DLA Land and Maritime News

Nov. 30, 2018

Veterans serving veterans, giving thanks across military generations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many Americans gathered with family and friends to give thanks last week; however, members of the DLA Land and Maritime family met with another family to give thanks this season – veterans. The 13-member group of active duty and retired service members led by the Joint Reserve Force supported the Columbus VA annual Thanksgiving feast for area veterans. The event was held at the American Legion Post 144 on South High Street Nov. 16.

Nov. 27, 2018

Family service, loss themes of 2018 Marine Corps birthday celebration at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Marine Corps celebrated 243 years of service to the nation during a birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7. “The U.S. Marine Corps has a long, proud history of service defending America’s liberties and ideals dating back to the foundation of our country,” said Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Steve Alsup opening the program. “Through multiple conflicts, the valor and courage of the Corps has been battle-tested and proven.”

Nov. 14, 2018

DSCC celebrates the military men and women that have served our nation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates attended a Veterans Information Fair and special program to celebrate and honor those who have served in the US military throughout the day Nov. 7 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Oct. 31, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring program protégés support community outreach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Level III Mentoring Program introduced its class of 2020 in January 2018. The protégés have been busy since then; working with their mentors, facilitating local events, attending leadership development activities, shadowing and mentoring others.

Oct. 8, 2018

DSCC associate saves life on commute home

COLUMBUS, Ohio — We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s all about being in the right place at the right time,” but these words couldn’t be truer for Daniel McCombs. It was dark outside and he was focused on ensuring the safety of the witnesses. This is when he noticed the car on flames and heard someone was still inside, he immediately went into response mode – trying to figure out how to save the driver.

Oct. 4, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime Academy returns this fall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Academy will be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 from 8 – 4 p.m. in Building 11 room 801.

Sept. 20, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime wraps up food drive, launches pledge campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the Defense Supply Center Columbus recently showed community support through food drives and charitable giving. The DSCC workforce concluded a month-long food drive, collecting 9,143 pounds of goods that will go on to support more than 525,000 individuals in Central Ohio.

Sept. 18, 2018

Suppliers learn tips for government contracting at free training session

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly 50 suppliers from across the country took part in a two-day training session Sept. 11-12 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on how to do business with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Aug. 31, 2018

Land and Maritime associates band together

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A chance encounter between a homeless Marine Corps Purple Heart recipient and a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associate on a regular grocery store run gave birth to a grassroots effort to make a difference and changed the course of two lives in the process.

Aug. 24, 2018

OSHA Safe & Sound returns to DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Safety and Occupational Health Division hosted an interactive, informational fair Aug. 16 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs as part of a nationwide campaign.

Aug. 1, 2018

DSCC’s fight against hunger continues in 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime and DSCC are partnering with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help fight hunger in the greater Columbus area. For the past nine years, the installation has provided continuous support to the local food bank aiding half a million people experiencing food insecurity annually in Ohio.

April 1, 2018

Go Green at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Environmental Office is on a mission – a mission to make a difference not only for the workforce today, but for generations to come. Environmental initiatives at DSCC span from community projects and recycling to land use and air quality and everything in between.

Feb. 26, 2018

Army colonel retires after 27 years of service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The director of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s “Mighty Land” directorate closed out his military career Feb. 16 after 27 years of service. Army Col. Yee Hang reflected on his career during his retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, where he spent the last three years leading Land Supplier Operations.