DLA News Archive

Nov. 1, 2019

Land and Maritime veteran runs Marine Corps Marathon in honor of fallen

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jon Ferguson trained for four months – covering roughly 400 miles – to prepare himself for a big moment in late October. The Marine Corps veteran and current Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate completed the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27 in Washington, D.C. It was Ferguson’s first time running the race and second marathon ever.

Oct. 31, 2019

The Right Talent, Right Now; DLA Land and Maritime hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime attended the 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month program on Oct. 23 in the Operations Center’s Conference Room to gain insight into the world of their coworkers who have disabilities.

Oct. 30, 2019

New employees experience fire drill during September session

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The September New Employee Orientation was held Sept. 25-26 in Building 20. The session was attended by 15 new associates from the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Installation Services and J8C. There was some unexpected excitement and hands on activity when a fire drill followed the Defense Supply Center Columbus Fire Department presentation!

Oct. 22, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Recruiter attends Cleveland Careerfest

COLUBMUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency participated in the Careerfest 2019 Oct. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. Many employers had the opportunity to visit with college seniors and juniors to discuss possible employment and college internships.

Oct. 22, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime August New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation was held Aug. 28-29 in the Operation Center’s Buckeye Room. There were 19 new employees from a variety of disciplines. For the first time, associates from J8’s Finance also participated. DLA Land and Maritime Director of Operations Griff Warren opened the two-day orientation by welcoming all of the new employees.

Oct. 21, 2019

Engineers defend title at annual boat race

COLUMBUS, Ohio — To fans of the late 60s comedy Gilligan’s Island, the crew of the SS Minnow were known for their doomed “three-hour tour” that ended with them shipwrecked and marooned on an uncharted island. But for fans of the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Navy Cardboard Regatta, the two-man crew of the re-tooled SS “Winnow” are known as four-time champions of the center’s annual boat race in celebration of the U.S Navy’s 244th birthday.

Oct. 18, 2019

65th Infantry ‘Borinqueneers’ honored at annual heritage event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community honored a unique military unit during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 2. The observance commemorated the historical contributions of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment – a unit comprised mainly of Hispanic Soldiers and known as the Borinqueneers for its Puerto Rican roots.

Oct. 11, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime recruits at The Ohio State University Economics Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in a fall career fair at the College of Arts and Sciences Economics Department on Sept. 19.

Oct. 8, 2019

DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PaCe) Cohort 2021B

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Pathways to Career Excellence Program Cohort 2021B reported to Land and Maritime on Sept. 16 with 49 associates.

Oct. 8, 2019

Resiliency fair hosts vendors Covering four pillars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Sept. 25th, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s People and Culture organization and the Wellness Council hosted the fourth annual Resiliency Resource Fair where associates found information and resources on each of the four pillars: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social.