DLA News Archive

June 17, 2021

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime, reviews business operations plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Land and Maritime at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on June 1 for an in-person round table discussion regarding business operations and how they will be integrated into DLA’s new Strategic Plan.

June 15, 2020

America’s Army: When We are Needed, We are There

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Let us all join in a moment of reflection and celebration in honor of the U.S. Army’s 245th Birthday, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 14. The U.S. Army was officially created on June 14, 1775, over a year prior to the Declaration of Independence, when Congress approved the raising of six companies of riflemen to enlist in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until the end of the Revolutionary War. The Army has grown in size and capability since its humble beginnings in the nation’s struggle for independence against Great Britain and is now the largest branch of the U.S. military.

March 8, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime hosts Energy Deputy Commander during orientation visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer, hosted DLA Energy’s Deputy Commander W. Eric Smith during an orientation visit March 3.

March 5, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime deputy commander highlights national conference on tactical vehicle fleet

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson was a keynote speaker at the 2020 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference March 3 in Austin, Texas.

July 16, 2019

Leadership lessons for lunch

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime acting Deputy Commander and Acquisition Executive Mark Brown shared his experience on the subject of leadership with more than 30 military and civilian DLA Land and Maritime associates during the “Brown Bag Lunch Leadership Conversation.” The event was hosted by the Leadership Development Council July 10 in the Operations Center Cardinal Room at DSCC.

Feb. 6, 2019

Palmer talks support to tactical vehicle fleet at national conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer highlighted the combat logistics agency’s support to the Department of Defense during his keynote presentation at the Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference Feb. 4 in Monterey, California.

Jan. 14, 2019

Knowledge exchange encouraged among leadership

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Steven Alsup and several senior staff members hosted DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller Jan. 8 to give him a command level overview of Land and Maritime logistics operations.

Dec. 19, 2018

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime, reviews logistics operations plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams and select members of his senior staff visited Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 to review DLA Land and Maritime’s present and future logistics operation plans. The visit was hosted by DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior leadership team.

Dec. 12, 2018

2018 Command Open House Holiday Photos

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pictures from the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Open House holiday event in the Command Suite are now available.

Nov. 28, 2018

Land and Maritime makes an impact in 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whether locally in the Metro Columbus area or at one of our detachments, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime believes in connecting with the community and making a positive impact. This is achieved with our business practices as well as through our people – the heart of our organization.