DLA News Archive

Oct. 27, 2017

DLA Philadelphia employees step up for Feds Feed Families

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Philadelphia workforce donated 3,305 pounds of food, exceeding the goal of 3,000 pounds. The food was delivered to Philabundance, a non-profit organization providing hunger relief to local counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Oct. 27, 2017

Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats information technology systems

COLUMBUS, Ohio — I know what you’re thinking, what is ICS and why do I even care? Well, do you like air conditioning in the summer time or heating in the winter? What about building security - do you like knowing that the door will unlock when you swipe your badge, or maybe more importantly, do you enjoy having the security that comes with the knowledge that when someone who doesn't belong in your building swipes their keycard, the door stays locked? All of those luxuries are controlled by Industrial Control Systems.

Oct. 26, 2017

'Idea guy' earns Troop Support Supervisor of the Quarter

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Lipshutz earned DLA Troop Support’s Supervisor of the 4th Quarter after his section in the Industrial Hardware supply chain completed the most manual awards in nine of the past 12 months.

Oct. 24, 2017

Subsistence employee's Hurricane Harvey efforts earn her Troop Support Employee of the Month

PHILADELPHIA — Tamala Jackson helped coordinate the delivery of bottled water to FEMA for their disaster response efforts.

Oct. 22, 2017

The Internet Wants YOU: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA offers exciting careers and opportunities for growth and development for any level of your career ladder - from entry to full performance level, including students and veterans.

Oct. 20, 2017

Product Test Center Analytical realigns with Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — It was a "common sense" decision to realign the Product Test Center Analytical with DLA Troop Support, Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime commander, said. The center has been testing materials warfighters need since 1919.

Oct. 18, 2017

Clothing and Textiles director retires from Air Force

PHILADELPHIA — The director of one of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s supply chains retired in a ceremony Oct. 11. Air Force Col. Lawrence Hicks, Clothing and Textiles director, served as an airman for 25 years, the last 14 months with DLA Troop Support.

Oct. 16, 2017

Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tomorrow’s internet is already upon us, with the increasing growth of the “Internet of Things” (IoT). The internet is widely available at home and on cellular devices, as well as through enterprise networks aiding in connecting homes, cities, airplanes and electrical grids. The IoT will not only connect computers but also interconnect digital assistants, smart cars, health care devices and smart grid devices like thermostats.

Oct. 13, 2017

Pa. executive AG emphasizes education during Hispanic Heritage event

PHILADELPHIA — The executive attorney general for Pennsylvania spoke to the NSA Philadelphia workforce about the importance of education during the Hispanic Heritage Month program Oct. 10. Sara Manzano-Díaz spoke about how persevering through school led to a career in government and law.

Oct. 12, 2017

Troop Support launches revamped Combined Federal Campaign

PHILADELPHIA — Among the changes for the workplace charity campaign: a new online donation portal, but no more fundraisers. There are 10,000 charities that employees can choose to donate to.