DLA Land and Maritime News

A dark haired woman in an Army dress uniform (green jacket and tan pants) speaks at a podium under green lighting on a stage in a ballroom.

March 6, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime forges partnerships at Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Modernization, innovation, flexibility, collaboration and the role of industry filling gaps in the tactical wheeled vehicle supply chain were among the topics discussed at the annual National Defense Industrial Association’s Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 27- March 1.

Feb. 24, 2023

DLA Land & Maritime commander visits DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA senior enlisted leader, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 22.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime Commander to participate in Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins will join fellow leaders from across the country for the 2023 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference February 27 – March 1 in downtown Columbus.

Several men wearing reflective vests handle shopping carts full of food in a outdoor food distribution area in a parking lot.

Jan. 25, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime gives Ohio families in need a helping hand

GROVE CITY, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her military workforce spent the morning of Jan. 18 handing out food to hundreds of needy families at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective in Grove City, Ohio.

Five men and three women pose for a photo in the corner of a room. One man is in a olive green Marine Corps dress uniform, another man is in a Air Force dress blues uniform and the dark haired woman in the center wears a olive green Army dress uniform. The other two women wear Christmas sweaters and the other three men are wearing formal suits with ties. Two are black and one is dark blue.

Dec. 19, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime leadership team kicks off winter holidays with Open House

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime command team hosted a Holiday Open House Dec. 14 in the Building 20 command suite, returning to the traditional gathering for the first time since the pandemic.

A dark skinned and dark-haired woman in a bright green dress speaks on a large stage.

Dec. 12, 2022

AGOISSI Toastmasters Club thriving at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While many activities faltered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGOISSI Toastmasters Club 3500 based at Defense Supply Center Columbus adapted and thrived.

Two Columbus police cars lead off the parade. They are white with red, gold and blue stripes.

Dec. 6, 2022

Photos: Columbus Veterans Day Parade

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a perfect day to honor central Ohio's veterans at the annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and Hall of Fame rock musician Joe Walsh drew spectators from all over central Ohio to Columbus' downtown to see military and police units, high school bands and floats.

A man is helped with surplus clothing by a stand down event worker.

Dec. 1, 2022

Stand down screeners cast a wide net

A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.

The Defense Logistics Agency announced the DLA 55th Annual Employee Recognition Award winners.

Nov. 21, 2022

Columbus recipients of 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Six Columbus employees earned top honors in the 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency Nov. 15.

Nov. 15, 2022

DLA flexes continuity plan muscles during exercise

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The best defense against the unexpected is to be prepared for any scenario. The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise Oct. 25-27 to be ready if – or when – disaster strikes.

Nov. 8, 2022

Annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade to focus on sacrifices of military members, families

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade will honor the sacrifices of military members and their families as it winds through downtown Nov. 10.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center. The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.

Oct. 6, 2022

Two DLA employees to run in Army Ten-Miler

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two members of the Defense Logistics Agency will be at the starting line for the Army Ten-Miler race Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.

A large group of people pose for a picture on the steps of Building 20.

Oct. 4, 2022

DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.

Sept. 27, 2022

Photos: DSCC Police host National Night Out at Noon Sept. 21

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a National Night Out at Noon event on Sept. 21 at the Mission Park Pavilion.