DLA News Archive

June 5, 2018

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.

May 22, 2018

Commentary: Kevin Zantt exemplifies DLA Culture of Caring

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most awesome things happened to me May 16. On May 14, I went to the cafeteria. When I got to the register to pay for my lunch, I only had $5 in my hand; mind you I came into the cafeteria with $25. I was upset about losing $20 but just chalked it up as a lost.

May 2, 2018

Survey says? 100 percent response rate at DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s detachment in Mechanicsburg achieved 100 percent participation in the 2018 Denison Survey.

Feb. 2, 2018

Commentary: Hang’s impact endures as retirement approaches

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On February 26, “Mighty Land” will say goodbye to Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Army Col. Yee Hang, director of Land Supplier Operations.

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. 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. 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. 8, 2017

Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With recent hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes, there is no downtime from adversaries when donations are sent for relief work due to a natural disaster. Adversaries will design malicious emails that are used in social engineering attacks. The emails, also known as phishing attacks, are a form of social engineering.

Oct. 4, 2017

Defense Federal Community celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio’s Defense Federal Community celebrated its 2017 National Hispanic Heritage Month during a ceremony on Sept. 27 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Defense Finance and Accounting Service Columbus’ Equal Employment Opportunity Offices and the Hispanic Employment Program sponsored the event.

Oct. 2, 2017

National Preparedness Month comes to a close

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus participated in National Preparedness Month activities throughout September 2017 in support of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency National Preparedness Month initiative.