DLA News Archive

Oct. 25, 2018

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Job Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — October 17, 2018, DLA Land and Maritime, (DLA L&M) participated in the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Job Fair, sponsored by Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Division of Disability Determination.

Oct. 25, 2018

Central State University’s 2018 Fall Career and Internship Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recruiters attended the Central State University’s 2018 Fall Career and Internship fair located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Oct. 17. Central State University is Ohio’s only publicly funded historically black university, named in honor of the great abolitionist William Wilberforce.

Oct. 23, 2018

Show some love

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The theme for this year’s CFC campaign is “Show Some Love!” And we all know the People and Culture Directorate, as well as everyone in DLA Land and Maritime, have a lot of LOVE to give!

Oct. 23, 2018

Nominations for FY19 Executive Development Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nominations for courses under the FY19 DLA Executive Development Program (EDP) are currently being accepted. The purpose of EDP is to develop DLA’s current and future leaders, prepare them to effectively navigate and manage leadership challenges, and develop leadership competencies critical to maintaining supply chain excellence

Oct. 23, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates a quarter of a century of military service with Naval officer retirement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colleagues, family and friends joined together to honor Navy Capt. Brian Ginnane’s 25 years of military service during an Oct. 12 retirement ceremony at DSCC.

Oct. 23, 2018

Change of Season Brings Some New Faces

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The September New Employee Orientation brought in six new employees to the DLA Land and Maritime Installation.

Oct. 18, 2018

Land Operations Driving Readiness

FT. BELVOIR, Va. — From foxhole to factory, DLA Land and Maritime is DLA’s single provider for land materials. 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. 17, 2018

Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 7 - 13. It was first established in 1922. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge issued the first proclamation for fire prevention week, making it a national observance. DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services recognizes the importance of fire prevention and fire safety education. FES holds several specialized events each year during fire prevention week.

Oct. 17, 2018

Engineers rally over Sailors to win Navy’s annual regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Bullship went belly up and a fast-moving shark named Hat Trick prevailed at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s 4th annual Navy Cardboard Regatta held Oct. 11 at DSCC. The race is held annually on the U.S. Navy’s birthday and showcases a range of watercraft created by Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, veterans and civilians using nothing more than duct tape and cardboard. The race is open to all tenants and this year’s cardboard fleet featured a dozen teams from DLA Land and Maritime, the Navy Recruiting District Ohio and the DFAS– Columbus.

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.