DLA Land and Maritime News

May 23, 2023

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.

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.

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May 1, 2023

Central Ohio logistics leaders link with neighboring Air Force logisticians

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted 21 logistics officers from the Logistics Officer Association’s Wright Patterson Air Force Base Chapter April 20 fostering inter-agency support between the two Central Ohio organizations.

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April 28, 2023

Ohio National Guard, DLA Land and Maritime partner to raise awareness at SAAPM 5K

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A cloudy and brisk April afternoon didn’t stop dozens of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates and Ohio National Guard members from running for a good cause.

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April 21, 2023

20 proteges graduate from Land and Maritime’s Level II mentoring program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2022-2023 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Level II Professional Self-Development Mentoring Program culminated with a graduation ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium April 19.

Two people in military OCP camouflaged uniforms stand with nine civilians in business casual attire holding a Guide-on DLA unit flag in front of a Army building.

April 18, 2023

Civilian deployers provide worldwide logistics support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the start of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Expeditionary Civilian Deployment Program in 2009, DLA Land and Maritime civilians have deployed across the globe ensuring the readiness, capability, capacity, and lethality of the nation’s warfighters.

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April 6, 2023

Photos: DSCC Police, MWR host Easter egg hunt, ice cream social and hot dog grill

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 400 Defense Supply Center Columbus associates and families gathered at the Operations Center April 1 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.

April 6, 2023

Former acquisition executive receives DOD ‘Legend’ award

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis earned the 2022 Pricing and Contracting Legends Award during the Senior Contracting Leaders Summit March 30.

White text on a swirly background. 2022 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame.

April 5, 2023

Four slated for induction into 2023 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins has announced the 2023 inductees into the organization’s Hall of Fame.

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April 3, 2023

April events promote sexual assault awareness and prevention efforts

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is observing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with events and activities throughout April to bring awareness of sexual assault in all its forms.

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March 24, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime team visits seaside counterparts at Naval Station Norfolk

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than a dozen associates from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime witnessed ‘Saltwater Leadership’ in action during a visit to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 6-9.

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March 21, 2023

DLA chaplain promotes spiritual wellness at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leaders and staff hosted DLA Chaplain Army (Col.) Thomas Brooks at Defense Supply Center Columbus, March 9, for his first site visit since assuming the role in September.