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DLA Land and Maritime News

Sept. 17, 2024

DSCC celebrates cultural diversity, one community

The Defense Supply Center Columbus community celebrated diversity of people and culture during a Multi-Cultural Day event Sept. 12 at the installation’s Mission Park. This year’s theme was "Preserving the Heritage, Promoting the Future,” exemplifying the value of embracing differences and understanding that collectively, they become strength for the future.

Sept. 16, 2024

Commentary: Remembering my brother Stephen

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.

Sept. 13, 2024

Town Hall: Leaders brief strategic imperatives, base operations

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.

Sept. 10, 2024

Music creates connection for the Defense Federal Choir

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.

Sept. 5, 2024

Women’s Equality Day: Director of AFMETCAL speaks about solving the equity puzzle

Air Force Metrology and Calibration Director Jill Watson offered a unique perspective on what equality means for women in federal service at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Women’s Equality Day program Aug. 28 at the Operations Center Auditorium.

Sept. 4, 2024

Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect

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.

Aug. 30, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime chief of staff frocked to colonel

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Chief of Staff Alexander Constantine was frocked to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center Aug. 29.

Aug. 30, 2024

DLA’s director of logistics visits DSCC

Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford made his first trip to Defense Supply Center Columbus since being tapped earlier this summer as the Defense Logistics Agency’s director of logistics operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support.

Aug. 29, 2024

Three DLA Land and Maritime associates earn top Lean Six Sigma certifications

Three Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates have risen to the top of the DLA Continuous Process Improvement ladder after receiving Lean Six Sigma Black Belt honors earlier this month.

Aug. 22, 2024

Defense program awards DLA Land and Maritime engineer for new microcircuit device class

A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime engineer is drawing Defense Department notice for his work with radiation hardened plastic encapsulated microcircuits.

Aug. 7, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime leaders gather to discuss FY25 strategies, priorities

About 30 leaders from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime gathered at the Byus Community Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 6, to discuss plans and priorities ahead of a new operating plan for fiscal year 2025.

July 30, 2024

Four employees receive DOD awards for supporting Workforce Recruitment Program

DLA's commitment to hiring people with disabilities was evident July 25 as four employees were honored during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon.

July 9, 2024

Butterfly counts underway at DSCC prairie

On a rainy, windswept early summer day, about half a dozen volunteers descended on the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply Center Columbus to participate in the first butterfly count of the season. 

July 2, 2024

DSCC named top installation by Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III named Defense Supply Center Columbus as one of six installations to receive the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The winning installations were announced in a Defense.gov news release July 1.

July 2, 2024

When the nation calls Terrance Taylor, Chanita Darville answer

A video series showcasing Defense Logistics Agency team members from across the agency recently featured two of DLA Land and Maritime’s employees: Terrance Taylor and Chanita Darville.