DLA Land and Maritime News

A man is helped with surplus clothing by a stand down event worker.

Dec. 1, 2022

A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.

The Defense Logistics Agency announced the DLA 55th Annual Employee Recognition Award winners.

Nov. 21, 2022

Columbus recipients of 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Six Columbus employees earned top honors in the 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency Nov. 15.

Nov. 15, 2022

DLA flexes continuity plan muscles during exercise

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The best defense against the unexpected is to be prepared for any scenario. The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise Oct. 25-27 to be ready if – or when – disaster strikes.

Nov. 8, 2022

Annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade to focus on sacrifices of military members, families

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade will honor the sacrifices of military members and their families as it winds through downtown Nov. 10.

A group of nine people on stage in an auditorium. The men are in varied colored business suits and the women are in dresses. There are six men and three women. One man has white hair and a beard. He is in a plaid dress shirt and tan pants and not in a suit. He is third from the left. First from the left is a woman with dark skin and hair in a flowered dress. The second woman also has dark skin and hair and is in a black dress. The third woman is fair skinned and has blond hair. She is wearing a gray plaid dress.

Nov. 3, 2022

Disability Employment Awareness Month Program focuses on equity in the workplace

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Advancing equity in the workplace was at the forefront of a panel discussion at the 2022 Defense Federal Community National Disability Employment Awareness Month hybrid program held at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium Oct. 26.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center. The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.

Oct. 6, 2022

Two DLA employees to run in Army Ten-Miler

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two members of the Defense Logistics Agency will be at the starting line for the Army Ten-Miler race Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.

A large group of people pose for a picture on the steps of Building 20.

Oct. 4, 2022

DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.

Three men in black Army fitness gear run outside on a track.

Sept. 29, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime soldiers assess functional fitness through new Army Combat Fitness Test

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Army personnel assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated for the first time in the new Army Combat Fitness Test Sept. 20 and 21 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Fitness Center.

Photo of a man in hiking gear smiling while standing outside.

Sept. 29, 2022

Commentary: Honoring the accomplishments of Retired DLA Employee Romulo Alberto Faria during Hispanic Heritage Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Romulo Alberto Faria is well known within the Hispanic community at the Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus and was always keen to provide guidance and support to new Latinos joining our workforce.

Sept. 27, 2022

Photos: DSCC Police host National Night Out at Noon Sept. 21

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a National Night Out at Noon event on Sept. 21 at the Mission Park Pavilion.

People in reflective gear and uniforms with radios stand on a observation catwalk at the DSCC Shoot House in Building 18.

Sept. 26, 2022

Defense Supply Center Columbus’ shoot house promotes police force readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the height of the pandemic while most of the workforce was operating under maximum telework, the Defense Supply Center Columbus completed upgrades to a new live-fire police training facility.

A large group of people both in uniform and out of uniform in a conference room in front of nine flags.

Sept. 23, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation talk strategy, structure at counterpart visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation senior leaders discussed organizational structures and strategies with their DLA Land and Maritime counterparts during a visit to Defense Supply Center Columbus Sept. 19.

Graphic with flying aces embedded in a blue background with 75th anniversary symbols and logos.

Sept. 21, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime looks to the future while recognizing 75 years of Air Force achievement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her leadership team hosted the U.S. Air Force 75th birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park Pavilion Sept. 16, to recognize the historical achievements and highlight the future of the service.

A woman in a pink shirt and grey suit with long brown hair stands in front of a Monarchs in the Rough sign in front of a prairie area on the DSCC golf course.

Sept. 19, 2022

Eagle Eye Golf Course designated as Monarchs in the Rough official butterfly habitat site

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course has been designated as a Monarchs in the Rough official habitat site for the monarch butterfly by Audubon International.