DLA News Archive

Sept. 24, 2018

DPAA official talks challenges, progress in accounting for America’s missing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community commemorated Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 21 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Since 1986, the third Friday in September is set aside to remember those taken prisoner or reported missing in America’s conflicts. This year’s featured speaker was Jack Kull, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s Strategic Coordinator for Southeast Asia.

Sept. 20, 2018

Army wins by one stroke in golf tourney versus Marines

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Army came out on top at the 12th annual Army vs Marine Corps Golf Tournament Sept. 14 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Sept. 18, 2018

Suppliers learn tips for government contracting at free training session

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly 50 suppliers from across the country took part in a two-day training session Sept. 11-12 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on how to do business with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Sept. 10, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime Commander tours Distribution and Mapping facilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer speaks with DLA Distribution Richmond Director John Pearson during a tour of the Distribution and Mapping facilities Sept. 5 in Richmond, Virginia.

July 27, 2018

PaCE graduates honor fallen classmate, take next step as future leaders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Class of 2018 celebrated completing a rigorous two-year corporate internship program under the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program July 25, one seat in the standing-room only auditorium remained unfilled – that of PaCE graduate Robert Bruce.

June 21, 2018

Industry partnerships, small business dominate final day of logistics conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition concluded June 20 with discussions on evolving industry partnerships and small business opportunities.

May 16, 2018

Deputy Commander Imparts Words of Wisdom

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime's Deputy Commander, Mr. Steven Alsup, presents to the Level I Mentoring Program.

May 11, 2018

Century of support celebrated at Central Ohio Supply Center

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus marked 100 years of continuous military logistics support during a May 4 ceremony at the Central Ohio installation.

May 10, 2018

Palmer named next commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson announced today that Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer has been selected to serve as the next commander of DLA Land and Maritime. A change of command ceremony is being coordinated for late June 2018.

April 4, 2018

DLA Director talks goals, readiness during visit to Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Operationalizing warfighter support and mission readiness led discussion during Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Annual Operating Plan review at the Defense Supply Center Columbus March 29.