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Nov. 25, 2020
‘Never borrow from yourself’: Customer account specialist shares best advice of his 50-year career
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week marks five decades since a young Chester Parker entered an Army recruiting center and embarked on a federal career that took him around the world. Today, Parker is a customer account specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Land Customer Operations. In this capacity he serves as the “face” to Army and Marine Corps customers and engages with them daily to understand their specific logistics needs.
Nov. 23, 2020
National American Indian Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Shawn Cody
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes National American Indian Heritage Month each November. We are highlighting employees of American Indian heritage throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.
Nov. 17, 2020
Marine Corps celebrates 245th birthday in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Marine Corps celebrated 245 years of service to the nation during a birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 10.
Nov. 10, 2020
Where to watch 2020 Veterans Day virtual tributes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several local and national organizations will pivot from traditional Veterans Day festivities in light of the current health emergency and offer virtual opportunities to honor our nation’s veterans. Below is a snapshot of locally and nationally scheduled events.
Nov. 9, 2020
Flag Precedence: Why the Marine Corps is senior to the Navy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anyone who has attended a military event or sat in a briefing where the Service flags are displayed should know that the order of precedence goes from left to right. The National Ensign followed by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy…wait. What? The Marine Corps is senior to the Navy in order of precedence even though it is an underling to the Department of the Navy? Is it because we can do more pull-ups? Run farther? Carry more weight? Have better looking uniforms? No. It’s a little debatable but seems to stem from a litany of historical events.
Honoring their sacrifice: Marine Corps turns 245
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year we celebrate the 245th Birthday of our Corps. On Feb 23, 2020 we commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the raising of our flag on Mount Suribachi. Iwo was a bloody, 36-day long chapter in the World War II Pacific saga as our brothers fought and died for control of the tiny atoll.
Why be a Marine
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On this, the 245th Marine Corps Birthday, I like to reflect on what it is that truly makes the Corps something special to those who haven’t worn the uniform. I’d like to tell you about a time when I was on recruiting duty and a young man came into my office seeking to find out about joining the Corps.
Nov. 6, 2020
National American Indian Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Ann Large