DLA Land and Maritime News

The Columbus Region Defense Group met at Defense Supply Center Columbus Mar. 3 to discuss economic development initiatives, improvements to public-private partnerships and workforce challenges and opportunities. The group included representatives from local and state political offices, civic leaders and military stakeholders.

March 8, 2017

Defense Working Group visits Columbus DLA installation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Central Ohio Defense Working Group held their quarterly meeting at Defense Supply Center Columbus for a firsthand look at the installation’s contributions to global defense and its local economic impact.

DLA Land and Maritime mentees and mentors at the Level I Graduation Ceremony on Mar. 1 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

March 2, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime Level I Mentees graduate the mentorship program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted the Level I Mentoring Program graduation ceremony and reception Mar. 1 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. “The Level I Mentoring Program provides the opportunity for employees to find their niche in the organization, build strategic relationships and gain a broader perspective of DLA’s mission and future,” said guest speaker and program graduate JoAnn Phillips.

DSCC Chief of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Brandon Doherty slices cake at the Feb. 27 re-opening ceremony for the Defense Supply Center Columbus Child Development Center. The event recognized the CDC's first day operating as an in-sourced, installation managed facility. Also pictured are DSCC Site Director Dan Bell (center left), Defense Logistics Agency Installation Director Denise Miller (center right) and MWR Marketing Manager Jennifer Russell.

March 1, 2017

DSCC Child Development Center reopens as in-sourced DoD entity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 10 months of preparation, the Child Development Center (CDC) on Defense Supply Center Columbus reopened Feb. 27 as a fully in-sourced Department of Defense operation.

March 1, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime recognizes women volunteers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime recognizes women volunteers during the months of March and April in honor of Women’s History Month and National Volunteer Month. Volunteers are ordinary people who perform extraordinary work. It doesn’t take a great deal of time or sacrifice to make a difference in the life of someone else.

The Defense Federal Community hosted a panel discussion Feb. 22 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Defense Supply Center Columbus as part of the installation's recognition of African American Heritage/Black History Month. The panel brought together community leaders to discuss the "Crisis in Black Education."

Feb. 27, 2017

Carter G. Woodson Awards luncheon honors Black History Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated African American Heritage/Black History Month with an awards luncheon and panel discussion Feb. 22 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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.

The Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Women’s Program will host the 2017 Women of the Year Luncheon and Women's Leadership Summit Mar. 22.

Feb. 1, 2017

DSCC hosts Federal Women’s Program Summit and Luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Women’s Program will host the 2017 Women of the Year Luncheon and Women's Leadership Summit Mar. 22.

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.

The Columbus Optimistic Ladies perform a dance routine during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Jan. 19 event featured music, performances, and a presentation honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Jan. 24, 2017

DSCC honors MLK’s legacy with day of remembrance, celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an annual observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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

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