DLA Land and Maritime News

Dec. 5, 2024

Contracting specialist, wrestling coach finds meaning in career, community

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nathan Gamble, a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime supervisory contracting specialist, was recently named one of Claflin University’s 40 Outstanding Leaders Under 40 for 2024.

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Nov. 27, 2024

DOD logisticians collaborate during provisioning summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics held its first Defense Department Provisioning Workshop and Summit in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Nov. 19-21 at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Nov. 27, 2024

Honoring Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage

COLUMBUS, Ohio — November is dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Native American and Alaskan Native peoples. This annual observance recognizes the invaluable contributions these communities have made to the United States.

DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services

Nov. 26, 2024

DSCC Fire Department members recognized for their life-saving efforts in local apartment fire

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Columbus Fire and Emergency Services personnel are being credited with saving several lives in an apartment blaze earlier this month near the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Nov. 20, 2024

DSCC celebrates Marine Corps’ 249th birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Marine Corps has been at the forefront of every battle since its inception on November 10, 1775. Current and former Marines at Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated this legacy with a birthday celebration on Nov. 13 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center.

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Nov. 19, 2024

DLA director emphasizes people as integral to warfighter support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly emphasized the crucial role of DLA Land and Maritime’s personnel in fulfilling the agency’s mission during a Town Hall Nov. 14 at the Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Nov. 13, 2024

DLA historian chronicles agency’s defining moments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Historian Colin Williams guided the DLA Land and Maritime workforce on a journey of change, highlighting the agency’s defining moments, during a presentation Nov. 6 in the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Nov. 6, 2024

DSCC employees participate in ‘Flash Mentoring’ sessions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Leadership Development Council hosted a ‘Flash Mentoring’ event Oct. 24 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center.

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Oct. 29, 2024

DLA participates in Global Thunder exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency tested its ability to continue operations in response to a sudden surge in logistical support during U.S. Strategic Command’s Global Thunder exercise Oct. 18-24.

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Oct. 24, 2024

‘Black Start’ tests DSCC emergency operation plans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus emergency operation plans were put to the test during a Full-Scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise Oct. 23.

Oct. 23, 2024

Power restored at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus underwent a controlled power outage on Wednesday, Oct. 23. At about 9:40 a.m., the entire installation experienced a total interruption of electrical service as part of a Full-Scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise to test the installation’s emergency backup generators and provide tenants with real-time practice of personnel accountability and Continuity of Operation Plans. Power was restored at 5:44 p.m.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Panel discussion celebrates DLA disability workforce successes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted an impactful panel discussion Oct. 16 at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Maritime Supplier Operations wins Navy Regatta for second consecutive year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maritime Supplier Operations’ USS FMS cruised to victory at the annual Navy Regatta Oct. 9 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course pond. The cardboard boat race was hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to celebrate the Navy’s 249th birthday.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Workforce gains insight on DLA mission through series of immersive tours

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of Defense Logistics Agency employees stood in awe of the man before them as he described in detail what a member of the Union Army experienced in the Civil War, using his weaponry and uniform buttons as a guide.

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Oct. 8, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests crisis response at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were tested during a full-scale crisis response exercise Sept. 19.