard regatta. A celebration staple for the last several years, the COVID-19 health emergency has required health and safety adaptations that have scaled down this year’s version.

Oct. 8, 2020

Reasonable accommodations help strengthen Land and Maritime workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a fact of life that anyone at some point in time could develop a disability that hampers one or more areas of life. This reality is a reason to call attention to the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disability Act and the Rehabilitation Act as amended.

Oct. 1, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Carlos Guzman

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month each September. We are highlighting employees of Hispanic heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.

Sept. 30, 2020

Land and Maritime senior leader promotes workforce disability awareness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Champion for the Persons with Disabilities Program, I thought I’d begin by telling my story. Several years ago, I went to a Lasik center to explore having surgery to correct my eyesight. Unfortunately, I was given bad news. I was diagnosed with a congenital disorder called Keratoconus where my corneas were more conically shaped instead of curved. Not only could I not have the Lasik surgery, but I learned that unless I had treatment, I’d lose my sight.

Sept. 23, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Angela McCoy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Editor’s Note: The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month each September. We are highlighting employees of Hispanic heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.