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The Columbus Optimistic Ladies perform a dance routine during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Jan. 19 event featured music, performances, and a presentation honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Jan. 24, 2017

DSCC honors MLK’s legacy with day of remembrance, celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an annual observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

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Dec. 9, 2016

New Year’s resolutions and how DLA can help you achieve your goals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ringing in the new year often results in a time of reflection, reviewing the current situation and planning for the future. DLA takes the opportunity to look back at the year and make goals for the year ahead. As individuals, we use this time to do the same. Many of us will set personal resolutions. At DLA Land and Maritime, we understand the importance of work/life balance and would like to assist in your journey to keep your resolutions with some tips and resources made available to you as a member of our workforce.

Stacey Halfmoon, director of American Indian Relations for the Ohio History Connection, speaks to federal employees and military personnel at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Nov. 30 event was part of the installation's observance of National American Indian History Month.

Dec. 5, 2016

DSCC program honors legacy of American Indians

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus hosted an event to celebrate the heritage and legacy of American Indians in Ohio and throughout the nation. The Nov. 30 presentation inside the installation Operations Center auditorium brought together members of the Defense Federal Community to learn history, sample traditional food items, and listen to cultural ambassadors from the Native American community.

James Clinkscale, a diversity and inclusion manager at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, speaks to an audience at DLA Land and Maritime during an observance for National Disability Awareness Month.

Oct. 27, 2016

National Disability Awareness Month promotes empathy, understanding

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime attended presentations and workshops Oct. 19 that provided insight into the world of their coworkers who have disabilities. The Columbus Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity’s People with Disability Program coordinated the events to promote a more inclusive environment for

DLA Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis (left) received a plaque from the National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind and National Industries for the Blind during a ceremony Oct. 6 in the Operations Center at Defense Supply Center Columbus. John Qua, senior vice president of operations for NIB presented the award to Lewis.

Oct. 19, 2016

Land and Maritime leader recognized for service to the blind

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime senior executive received an award for his efforts to create and sustain jobs for people who are blind. The National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind and National Industries for the Blind presented Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis with a plaque during a small ceremony Oct. 6 in

DLA Land and Maritime’s Acting Commander, James McClaugherty (left) presents a framed copy of the AbilityOne Day program to special guest speaker Scott Owens. Owens suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury during a combat tour in Iraq, and now represents AbilityOne through its Speaker's Bureau.

Oct. 18, 2016

AbilityOne Day highlights benefits of federal employment program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I didn’t think this could ever happen to me.”Scott Owens was a rising star in his platoon within the Army’s historic 101st Airborne Division. Selected as his unit’s Radio Telephone Operator, he was tasked with relaying critical messages to his fellow Soldiers on the battlefield. He fulfilled those duties during two combat tours to Iraq during some

James McClaugherty, DLA Land and Maritime acting commander (left) presents Maj. Claudio Garcia-Castro with a framed program from DLA Land and Maritime's National Hispanic Heritage Month program. Garcia-Castro shared his story of overcoming cultural obstacles and becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.

Oct. 14, 2016

Defense federal community celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A ceremony recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month took place inside the auditorium at Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center Sept. 28.  The event was sponsored by the Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity Hispanic Employment Program Each year, Americans observe NHHM from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 by celebrating the

Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pa., receives her first chemotherapy treatment in August 2016. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2016.

Oct. 3, 2016

Mary Mahey: A DLA employee's journey with breast cancer

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — When Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, first received the news, she was in total shock and disbelief. She had never had any serious illnesses.

The 44th Annual Federal Employees Leadership and Diversity Training Program took place Sept. 12-16 in Albuquerque, N.M. From left: Dolores Mendoza-Azcurra and Lenora Shaw from the U.S. Marshals office, Dr. Zina Sutch, director of Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the Office of Personnel Management, and Mislin A. Hampton, DLA Land and Maritime Equal Employmnent Opportunity office.

Sept. 27, 2016

National Hispanic conference offers training, inspiration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates attended the 44th Annual Federal Employees Leadership and Diversity Training Program, also known as the 2016 National Training Program (NTP), on Sept. 12-16 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Panelists answer questions at DSCC’s Women’s Equality Day Aug. 17.

Aug. 31, 2016

Women's Equality Day Celebrated in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus hosted its 2016 Women’s Equality Day program at the building 11 auditorium August 17 featuring a five-member panel who addressed women’s workforce and social issues – to include challenges and successes.