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# DLA Land and Maritime News

Oct. 31, 2019

 Linda Johnson retires after 36 years 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                A longtime leader bid farewell to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Oct. 24. Linda Johnson, deputy director of the Land Customer Operations directorate, retired after 36 years of federal service. In her final role, Johnson helped lead the team responsible for readiness support to nearly 19,000 U.S. Army and Marine Corps customers, with sales orders worth approximately $7.4 billion.            

Oct. 31, 2019

 The Right Talent, Right Now; DLA Land and Maritime hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month program 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime attended the 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month program on Oct. 23 in the Operations Center’s Conference Room to gain insight into the world of their coworkers who have disabilities.             

Oct. 25, 2019

 Land and Maritime Commander hosts Engineering Group, recognizes dedicated staffer 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander, Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer, welcomed approximately 50 members of the Engineering Support Working Group Oct. 22 to a three-day conference held on the Defense Supply Center Columbus.            

Oct. 21, 2019

 Engineers defend title at annual boat race 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                To fans of the late 60s comedy Gilligan’s Island, the crew of the SS Minnow were known for their doomed “three-hour tour” that ended with them shipwrecked and marooned on an uncharted island. But for fans of the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Navy Cardboard Regatta, the two-man crew of the re-tooled SS “Winnow” are known as four-time champions of the center’s annual boat race in celebration of the U.S Navy’s 244th birthday.            

Oct. 18, 2019

 65th Infantry ‘Borinqueneers’ honored at annual heritage event 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The Defense Federal Community honored a unique military unit during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Oct. 2. The observance commemorated the historical contributions of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment – a unit comprised mainly of Hispanic Soldiers and known as the Borinqueneers for its Puerto Rican roots.             

Oct. 18, 2019

 DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Deputy Commander 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s newly appointed Deputy Commander Ken Watson officially reported for duty Oct 15. He replaced Steven Alsup, who retired from the Senior Executive Service corps this past June after more than 33 years of federal service.             

Oct. 9, 2019

 Charters reflect partnerships to help supply warfighters 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime cemented its partnership with a strategic supplier and renewed the relationship with another in the first week of October.             

Oct. 8, 2019

 Land and Maritime Commander discusses Ohio’s military readiness posture 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and three other Ohio military commanders participated in the 2019 Ohio Defense Forum Oct. 7. The forum focused on highlighting national military readiness and incorporating Ohio’s resources into the readiness strategy            

Oct. 3, 2019

 DSCC Highlights National Preparedness Month Activities 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The Security Operations Branch, Security & Emergency Services Division, DLA Installation Management Columbus planned and coordinated participation in numerous events and activities as part of National Preparedness Month during the month of September.  The goal was to provide information to installation employees to make them better prepared for emergencies at home, at work and in the community.              

Oct. 1, 2019

 Land and Maritime associate named to Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame 

                    COLUMBUS, Ohio —                                                The Ohio Department of Veterans Services announced the 2019 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame class in a statement Sept. 26.  Army Col. John Dreska is among 20 inductees who will be inducted in November for their post-military service and accomplishments. In addition to his military service, Dreska works for the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime as the division chief for batteries, tires and engines.             

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