DLA Land and Maritime News

Sept. 23, 2024

Cancer survivor shares his story to educate others

COLUMBUS, Ohio — September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Claude Crawford, a supervisory contract specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor, shares his story as a prostate cancer survivor to raise awareness and educate others.

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Sept. 19, 2024

Could you be an unintentional insider threat?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month.

Stephen Byus, the first DLA employee killed in Afghanistan, is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame July 14.

Sept. 16, 2024

Commentary: Remembering my brother Stephen

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Stephen Byus, a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime supply specialist assigned to Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan. On this solemn anniversary, and in honor of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we reflect on his enduring influence through the words of his brother, Matthew Byus.

Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins addresses the crowd Sept. 5.

Sept. 13, 2024

Town Hall: Leaders brief strategic imperatives, base operations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior leaders provided updates on strategic operations, command initiatives and base services Sept. 5 during a quarterly town hall held at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Music creates connection for the Defense Federal Choir

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About a dozen Defense Supply Center Columbus associates never let the pandemic stop them from singing. They hail from all over the installation and have one thing in common – they are all members of the Defense Federal Choir.

The Defense Suicide Prevention Office is reminding employees to take care of their mental health and recognize signs of distress and hopelessness in others. The 2024 Suicide Prevention Month theme is Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect, highlighting the significant role that connections to family, friends, community members and resources play in preventing suicide.

Sept. 4, 2024

Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Suicide is a public health issue that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families and communities. Its causes are complex. During September, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office is reminding employees to take care of their mental health and recognize signs of distress and hopelessness in others.