DLA Land and Maritime News

Brad Bunn, Director, DLA Human Resources takes questions from the Columbus Land and Maritime audience during his ongoing DLA Human Resources Roadshow. Bunn is visiting DLA organizations to further discuss the implementation of the new DPMAP system and other HR related issues impacting the DLA workforce.

Nov. 21, 2016

DLA HR director’s road show makes stop in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Human Resources Director, Brad Bunn brought his human resources roadshow to Land and Maritime Nov. 4 to personally discuss several high visibility human resource issues with the Columbus workforce.

A representative from the Disabled American Veterans talks to a DSCC associate about what the charity offers during a Veterans Benefits fair Nov. 9 inside the DLA land and Maritime Operations Center.

Nov. 16, 2016

Veterans honored at annual DSCC program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates honored fellow veterans during Defense Supply Center Columbus’ annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 9 inside the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center auditorium. Mr. Alphonsa Green, the Recruiting Policy Branch Chief within the Army G-1 at the Pentagon, was the guest speaker. Green took those in attendance on a walk through the history of Veterans Day. He touched on the theme “How did we get here from there?”

Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

Nov. 9, 2016

Associates learn how to manage generational differences in today's workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A noted expert on cultural differences at the office combined rich content with use-tomorrow tools to speak to a gathering in Columbus. Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

During a Nov. 2 presentation about disaster preparedness during winter months at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Christopher Williams, a community response coordinator for Franklin County, Ohio said many common dangers are amplified during severe cold weather.

Nov. 9, 2016

Experts promote winter safety at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates at Defense Supply Center Columbus are taking steps to prepare for cold weather, including learning about hazards that become more frequent during the winter months.

The Honorable Robert Rigsby, an associate judge with the District of Columbia's Superior Court, speaks at the Federal Executive Association's annual workshop Nov. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The FEA sponsors the workshop each year to improve and leverage coordination between central Ohio's federal organizations.

Nov. 9, 2016

Workshop aims to increase resiliency in federal workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees from government agencies across central Ohio were at Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7 for a leadership workshop presented by the Federal Executive Association.

Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, commander, DLA Land and Maritime, talks to guests after a change of command ceremony Oct. 31. Skubic arrives after serving in the U.S. Pacific Fleet as director, logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ceremony marks new leadership in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new era was ushered in at Defense Supply Center Columbus as Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic took over command of DLA Land and Maritime during a ceremony at the Operations Center auditorium Oct. 31.

Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates and their families volunteer each month on a variety of community projects, including trash removal, canned food drives, and beach cleanups.

Oct. 25, 2016

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor in the Community

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates, along with friends and family, offer their time and services each month at volunteer events island-wide to give back to the community.

Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (Ret.) on stage during a visit to DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 19. Kettles was awarded the Medal of Honor July 18 for actions he performed as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, during which he saved the lives of 44 men.

Oct. 24, 2016

Land and Maritime welcomes Medal of Honor recipient

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Courage, bravery, valor, – these are just a few of the attributes our military members embrace when

More than 200 spectators surrounded the golf course pond to watch teams compete in the 2nd Annual DLA Land and Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta. The races were part of the activities celebrating the Navy's 241st birthday, while also raising funds for the agency's Combined Federal Campaign philanthropic program.

Oct. 20, 2016

Navy celebrates birthday at 2nd annual cardboard regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A raging naval battle took place Oct. 13 at Defense Supply Center Columbus that saw projectiles

Oct. 19, 2016

Land and Maritime leader recognized for service to the blind

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Oct. 18, 2016

AbilityOne Day highlights benefits of federal employment program

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On Saturday, October 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

Oct. 11, 2016

Associate honored posthumously with signage

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Oct. 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

A team of procurement professionals at DLA Warren secured savings of more than $1.6 million in a recent contracting action with Honeywell International, Inc. after combining related procurement requirements supporting the Army’s M1 Abrams Tank.

Oct. 11, 2016

Cost savings through contract consolidation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Agency-wide, DLA’s procurement professionals are being encouraged to look for innovative ways to

Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pa., receives her first chemotherapy treatment in August 2016. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2016.

Oct. 3, 2016

Mary Mahey: A DLA employee's journey with breast cancer

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — When Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, first received the news, she was in total shock and disbelief. She had never had any serious illnesses.

Meghan Kipp (left), Applied DNA Sciences’ technical product manager Government and Military Programs, demonstrates current DNA marking technology to DLA Land and Maritime associates during their research and development update visit.

Sept. 29, 2016

DNA marking technology improves quality through fraud prevention

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency is investigating the expanded use of DNA marking technology as a