DLA News Archive

Sept. 4, 2024

Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Suicide is a public health issue that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families and communities. Its causes are complex. During September, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office is reminding employees to take care of their mental health and recognize signs of distress and hopelessness in others.

June 25, 2024

Whitehall Mayor shares powerful message at Juneteenth ‘Freedom Day’ event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whitehall Mayor Michael T. Bivens, it was a culmination of childhood experiences that helped shape his understanding of Juneteenth and ultimately his duty and responsibility as an American.

May 2, 2024

Employee Appreciation Day fosters culture, connection

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine, food and fellowship during an Employee Appreciation Day May 1, at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park.

April 25, 2024

Greenberg shares experiences as a Jewish child during the Holocaust at joint DLA, DFAS program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fran Greenberg speaks of her experiences as a Jewish child in World War II to a full house in the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium during a Holocaust Remembrance Day program April 17.

Jan. 31, 2024

DSCC associate featured in national magazine

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For Greg Ramsey, 2023 went out with a bang and 2024 is heading in the same direction. Now, he has one more notch to add to his belt – he was featured on the cover of Careers & the disABLED Magazine released this week.

Oct. 22, 2021

DSCC firemen make cameo in latest fitness center video

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center’s staff have worked tirelessly to stay engaged with customers and develop meaningful content during the COVID-19 pandemic. WOW! Workout Wednesdays launched last month and features short, weekly workout videos that can be combined or repeated to create personalized workouts for any fitness level.

Sept. 10, 2021

A Word from the Employee Assistance Program Manager

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At Land and Maritime, we have an Active-Duty component, a number of Guard and Reserve personnel, and many veterans. 

May 25, 2021

Land and Maritime electronics engineer Taysa Markus featured in latest DLA Rap episode

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Meet Taysa Markus, a shining star at DLA Land and Maritime, in the latest episode of the DLA Rap produced by DLA Headquarters. Markus defines resiliency. At the end of the Vietnam War, her family took on hardship, adversity and trauma and persevered. Today Markus is an electronics engineer with Land and Maritime’s Engineering and Technical Support Directorate.

April 16, 2021

Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Dawes Arboretum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dawes Arboretum appears to be a local favorite – an attraction on many local resident’s bucket lists – located in Newark, Ohio. What began as a farm and then became the land’s second owner’s dream fulfillment started as a 140-acre farm and has grown today to be a 2,000-acre rolling hill arboretum.

April 16, 2021

Teal Ribbon Relay, April awareness activities gain momentum as Land and Maritime hits nearly 800 miles

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Numbers continue to pour in as the Teal Ribbon Relay hits its mid-point with less than two weeks to go in the Defense Logistics Agency’s signature Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month challenge.