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March 30, 2017

Land and Maritime women thrive despite challenges

“It’s all a mindset.” Olivia Walter lets others argue over the definition of the word ‘disability.’ “You have to take each situation and decide if you’re going to let it define you,” she said. “I choose to define myself – I don’t let challenges determine my identity.”

Oct. 27, 2016

National Disability Awareness Month promotes empathy, understanding

Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime attended presentations and workshops Oct. 19 that provided insight into the world of their coworkers who have disabilities. The Columbus Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity’s People with Disability Program coordinated the events to promote a more inclusive environment for

Oct. 19, 2016

Land and Maritime leader recognized for service to the blind

A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior executive received an award for his efforts to create and sustain jobs for people who are blind. The National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind and National Industries for the Blind presented Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis with a plaque during a small ceremony Oct. 6 in

Oct. 18, 2016

AbilityOne Day highlights benefits of federal employment program

“I didn’t think this could ever happen to me.”Scott Owens was a rising star in his platoon within the Army’s historic 101st Airborne Division. Selected as his unit’s Radio Telephone Operator, he was tasked with relaying critical messages to his fellow Soldiers on the battlefield. He fulfilled those duties during two combat tours to Iraq during some

Feb. 2, 2016

Land and Maritime Blog Tag List

This is the post for establishing Land and Maritime's blog tags.