DLA Land and Maritime News

Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic speaks at her first Town Hall as commander of DLA Land and Maritime. The Feb. 15 event provided updates on new DoD employee performance standards and the scheduled audit review currently underway across the agency.

Feb. 24, 2017

Land and Maritime Town Hall promotes audit readiness, performance review updates

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In her first Town Hall as commander of DLA Land and Maritime, Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic outlined her priorities while reaffirming the agency’s current strategic plan.

(Center) Land and Maritime Commander, Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic, is flanked by CFC team captains during a celebration event highlighting the campaign’s close out. The campaign raised more than $958,000 in contributions.

Feb. 8, 2017

Land and Maritime recognizes successful CFC campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime recently closed out its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign on a positive note with a meeting of the organization’s key workers. Their efforts helped the Central Ohio West Virginia campaign raise more than $958,000 in contributions.

Officer David Webb, Defense Supply Center Columbus, police officer speaks to dispatch.

Jan. 30, 2017

DSCC police reunite missing man with family

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus police responded to a call at the Yearling Road Gate Jan. 18 after a disoriented, elderly man walked onto the installation trying to get to his father’s house.

DLA Land and Maritime EEO Specialist Michael McCoy speaks during a Toastmaster International Club 3500 meeting inside the operations center at Defense Supply Center Columbus. A.G.O.I.S.S.I. (A Group Of Individuals Seeking Self Improvement) leads its district with the most consecutive years achieving 10 out of 10 annual goals set forth by the organization.

Jan. 17, 2017

Land and Maritime Toastmasters celebrate another successful year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the twelfth consecutive year, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Toastmasters Club has earned the President’s Distinguished Club Award.

DLA Land and Maritime Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic (second from left) welcomed Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andrew Ginther (third from left) to Defense Supply Center Columbus for a familiarization visit and tour Jan. 10. Also pictured is Milton Lewis, Land and Maritime's acquisition executive (far left), and James McClaugherty, Land and Maritime deputy commander (far right).

Jan. 10, 2017

Columbus mayor visits DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander, Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic welcomed Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andrew Ginther for a familiarization visit to the Defense Supply Center (DSCC) Columbus installation January 10. Ginther’s visit included an initial meeting with Skubic and her senior leadership team prior to receiving selected operations briefings.

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Dec. 9, 2016

New Year’s resolutions and how DLA can help you achieve your goals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ringing in the new year often results in a time of reflection, reviewing the current situation and planning for the future. DLA takes the opportunity to look back at the year and make goals for the year ahead. As individuals, we use this time to do the same. Many of us will set personal resolutions. At DLA Land and Maritime, we understand the importance of work/life balance and would like to assist in your journey to keep your resolutions with some tips and resources made available to you as a member of our workforce.

Members of the DLA Land and Maritime Joint Reserve Team assemble at the Joint Forces Operational Summit Dec. 2 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The annual event highlights achievements from the previous year while setting new goals for the future of the reserve forces.

Dec. 7, 2016

Joint Reserve Force reaffirms commitment to DLA at annual summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Joint Reserve Team hosted their annual summit for members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to emphasize their supply and logistics support capabilities.

Oldest Marine Sgt. Gary A. Rodgers passes cake to Sgt. Austin Reed, the youngest Marine during the cake cutting ceremony that serves as the hallmark of the Marine Corps birthday ceremony.

Nov. 21, 2016

Marine Corps celebrates 241st birthday in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Military members from all services and civilians at DLA Land and Maritime recently gathered in the building 20 auditorium to celebrate the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The focal point in the Marine’s Birthday celebration is the cake cutting ceremony which symbolizes the connection between Marines past, present and future.

Brad Bunn, Director, DLA Human Resources takes questions from the Columbus Land and Maritime audience during his ongoing DLA Human Resources Roadshow. Bunn is visiting DLA organizations to further discuss the implementation of the new DPMAP system and other HR related issues impacting the DLA workforce.

Nov. 21, 2016

DLA HR director’s road show makes stop in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Human Resources Director, Brad Bunn brought his human resources roadshow to Land and Maritime Nov. 4 to personally discuss several high visibility human resource issues with the Columbus workforce.

A representative from the Disabled American Veterans talks to a DSCC associate about what the charity offers during a Veterans Benefits fair Nov. 9 inside the DLA land and Maritime Operations Center.

Nov. 16, 2016

Veterans honored at annual DSCC program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates honored fellow veterans during Defense Supply Center Columbus’ annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 9 inside the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center auditorium. Mr. Alphonsa Green, the Recruiting Policy Branch Chief within the Army G-1 at the Pentagon, was the guest speaker. Green took those in attendance on a walk through the history of Veterans Day. He touched on the theme “How did we get here from there?”

Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

Nov. 9, 2016

Associates learn how to manage generational differences in today's workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A noted expert on cultural differences at the office combined rich content with use-tomorrow tools to speak to a gathering in Columbus. Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

During a Nov. 2 presentation about disaster preparedness during winter months at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Christopher Williams, a community response coordinator for Franklin County, Ohio said many common dangers are amplified during severe cold weather.

Nov. 9, 2016

Experts promote winter safety at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates at Defense Supply Center Columbus are taking steps to prepare for cold weather, including learning about hazards that become more frequent during the winter months.

The Honorable Robert Rigsby, an associate judge with the District of Columbia's Superior Court, speaks at the Federal Executive Association's annual workshop Nov. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The FEA sponsors the workshop each year to improve and leverage coordination between central Ohio's federal organizations.

Nov. 9, 2016

Workshop aims to increase resiliency in federal workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees from government agencies across central Ohio were at Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7 for a leadership workshop presented by the Federal Executive Association.

Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, commander, DLA Land and Maritime, talks to guests after a change of command ceremony Oct. 31. Skubic arrives after serving in the U.S. Pacific Fleet as director, logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ceremony marks new leadership in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new era was ushered in at Defense Supply Center Columbus as Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic took over command of DLA Land and Maritime during a ceremony at the Operations Center auditorium Oct. 31.

Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates and their families volunteer each month on a variety of community projects, including trash removal, canned food drives, and beach cleanups.

Oct. 25, 2016

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor in the Community

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates, along with friends and family, offer their time and services each month at volunteer events island-wide to give back to the community.