DLA News Archive

Oct. 17, 2019

The Change Management Working Group…making change easy!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Change Management Working Group met Sept. 18. The New Common Continuous Learning Cycle was a discussion topic presented by Jamila Bayard, a change management specialist in the People and Culture Directorate.

Oct. 11, 2019

FY20 Insights to Industry Management Course selections

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Congratulations to the Fiscal Year 2020 Insights to Industry Management Course University of Virginia selections.

Sept. 9, 2019

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime to assess operational posture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited DLA Land and Maritime Sept. 5 through Sept. 6 to get an in-person update on the business operations and how they’ve been integrated into DLA’s Strategic Plan. He also presided over the Sept. 6 retirement ceremony of Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, Director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force, before leaving Columbus, Ohio.

May 19, 2019

Puget Sound focuses on reducing customer wait times, improves processes

BREMERTON, Wash. — Customers have been the focus for the past three years at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment. The DLA Maritime - Puget Shop Stores item managers have worked diligently to improve customer support by driving down the not-in-stock or empty bin rate, reducing the risk of costly work stoppages at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

April 20, 2019

DLA Land: Driving Readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From foxhole to factory, DLA Land is your single point of contact in the Defense Logistics Agency for Land support. We support you with demand planning for repair parts, requisition support and more. Our customer service representatives are located around the world to ensure you have the readiness you need to accomplish your mission.

Oct. 16, 2018

Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.

Sept. 13, 2018

TACOM, DLA Land and Maritime strategic partnership ensures readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “The big test is ‘Are we ready?' Are we ready to equip the Warfighter to fight the next fight?” said DSCC and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer. This question of readiness was the foundation of the visit between Palmer and Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Mitchell, commander for TACOM.

Aug. 16, 2018

Puget Sound associate receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Puget Sound — Farally’s adroit leadership and meticulous adherence to procurement regulations ensured prompt and responsible support to PSNS and IMF customers while maintaining a spotless procurement performance record during her temporary assignment as the Agency Program Coordinator for the Government Purchase Card Program.

July 12, 2018

Homecoming event recognizes mission contributions of forward presence associates

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed home approximately 50 of its forward presence associates June 25 for a weeklong opportunity to reenergize and ensure everyone is familiar with updated procurement guidelines. The homecoming event also provided priceless networking possibilities and other essential training requirements.

June 5, 2018

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.