DLA Land and Maritime News

Eight people stand on a wood-floor stage in front of a large rainbow-colored screen displaying the words, “LGBTQ Pride Month. Being Your Authentic Self.”

June 13, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates diversity at Pride Month event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center June 6. The program was hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and the LGBTQ Employment Program.

The Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce alongside Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders and the family of Stephen Byus officially opened the Stephen Byus Central Issue Facility Warehouse June 8 during a memorialization ceremony at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

June 9, 2023

Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.

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June 6, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates new Hall of Fame members

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The newest members of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame were honored during a ceremony at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center May 31.

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June 6, 2023

DSCC celebrates Arbor Day, certification as Tree City USA for fifth consecutive year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus Environmental Division celebrated the planting of several native trees and shrubs at the DLA Police and Fire Memorial during an Arbor Day ceremony May 23.

June 2, 2023

DSCC commander honors Central Ohio fallen, calls on community to ‘invest in each other’

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Droves of Bexley families and guests crowded into Drexel Circle on Memorial Day to remember the city’s men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty and to pay tribute to the loved ones they left behind. The event, held at the community’s World War II Memorial, featured keynote speaker Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Defense Logistics Agency associates from DLA Europe and Africa and DLA Support Team – North pose for a group photo in Germany during a week-long Warfighter Always training symposium. Dawn Gettys, then-liaison officer for DST – North, and fellow DST – North members had the opportunity to attend the symposium during their six-month deployment to Poland October 2022 – March 2023.

May 31, 2023

Civilian deployers: Recent European assignment 'eye opening' for Land and Maritime associate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rewarding and humbling is how Dawn Gettys describes her experience with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Civilian Deployment Program. Gettys recently returned from Poland, where she served as a liaison officer for DLA Support Team – North from October 2022 – March 2023.

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May 26, 2023

Land and Maritime celebrates the career of Mark Brown

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the career of Acquisition Executive Mark Brown in a retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center May 17.

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May 25, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Sue Potashnik

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sue Potashnik shares details about her job as a firefighter/paramedic for DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

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May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.

May 23, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Richard Aldrich

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richard Aldrich shares details about his job as a firefighter/EMT/hazardous materials technician for DLA Land and Maritime during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

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May 22, 2023

Asian American and Pacific Islanders share wisdom for advancing workforce development

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special program and discussion panel at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center May 18. The program was sponsored by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and the Asian/Pacific American Employment Program.

May 19, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Travis McCarthy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Travis McCarthy shares details about his job as a DLA Police officer at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio.

May 17, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Program fuels desire to serve, professional growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Nick Staufer began his career with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, it wasn’t a question of whether he would enter the ranks of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce – it was only a matter of when and where.

An aerial view of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on an island in the middle of a small bay.

May 11, 2023

DLA Maritime Portsmouth’s strong safety culture results in ongoing milestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of May 5, Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has gone 14 months without a workplace injury.

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May 5, 2023

DSCC Police officers’ quick thinking saves a life

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency police officers tackle numerous calls supporting the Defense Supply Center Columbus on any given day. Most of those calls are fairly routine, but occasionally, officers face crisis situations inside and outside the gates.