DLA News Archive

June 28, 2018

Logistics center welcomes new leader, promotes outgoing commander to second star

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer assumed command of the Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime from Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic during a ceremony June 27 at the Operations Center Auditorium.

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.

June 20, 2018

Supply chain innovation and efficiency on display at logistics conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition brought together government and industry suppliers and customers during a two-day event in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

June 5, 2018

Land and Maritime officer finishes Army career after 25 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colleagues, friends and family members came together to honor the career of Army Col. Dale Farrand during a May 31 retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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.

May 29, 2018

Life after DLA - America by Bicycle

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Follow Ret. Army Col. Yee Hang's journey from California to Georgia as he transitions from the U.S. Army to retirement. His strength and resiliency will aid him as he bikes on average 113 mile each day during his adventure.

May 18, 2018

Operation Cookie Drop

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 2018 Operation Cookie Drop distributed nearly 800 cases of cookies donated by the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland to more than 3,100 service members from 19 units (platoon, company, battalion and brigade level) in Central Ohio.

April 16, 2018

Land and Maritime Commander gets promotion nod

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations ADM John M. Richardson announced that Navy Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Michelle C. Skubic, who has been selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral, will be assigned as Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Chief of Supply Corps, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Skubic is currently serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio.

March 9, 2018

DLA employees, Airmen share life lessons during Eastmoor career event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two reserve Airmen working for the Defense Logistics Agency spoke to student-athletes from the Eastmoor Academy girls’ basketball team March 3 on the academy’s campus in east Columbus.

March 9, 2018

Unit Cookie Call for the Ohio Army National Guard

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office held a Unit Cookie Call Feb. 25 for Ohio Army National Guard units at Building 24’s drill hall on base.