DLA Land and Maritime News

Five men and three women pose for a photo in the corner of a room. One man is in a olive green Marine Corps dress uniform, another man is in a Air Force dress blues uniform and the dark haired woman in the center wears a olive green Army dress uniform. The other two women wear Christmas sweaters and the other three men are wearing formal suits with ties. Two are black and one is dark blue.

Dec. 19, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime leadership team kicks off winter holidays with Open House

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime command team hosted a Holiday Open House Dec. 14 in the Building 20 command suite, returning to the traditional gathering for the first time since the pandemic.

A dark skinned and dark-haired woman in a bright green dress speaks on a large stage.

Dec. 12, 2022

AGOISSI Toastmasters Club thriving at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While many activities faltered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGOISSI Toastmasters Club 3500 based at Defense Supply Center Columbus adapted and thrived.

Two Columbus police cars lead off the parade. They are white with red, gold and blue stripes.

Dec. 6, 2022

Photos: Columbus Veterans Day Parade

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a perfect day to honor central Ohio's veterans at the annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and Hall of Fame rock musician Joe Walsh drew spectators from all over central Ohio to Columbus' downtown to see military and police units, high school bands and floats.

A man is helped with surplus clothing by a stand down event worker.

Dec. 1, 2022

Stand down screeners cast a wide net

A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.

The Defense Logistics Agency announced the DLA 55th Annual Employee Recognition Award winners.

Nov. 21, 2022

Columbus recipients of 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Six Columbus employees earned top honors in the 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency Nov. 15.

Nov. 15, 2022

DLA flexes continuity plan muscles during exercise

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The best defense against the unexpected is to be prepared for any scenario. The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise Oct. 25-27 to be ready if – or when – disaster strikes.

Nov. 8, 2022

Annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade to focus on sacrifices of military members, families

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade will honor the sacrifices of military members and their families as it winds through downtown Nov. 10.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center. The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.

Oct. 6, 2022

Two DLA employees to run in Army Ten-Miler

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two members of the Defense Logistics Agency will be at the starting line for the Army Ten-Miler race Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.

A large group of people pose for a picture on the steps of Building 20.

Oct. 4, 2022

DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.

Sept. 27, 2022

Photos: DSCC Police host National Night Out at Noon Sept. 21

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a National Night Out at Noon event on Sept. 21 at the Mission Park Pavilion.

People in reflective gear and uniforms with radios stand on a observation catwalk at the DSCC Shoot House in Building 18.

Sept. 26, 2022

Defense Supply Center Columbus’ shoot house promotes police force readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the height of the pandemic while most of the workforce was operating under maximum telework, the Defense Supply Center Columbus completed upgrades to a new live-fire police training facility.

A large group of people both in uniform and out of uniform in a conference room in front of nine flags.

Sept. 23, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation talk strategy, structure at counterpart visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation senior leaders discussed organizational structures and strategies with their DLA Land and Maritime counterparts during a visit to Defense Supply Center Columbus Sept. 19.

Graphic with flying aces embedded in a blue background with 75th anniversary symbols and logos.

Sept. 21, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime looks to the future while recognizing 75 years of Air Force achievement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her leadership team hosted the U.S. Air Force 75th birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park Pavilion Sept. 16, to recognize the historical achievements and highlight the future of the service.

A woman in a pink shirt and grey suit with long brown hair stands in front of a Monarchs in the Rough sign in front of a prairie area on the DSCC golf course.

Sept. 19, 2022

Eagle Eye Golf Course designated as Monarchs in the Rough official butterfly habitat site

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course has been designated as a Monarchs in the Rough official habitat site for the monarch butterfly by Audubon International.