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# DLA Land and Maritime News

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May 30, 2019

 Columbus Federal Defense Community celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at DSCC 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Federal employees at DSCC celebrated the history and diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during their annual heritage event on the installation May 22. The program included the Shoong Yin award ceremony and a presentation from keynote speaker Christina Young, director of the Office of Small Business Programs. This year’s theme for the nationally recognized federal program was “Unite Our Mission by Engaging Each Other,” a continuation of the “Unite” series, focused on leadership and engagement to advance the AAPI community.             

May 30, 2019

 DSCC Pass and ID Team receive Rapids High Flyer Award 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The DSCC Pass and ID RAPIDS team was recognized by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Personal Readiness for outstanding customer service. Sites were evaluated by the DMDC on their common access card success rate, user management maintenance and utilization.            

May 29, 2019

 DLA Land and Maritime Commander discusses military commitment at Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon  

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer provided guest remarks during the Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon hosted by Military Veterans Educational Foundation May 17. The event was held at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center.            

May 29, 2019

 Land and Maritime team members visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania 

                    NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —                                                A large group of team members from DLA Land and Maritime, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, toured DLA            

May 28, 2019

 Land and Maritime Commander hosts installation management director; discussions center on security enhancements 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer, hosted Gordon Hackett, director of Installation Management during a two day site visit to the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 21-22.            

May 28, 2019

 EMS Week heats up with a chili cook-off 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services and Police Department held the fourth annual chili cook-off at DSCC Fire Station May 24. The chili cook-off was first initiated in 2016 as a means to celebrate Police Week and Emergency Medical Services Week.              

May 28, 2019

 Children bring their care center to life 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Children at the Child Development Center repopulated their garden with vegetables and flowers May 22.  Every Kindergarten Preparatory student planted at least one seedling under the care of Environmental Division and CDC staff.  Preschool and toddler classrooms will assist with watering and care during the growing season.              

May 28, 2019

 2019 Shred Day success 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                DSCC Environmental Division collaborated with MWR to save 27 cubic yards of paper from entering the local landfill May 15. Shred Day was open to all DSCC associates for personal shredding and employees recycled 13,165 pounds of paper, which is equivalent to 6.5 tons.             

May 28, 2019

 DSCC Installation CPR and AED Training Program 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The training and existence of voluntary First Response Team members lessens the impact of sudden cardiac arrest by supporting employee and worksite preparedness and response and optimizing a person’s chance for survival. Team members are volunteers, who are currently certified.  Responsibilities include providing CPR, the use of an AED or Heimlich Maneuver for choking in an emergency situation to associates who are in need of assistance until emergency personnel arrive. Associates can register for a class by calling the Building 21 Health Clinic at 614-701-5104.            

May 23, 2019

 Summer in the city: Exploring Columbus for an active life 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The arrival of summer sparks a passion with the outdoors, especially after the elongated winter that overstayed its welcome this year. Getting out and enjoying the weather couldn’t be easier. Here’s a look at how to get active around Columbus to include activities and events that are affordable or better yet, free.            

May 21, 2019

 EMS Week Spotlight: Jason Stanley 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                “DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services would like to honor Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Jason Stanley for his efforts beyond the call,” said, DLA Columbus Assistant Fire Chief Paul Alexander. Stanley first became a firefighter and an EMT in 1994.  He joined DLA Columbus as a fire inspector in 2008.  In 2010, he transitioned from a fire inspector role to that of a firefighter and EMT.  Stanley joined the Ohio Air National Guard as a Search and Extraction Medic in 2013.  He’s current a Staff Sergeant and will be promoted to Technical Sergeant June 1.            

May 21, 2019

 DSCC celebrated Police Week, honoring officers 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Every year DSCC participates in National Police Week with various observances and events on the installation in honor of the Police Officers who serve and protect the base. This year’s activities concluded with a cookout and the DSCC Police receiving a custom designed coin from the AFGE 1148 Union recognizing their efforts throughout the year for Police Week.             

May 19, 2019

 Puget Sound focuses on reducing customer wait times, improves processes 

                    BREMERTON, Wash. —                                                Customers have been the focus for the past three years at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment. The DLA Maritime - Puget Shop Stores item managers have worked diligently to improve customer support by driving down the not-in-stock or empty bin rate, reducing the risk of costly work stoppages at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.             

May 19, 2019

 New team, process improve material needs for Naval shipyard 

                    BREMERTON, Wash. —                                                DLA Maritime – Puget Sound is better equipped to assist its shipyard customers with their material needs after developing a new team. The first of its kind technical review team was established in October 2018 by DLA Maritime – Puget Sound Code PMBB. The group performs technical reviews of all incoming Job Material Lists to ensure completeness and accuracy before being passed to the credit card or purchasing departments.  The ultimate goal is to have buy-ready procurement packages upon receipt by DLA.               

May 19, 2019

 Forward presence spotlight: Royal Cline 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Royal Cline is a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime customer service representative located in San Diego, California. Cline recently worked with his counterparts at DLA Troop Support to ensure Naval ships will receive the Union Jack flag to replace the current First Navy Jack flag (pictured) for the June 4 reintroduction date.  Cline’s primary customer is the surface fleet but he also serves carriers, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, expeditionary units, shipyards and industrial sites in the Pacific Ocean area of operations.            

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