DLA Indo-Pacific News

Jan. 12, 2024

More presence, purpose as DSCC welcomes workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The new year brought change to the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Thousands of associates filled offices, cafeterias and parking lots across the installation in the first week of January, mirroring pre-pandemic on-site population levels.

A Navy officer and a doctor speak in front of medical equipment in an office setting.

Jan. 11, 2024

Solomon Islands property donation to improve surgical care for citizens

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent U.S. Navy hospital ship visit to Guadalcanal included the DLA-assisted donation of cutting-edge medical equipment expected to improve health outcomes in the South Pacific.

Five people in yellow safety vest pose in front of shopping cart.

Jan. 10, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime supports local community

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime team has been continuing their efforts to support the community. A group stepped away from the workplace to volunteer with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio’s Christmas Cheer assistance program Dec. 20.

Two photos, one is a silhouette of a man on a surfboard, the other is the same man sitting at a table posing with a retirement cake.

Dec. 29, 2023

Endless surf ahead for retiring Pacific operations lead

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A stalwart property disposal expert gives his final ‘aloha’ to the agency Dec. 30 after a career that began in 1988.

Six people pose for photo in front of Christmas tree.

Dec. 20, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime leaders spread holiday cheer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership team welcomed hundreds of associates to the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center command suite for a Holiday Open House Dec. 13.

A light skinned woman with dark hair wearing a camouflage uniform smiles at the camera while giving a light skinned man, also smiling, with graying hair and beard wearing a dark suit and a red tie a stone desk set with engraving and a pen in a conference type room.

Dec. 14, 2023

DSCC community celebrates retiring deputy site director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the career of DLA Installation Management – Columbus Deputy Site Director Mike Wood in a retirement ceremony Dec. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Dec. 7, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime Sailor heads to Officer Candidate School

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated Logistics Specialist 1st Class Chelsea Spicer on her recent acceptance to Navy Officer Candidate School Nov. 29. She will report to OCS at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island in January to complete the 13-week course for commission as a supply corps officer.

Two men pose for photo with Camp Lemonnier sign and Thanksgiving decor in background.

Nov. 30, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Father, son ‘home’ for the holidays on Djibouti deployment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While more than 7,000 miles away, and just in time for the holidays, DLA Land and Maritime’s Robert Cline feels as close to home as ever. The DLA Support Team – East Africa deputy commander is serving alongside his son, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Cline, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa.

Man in military gear standing in front of M777 howitzer.

Nov. 21, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Globe-trotting logistician teaches DLA deployers essentials of combat logistics

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With 26 years of military experience and several civilian deployments, DLA Supply/Logistics Instructor Gary “Shep” Shepherd is committed to sharing his vast knowledge and experience with others.

Nov. 17, 2023

DSCC Town Hall: Installation preps for increased presence in 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus senior leaders provided updates on base services and workplace preparedness Nov. 15 during an installation-wide town hall at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center.

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