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A captivating display of traditional dance by the featured group of Grass Dancers provided a historical snapshot into Indian culture. Moving rhythmically to traditional Indian music and colorfully dressed, the dancers performed specialized movements, each conveying specific meaning.

Nov. 30, 2015

Land and Maritime honors first Americans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attracted by the sound of Native American background music DLA Land and Maritime associates filed

Mentors from across DLA Land and Maritime and DSCC shared their life experiences within the federal government and current responsibilities, gave important advice, and motivated the participants to explore careers within the Department of Defense.

Nov. 23, 2015

Columbus' Hispanic Heritage Program engages local students and professionals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ten college and high school students and six professionals benefited from this one-time mentoring and networking opportunity.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA Director, hosted a Town Hall in the Building 20 Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus. He provided an update on the strategic plan and discussed his recent visit with President Obama before answering questions from associates.

Nov. 12, 2015

Land and Maritime leaders brief Director during visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime senior leaders discussed the field activity’s operations Oct. 29 during DLA

Nov. 11, 2015

Associates urged to prepare for safe driving this winter season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Driving the appropriate speed for road conditions and preparing your vehicle are critical to driving

Mary Jo Dust earned the Superior Civilian Service Award for her work while deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. She was recognized by Navy Rear Adm. John King’s at his DLA Land and Maritime’s commander’s Town Hall Oct. 21.

Nov. 9, 2015

Commander recaps successful 2015 in Columbus, provides glimpse into the next year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On “Back to the Future Day,” the commander of DLA Land and Maritime reviewed a successful Fiscal

With dozens of spectators looking on and hurling water balloons in their direction, DLA Land and Maritime teams from the (l-r) Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps take off during the first heat of the inaugural Navy Birthday Cardboard Regatta at the Eagle Eye Golf Course Oct. 16. The Navy team overcame a slow start to win the first heat and ultimately lost in the finals to a civilian team from Business Process Support.

Nov. 4, 2015

Land and Maritime celebrates Navy’s birthday at inaugural Regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Service members and associates took to the open waters on Defense Supply Center Columbus Oct. 16 for

Nov. 2, 2015

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime EEO Hispanic Employment Program (HEP) joined in the celebration of the

Ken Abrams, Combat Vehicles and Small Arms Division Chief, provides continuous learning training to the Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) workforce.

Oct. 30, 2015

Land and Maritime’s workforce training strengthens lifecycle logistics initiatives

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic Engagement is one of five goals advanced by our DLA Director to propel the organization

Six Better Buying Power (BBP) Star awards were presented in the Director’s Town Hall session Oct. 7.

Oct. 23, 2015

Associates recognized as BBP Stars

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates recognized as BBP StarsDLA Land and Maritime’s workforce continues to make great

Navy Rear Adm. John King, DLA land and Maritime commander, presents Steve Ogletree a certificate of appreciation Oct. 7 inside the Building 20 auditorium during AbilityOne Day. Ogletree, who works at Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually impaired, told his story of overcoming his disability to achieve success in life.

Oct. 19, 2015

Lack of sight doesn’t mean lack of vision

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Steve Ogletree woke up the morning of July 29, 2003, he couldn’t see out of his left eye. His

Former members of the USS Birmingham submarine stand next to the ships’ sail with Rear Adm. John King, DLA Land and Maritime commander, Sept. 23 after the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the brand new Mission Park on Defense Supply Center Columbus. A fitness trail links land and sea vehicles, weapons systems and historic displays that reflect DSCC’s contributions to the nation’s defense since 1918 at the park.

Oct. 8, 2015

DSCC celebrates opening of Mission Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mission Park was previously nothing more than a stretch of grass on Defense Supply Center Columbus,

POW/MIA Table of Remembrance Toast performed by the USAF OSU ROTC Arnold Air Society, Detachment 645 during commemoration event.

Oct. 8, 2015

Land and Maritime's POW/MIA ceremony honors service members, family sacrifices

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a day that America has historically recognized the heroic efforts of its military service members

Members of the Air Force Junior ROTC OH-871 present the colors to kick off DLA Land and Maritime’s Air Force 68th birthday celebration Sept. 17 in the Building 20 auditorium. In the foreground is Navy Rear Adm. John King (left), Land and Maritime commander, and Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Bartman, Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard.

Sept. 24, 2015

Land and Maritime celebrates 68 years of air power

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime celebrated the 68th birthday of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 17 in the Building 20

Navy RDML John King, DLA Land and Maritime commander, gives some loose change during Land and Maritime’s Combined Federal Campaign kickoff Sept. 10 inside the Building 20 auditorium. Attendees donated their loose change as part of the kickoff fundraiser to demonstrate that every cent counts when it comes to CFC. The campaign runs through Dec. 15.

Sept. 16, 2015

DLA Columbus kicks off 2015 CFC season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates from DLA Land and Maritime gathered in the Building 20 auditorium Sept. 10 to ready for a

DLA Land and Maritime’s focus on workforce culture just took an enormous surge forward by restructuring and strengthening its cultural initiatives through the establishment of the new People and Culture directorate. The agency is working through an organizational realignment to fully integrate the new directorate.

Sept. 14, 2015

Land and Maritime establishes new People and Culture Directorate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s focus on workforce culture just took an enormous surge forward by