DLA Pacific News

April 20, 2020

DLA helps Army donate 1,300 cots to the Philippines’ COVID-19 response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The cancellation of an annual field exercise allowed for the quick donation of the excess bedding units to the longtime treaty partner.

April 16, 2020

Base Child Development Center staff bring virtual story time to DOD families

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Child Development Center at the Defense Supply Center Columbus serves the children of hundreds of military service members and Department of Defense employees. With many families working from home and adhering to social distancing guidelines, the center's child care staff found a creative way to keep in touch with children by creating virtual story time videos.

April 15, 2020

Commentary: Managing change both personally and professionally in a virtual workplace

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a new commentary, Change Management Specialist Notasha Fant offers tips and resources to help employees navigate the virtual workplace.

April 10, 2020

Employee Assistance Program Blog: Routines, self-care become more important than ever

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In this week’s blog from DLA Land and Maritime’s Employee Assistance Program Manager Drew Henderson, he tackles the importance of keeping routines and finding time for self-care in this age of social distancing.

April 2, 2020

Positive practices emphasized during Child Abuse Prevention Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and serves as an annual observation to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. The statistics about child abuse are stark – in 2018, approximately 678,000 children in the U.S. were found to be victims of child abuse or neglect.

March 27, 2020

Commentary: Employee Assistance Program is here to help

COLUMBUS, Ohio — These are strange times we find ourselves in. As the world grapples with coronavirus, it’s an especially stressful time for all and many are asking questions about what’s next.

March 23, 2020

Land and Maritime Deputy Commander addresses leadership development skills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 50 leadership minded Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Building 20 Buckeye/Cardinal rooms March 11 to hear Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson share some of his insights and key principles in becoming a successful leader.

March 23, 2020

Land and Maritime presents its Dynamic Operating Plan to DLA Director, highlights strategic logistics capabilities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior leadership team presented a review of the Land and Maritime Dynamic Operation Plan to Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, DLA director, and members of the DLA headquarters staff via video teleconference March 13.

March 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan welcomes leadership from USFJ J4 and JJS J4

YOKUSKA, Japan — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander of DDYJ, welcomed and hosted the United States Forces Japan J4 logistics leadership to include Marine Col. Michael Taylor, Director of Logistics & Installations as well as Japan Joint Staff & Logistics, Rear Adm. Satoshi Abe, Director General J4 JJS Feb. 28.

March 19, 2020

2020 Ohio State University Summer Career and Internship Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recruiters participated in the Ohio State University Summer Career and Internship Fair Feb. 26.