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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.
April 27, 2020
Commentary: Comforting items, retreat spaces can be therapeutic in difficult times
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In this week’s blog, DLA Land and Maritime’s Employee Assistance Program Manager Drew Henderson offers recommendation for maintaining good mental health as a family.
April 21, 2020
DLA Land and Maritime supports COVID-19 efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Department of Defense increases its support to the nation’s COVID-19 virus pandemic, organizations within DOD ranks are coordinating their efforts to press the fight against the virus’ spread. The Defense Logistics Agency’s logistics support capabilities are demonstrating a growing response capacity as the Agency provides an expanding range of assistance through its worldwide supply chain operations.
DSCC marks 50th anniversary of Earth Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio — April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Nearly fifty years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created and it’s important to note Ohio’s major part in this turning point in United States history.
April 16, 2020
Base Child Development Center staff bring virtual story time to DOD families
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Child Development Center at the Defense Supply Center Columbus serves the children of hundreds of military service members and Department of Defense employees. With many families working from home and adhering to social distancing guidelines, the center's child care staff found a creative way to keep in touch with children by creating virtual story time videos.
April 15, 2020
Commentary: Managing change both personally and professionally in a virtual workplace
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a new commentary, Change Management Specialist Notasha Fant offers tips and resources to help employees navigate the virtual workplace.
April 10, 2020
Employee Assistance Program Blog: Routines, self-care become more important than ever
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In this week’s blog from DLA Land and Maritime’s Employee Assistance Program Manager Drew Henderson, he tackles the importance of keeping routines and finding time for self-care in this age of social distancing.
April 2, 2020
Positive practices emphasized during Child Abuse Prevention Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and serves as an annual observation to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. The statistics about child abuse are stark – in 2018, approximately 678,000 children in the U.S. were found to be victims of child abuse or neglect.
March 27, 2020
Commentary: Employee Assistance Program is here to help
COLUMBUS, Ohio — These are strange times we find ourselves in. As the world grapples with coronavirus, it’s an especially stressful time for all and many are asking questions about what’s next.
March 23, 2020
Land and Maritime Deputy Commander addresses leadership development skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 50 leadership minded Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Building 20 Buckeye/Cardinal rooms March 11 to hear Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson share some of his insights and key principles in becoming a successful leader.