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June 19, 2020
Exit Interview with Land and Maritime Chief of Staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime will complete a changeover this month in its Chief of Staff position, a critical leadership component in ensuring successful daily operations. Outgoing Chief of Staff U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum is transitioning to her next command challenge as the pace of military moves picks up amid the COVID-19 environment.
June 17, 2020
Next DLA Land and Maritime commander announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Department of Defense announced June 2 that U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry, director of logistics, fleet supply and ordnance for U.S. Pacific Fleet, will succeed Rear Adm. John Palmer as commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.
June 15, 2020
America’s Army: When We are Needed, We are There
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Let us all join in a moment of reflection and celebration in honor of the U.S. Army’s 245th Birthday, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 14. The U.S. Army was officially created on June 14, 1775, over a year prior to the Declaration of Independence, when Congress approved the raising of six companies of riflemen to enlist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until the end of the Revolutionary War. The Army has grown in size and capability since its humble beginnings in the nation’s struggle for independence against Great Britain and is now the largest branch of the U.S. military.
June 3, 2020
DAWIA certification changes announced to mitigate Covid-19 impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Program provides resources to help acquisition workforce members understand the Covid-19 impacts toward completing DAWIA certification requirements.
June 2, 2020
DLA Land and Maritime launches virtual seminars for small businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Office of Small Business Programs launched their first-ever virtual Training, Knowledge and Opportunities seminar this month in response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
May 22, 2020
Employee Assistance Program Blog: Refocus and stay productive to break cycle of stress
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hello Land and Maritime! We are at the two-month point of the stay-at-home situation. While many of us have gotten used to the situation and are fairly OK with it, there are stresses associated with staying at home. The following are some things to be aware of to help.
Land and Maritime expands operations, incorporates new Industrial Hardware support mission
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is in the initial phase of absorbing operational responsibilities for DLA’s Industrial Hardware logistics function; a move that will reorganize overall operations and drive increased procurement efficiencies.
May 21, 2020
Feeling overwhelmed? Employee Assistance Program encourages families to recognize signs, seek help
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In this week’s blog, DLA Land and Maritime’s Employee Assistance Program Manager Drew Henderson offers recommendation for identifying and reducing stress in yourself and those around you as well as ways to offer support to others.
May 19, 2020
DLA Maritime Norfolk and DLA Pearl Harbor sailors advanced through special Navy program
Two exceptional sailors supporting the DLA warfighter support mission, Logistics Specialist Second Class Jasmine Robinson and LS1 Laklas Howard, were selectively advanced through a special U.S. Navy program that rewards superior performance.
May 18, 2020
Land and Maritime family battles, defeats COVID-19 virus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates and brothers Kyle and Marc Danneberger know firsthand the effects of COVID-19. The brothers along with their mother Sallie have supported their father Karl through a recent coronavirus infection that saw him hospitalized and on a ventilator.
May 14, 2020
Interconnection Equipment Contracts produce early savings
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Interconnection Equipment Contracts awarded in late 2019 are already paying off for Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime customers.
May 8, 2020
Combined Federal Campaign reopens in response to coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal workers have another opportunity to donate to the Combined Federal Campaign beginning today – this time in support of charities working overtime in the coronavirus pandemic fight. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management approved a special COVID-19 solicitation period running through June 30.
May 1, 2020
Fitness Center offers free online options for staying in shape during social distancing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community may no longer be able to attend in-person fitness classes at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Fitness Center but they still have a variety of virtual options for staying in shape to choose from thanks to the center’s fitness experts. When fitness centers across Ohio closed in late March to comply with the coronavirus pandemic’s social distancing requirements, the installation’s Fitness Center quickly responded by adding free virtual workout options, On-Demand videos and Workout of the Day plans.
Land and Maritime receives, distributes 1,500 cloth face masks to inhibit virus spread
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime received a shipment of approximately 1,500 cloth masks April 23 that are being issued to first responders and other essential members of the workforce as an additional protective measure against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
April 28, 2020
DLA Strategic Goals Award winners from Land and Maritime announced for 1st Quarter
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates were recognized with the DLA Director's Strategic Goals Award for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. The award recognizes the measurable contributions made by teams, or individuals, toward achieving the goals set forth in the DLA Strategic Plan.