DLA News Archive

July 13, 2018

Update on the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Update on the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey; Guest blog by DLA Human Resources Director Brad Bunn

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.

July 5, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime awards millions to Ohio small businesses in first half of fiscal year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded nearly $78.5 million to Ohio small businesses in the first half of this fiscal year ending March 31st. This number includes more than $29.5 million in award dollars to small businesses in the Columbus region. The majority of dollars were awarded to small businesses in the manufacturing sector, with the following areas receiving the most award dollars: General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing, Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing and Industrial Valve Manufacturing.

July 2, 2018

Family and friends – the theme of a 25-year Navy career

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Captain Justin D. Debord celebrated 25 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium June 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. In his final assignment, Debord served as the director of Strategic Acquisition Programs for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

July 2, 2018

Learn more about Succession Management by accessing the available via LMS….

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Succession Management Awareness course is available for viewing in LMS.

June 29, 2018

DOD Honors Value Engineering Achievement Award Recipients

WASHINGTON — More than 30 individuals, teams and organizations were honored with the Fiscal Year 2017 Value Engineering Achievement Award in a ceremony in the Pentagon Auditorium today. DLA recipients include -- Program/Project: DLA Aviation, Aviation Engineering Flaps Project -- Individual: Donald O’Flaherty, equipment specialist, DLA Land and Maritime, Value Management and Engineering Division -- Team: DLA Aviation, Source Approval Request Team -- Organization: DLA Aviation, Engineering and Technology Division -- Special: DLA Land and Maritime, Reverse and Sustaining Engineering

June 29, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime Academy presented at Homecoming

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Forward Presence employees attended a condensed version of the DLA Land and Maritime Academy on Tuesday, June 26.

June 29, 2018

The People and Culture Directorate welcome Human Resource interns

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of the Human Resources Professional Development Program (HRPDP), the People and Culture Directorate is hosting two interns from Human Resources

June 29, 2018

Commentary: Active Shooter Exercise from a Volunteers Viewpoint

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As I read the May Command Daily Announcements, I came across, “ROLE PLAYER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED” and I was intrigued.

June 29, 2018

Keep alertness high along with patriotic spirit this July 4

Each year many DLA employees and family members attend Fourth of July celebrations across this great country, as well as celebrations in overseas locations. While there are no credible or specific threats, staying aware of your surroundings can help you have a safe celebration.