DLA News Archive

Feb. 14, 2020

Carter G. Woodson nominees announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus has named the 2020 Carter G. Woodson Award nominees. The annual award recognizes two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the African American community – one each from the Central Ohio community and the Defense Federal community. Past recipients include former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Charles Tennant, the founder of Columbus’ Africentric School.

Feb. 7, 2020

2020 Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges CareerFest

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges CareerFest Jan. 31 at the Ohio Expo Center’s Kasich Hall. Employers who attended this career fest were offered the opportunity to meet high caliber undergraduate students seeking internships. People and Culture recruiters Dan Hayden and David Lanzillota spoke with more than 150 potential applicants who visited the booth over the four-hour period.

Jan. 30, 2020

November New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The November New Employee Orientation was held Nov. 20-21, 2019 in the Building 20, Buckeye Room. The class had four new employees in attendance.

Dec. 18, 2019

Command opens doors to associates at annual holiday event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime command team hosted an Open House Dec. 11 as part of their annual holiday festivities.

Nov. 25, 2019

Combined Federal Campaign kicks off at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Nov. 20. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

Nov. 21, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director retirement announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Retirement Ceremony in honor of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime People and Culture Director, Robert L. Boggs Ph.D, is being held in the Building 20 Auditorium Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.

Nov. 21, 2019

October New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The October New Employee Orientation was held Oct. 30 and 31, 2019 in Building 20. The class had 30 new employees, making it one of the largest groups to attend NEO!

Nov. 7, 2019

Land and Maritime associate inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

DUBLIN, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine inducted Army Col. John Dreska into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Nov. 7 during a ceremony at Radiant Life Church in Dublin, Ohio. In addition to his military service, Dreska works for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime as the division chief for batteries, tires and engines.

Nov. 7, 2019

New intern graduates embrace career challenges, contribute to DLA success

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed 78 Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduates into the permanent workforce Nov. 5 in a graduation ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center Auditorium.

Nov. 1, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Academy focuses on Warfighter First

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer opened the DLA Land and Maritime Academy by shaking hands with each attendee at the Oct. 22 event. He reminded them of the importance of our mission - Warfighter First. The academy serves to increase DLA Land and Maritime employees understanding of our mission and how it’s accomplished.