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July 27, 2018
PaCE graduates honor fallen classmate, take next step as future leaders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Class of 2018 celebrated completing a rigorous two-year corporate internship program under the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program July 25, one seat in the standing-room only auditorium remained unfilled – that of PaCE graduate Robert Bruce.
July 12, 2018
Homecoming event recognizes mission contributions of forward presence associates
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime welcomed home approximately 50 of its forward presence associates June 25 for a weeklong opportunity to reenergize and ensure everyone is familiar with updated procurement guidelines. The homecoming event also provided priceless networking possibilities and other essential training requirements.
July 2, 2018
Family and friends – the theme of a 25-year Navy career
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Captain Justin D. Debord celebrated 25 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium June 29 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. In his final assignment, Debord served as the director of Strategic Acquisition Programs for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.
June 29, 2018
DOD Honors Value Engineering Achievement Award Recipients
WASHINGTON — More than 30 individuals, teams and organizations were honored with the Fiscal Year 2017 Value Engineering Achievement Award in a ceremony in the Pentagon Auditorium today. DLA recipients include -- Program/Project: DLA Aviation, Aviation Engineering Flaps Project -- Individual: Donald O’Flaherty, equipment specialist, DLA Land and Maritime, Value Management and Engineering Division -- Team: DLA Aviation, Source Approval Request Team -- Organization: DLA Aviation, Engineering and Technology Division -- Special: DLA Land and Maritime, Reverse and Sustaining Engineering
June 28, 2018
Logistics center welcomes new leader, promotes outgoing commander to second star
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer assumed command of the Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime from Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic during a ceremony June 27 at the Operations Center Auditorium.
June 21, 2018
Industry partnerships, small business dominate final day of logistics conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition concluded June 20 with discussions on evolving industry partnerships and small business opportunities.
June 20, 2018
Supply chain innovation and efficiency on display at logistics conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition brought together government and industry suppliers and customers during a two-day event in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
June 5, 2018
Land and Maritime officer finishes Army career after 25 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colleagues, friends and family members came together to honor the career of Army Col. Dale Farrand during a May 31 retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.
Joy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joy at work gives people the freedom to use their talents and skills for the benefit of society, without being crushed or controlled by autocratic supervisors or staff offices…People I have met—regardless of class, income, nationality, and education level—want a chance to make the most of their abilities to meet the needs of their families while doing something useful for society. -- Dennis W. Bakke
Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.
May 29, 2018
Three former associates inducted into the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates joined the Land and Maritime Hall of Fame at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Building 20 Auditorium May 24. Associates joined the ceremony to honor the newest members and celebrate their 110 combined years of federal service; 77 of those years at Land and Maritime and its legacy organizations.
May 22, 2018
Commentary: Kevin Zantt exemplifies DLA Culture of Caring
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most awesome things happened to me May 16. On May 14, I went to the cafeteria. When I got to the register to pay for my lunch, I only had $5 in my hand; mind you I came into the cafeteria with $25. I was upset about losing $20 but just chalked it up as a lost.
May 20, 2018
National EMS Week 2018 celebrated at DSCC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's theme: "EMS Strong: Stronger Together" is a reminder that Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics remain committed to the tough work that requires passion, purpose and heart to carry out well every day, often in difficult circumstances. This year, each day has a unique theme highlighting EMS Strong: Stronger Together.
May 18, 2018
Operation Cookie Drop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 2018 Operation Cookie Drop distributed nearly 800 cases of cookies donated by the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland to more than 3,100 service members from 19 units (platoon, company, battalion and brigade level) in Central Ohio.
May 14, 2018
A close call for a DLA Land and Maritime associate
COLUMBUS, Ohio — What would you do if you knew today was your last day alive? Going to work would likely not be on the top of your list. Brenda Minnema, a management and program analyst for the People and Culture Directorate at DLA Land and Maritime, almost experienced just that April 11.