DLA Land and Maritime News

Brad Sparks, a pest controller at DLA checks a mosquito trap to see if any live specimens have been captured. Each week Sparks collects the samples and sends them to a laboratory to test for the presence of the Zika virus.

July 12, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime health officials are working with Army entomologists to collect mosquito samples on its installation in Columbus, Ohio, to test for the Zika virus.

Former Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Loren Reno shares his experiences with a group of associates in the Level I Mentoring Program. The program instructs associates in areas such as emotional intelligence, behavior based interviewing, stress management and how to conduct meetings.

July 11, 2016

Mentoring program welcomes former DLA vice director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During a recent visit to Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, former DLA Vice Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Loren Reno shared his experiences with a group of associates in the Level I Mentoring Program.

Kristen Baldwin, Acting, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering left poses with the DLA Value Engineering Achievement Award winners from left: Edilia Correa, DLA Logistics Operations, Technical and Quality Assurance; Brig. Gen. Allan Day, Commander DLA Aviation; Brodie Whitehead, DLA Aviation; Calvin Lee, DLA Aviation; along with Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, Director DLA; Frank Dipofi, DLA Aviation; Milton Lewis, DLA Land and Maritime; Rocky Sunday, DLA Land and Maritime; Dale Roberts, DLA Aviation; Amelia Walling, DLA Land and Maritime and Jorge Betancourt, DLA Aviation.

June 30, 2016

Agency wins 5 Value Engineering Awards

Arlington, VIRGINIA — One Defense Logistics Agency employee and four teams were awarded Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Awards for fiscal 2015 at a Pentagon ceremony, June 28.

Current and former service members from all military branches along with federal civilians and contractors gathered at Defense Supply Center Columbus June 16 to celebrate the Army’s 241st birthday.

June 29, 2016

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates Army birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following a stirring rendition of the National Anthem, the audience shouted their approval with the

Defense Supply Center Columbus personnel stack donations of canned foods during the annual Feds Feed Families campaign. Each year, donations from federal employees support the Mid-Ohio Food Bank's Operation Feed food drive, bringing essential items to central Ohio families in need.

June 24, 2016

2016 Feds Feed Families campaign underway at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus has once again partnered with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help fight hunger in the region. The 2016 Feds Feed Families food drive officially kicked of June 1, and personnel on the installation will have several options to participate in the program throughout the summer.

Photo caption: Participants in the DLA Semi-Annual Total Retail Sustainment Review gather at the mast of the USS Sailfish (formerly USS Squalus) at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire, May 24. (Photo by James Cleveland)

June 17, 2016

Retail side of warfighter support is focus of DLA event

DLA’s Retail Operations Division, in coordination with DLA Land and Maritime, brought total focus to the retail side of DLA's warfighter support at the second Semi-Annual Total Retail Sustainment Review, May 24-25 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

(l-r): Chaz Caldwell, Terrionna Bryan, Rayven Hodge and Isaiah Eaton display their diplomas after graduating from the DLA Land and Maritime High School Internship Program.

June 10, 2016

High school seniors hone skillsets through Land and Maritime’s internship program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four students from Eastmoor Academy High School recently completed their four month long internships

Navy Capt. Brian Ginnane (standing at podium), DLA Land and Maritime Director of Maritime Customer Operations, shares his message with the City of Bexley residents during Bexley’s Memorial Day celebration.

June 1, 2016

Land and Maritime shares Memorial Day message with installation neighbor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Under the glare of intense sunshine DLA Land and Maritime Navy Capt. Brian Ginnane spoke to Bexley, Ohio residents on Memorial Day as part of their Memorial Day celebration. Ginnane highlighted Ohioans who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives as part of that sacred service.

DLA Columbus Police Division Watch Commander Edward Compton Jr. stands behind a display of tactical police tools and equipment May 18. Also on display is a collection of contraband which police officers prevented from entering the installation. The displays are a part of week-long activities to celebrate Police Week.

May 25, 2016

DSCC shows appreciation for officers during Police Week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From the sentinels at the entry gates to the patrol cars that keep watch over the streets, police officers at Defense Supply Center Columbus are a ubiquitous sight across the installation. While most associates see them every day, many may not realize the amount of work that goes into keeping the facility safe 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

DLA Installation Support Columbus Police Officer Kevin Schaefer recently participated in a military-themed episode of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge at the Broken Skull Ranch. During the challenge elite athletes compete in head to head battles for a chance to win a $10,000 prize.

May 19, 2016

DLA Police Officer’s real-life skills benefit safety, support charity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you’re a fan of reality-themed television shows then you might want to tune in and watch the

DLA Land and Maritime’s Raytheon Working Group brought home first place in the Productivity or Process Improvement Award category by a team at the 39th Annual Federal Executive Association’s Excellence in Government Awards luncheon.

May 17, 2016

Federal workers celebrated at annual luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal workers from Columbus and Central Ohio filled the ballroom at Villa Milano May 5 for the 2016 Excellence in Government Awards luncheon. Hosted by the Federal Executive Association, the awards luncheon is held annually in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.

Defense Supply Central Columbus is hosting a variety of events throughout the week of May
15-21 to recognize the significance of Police Week, including a wreath laying ceremony, a 5k run, an information booth, and a cookout honoring the sacrifices made by the men and women who protect the
installation.

May 13, 2016

Police Week to honor, recognize installation officers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police officers at Defense Supply Center Columbus are hosting a variety of events throughout the week of May 15-21 to recognize the significance of Police Week, including a wreath laying ceremony, a 5k run, an information booth, and a cookout honoring the sacrifices made by the men and women who protect the installation.

Five former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates were inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame May 4 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. Pictured (l-r) are Milton Lewis, Land and Maritime acquisitions executive; Ben Roberts (accepting on behalf of William Breil); Diane Circle; Joyce Collins; Vikki Hawthorne; Patricia Shields, and James McClaugherty, Land and Maritime acting commander.

May 10, 2016

Five inductees honored at Land and Maritime Hall of Fame ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One is remembered as a proponent for supplier excellence and small business innovation. One was recognized for an ability to collect and analyze complex data. Another was a key member of multiple base realignment commissions. One was an innovative problem solver on matters of supply chain execution and resource management. One built a decades-long track record as a dynamic and outspoken advocate for business process transformation.

DSCC MWR will use the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign to promote fitness, wellness and resiliency during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May. DSCC MWR is offering five events to DSCC Associates, Military and families focused on Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength (B.A.N.D.S.) -- all key components of overall well-being and resiliency.

May 9, 2016

Fitness promoted through May’s Strong B.A.N.D.S. events

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC MWR will use the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign to promote fitness, wellness and resiliency during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May. DSCC MWR is offering five events to DSCC Associates, Military and families focused on Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength (B.A.N.D.S.) -- all key components of overall well-being and resiliency.

Aspiring para trooper is fitted with the parachute assembly used by service members during flight jumps. Several parents and their kids took the opportunity to harness up as part of their orientation about different jobs parents perform on the installation.

May 4, 2016

DSCC buzzing with activities as kids celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Under overcast skies the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Take Your Child to Work Day kicked off in the building 20 auditorium for the more than 150 children ages 9-17 and their parents. Activities included safety presentations to raise awareness, physical activities like dodgeball, basketball, jump rope, and a visit to Land and Maritime’s Electronics Testing Lab.