DLA Energy News

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Sharon Murphy to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — One of the most award-winning civilian employees in Defense Logistics Agency history, Sharon Murphy has earned high praise and recognition for both her professional accomplishments and leadership. As a newly-inducted Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame member, she is profoundly proud of her 28-year DLA Energy career.

Oct. 31, 2017

A Conversation with ... Roger Hylton

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Conversation with Deputy, Current Operations for Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Directorate of Customer Operations Roger Hylton.

Oct. 30, 2017

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirees' 71 years of combined service

PHILADELPHIA — Two employees were recognized during a retirement ceremony Oct. 26: Diane Di Silvestro, contract specialist with the Medical supply chain; and Diana Brown, supply technician with Installation Operations, is retiring after 30 years.

Oct. 30, 2017

DLA Energy inducts four new Hall of Fame leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Four new members joined Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Hall of Fame during the second annual induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 24.

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

DLA Energy enables solar power for EPA

EDISON, NJ — Defense Logistics Agency Energy officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first energy savings performance contract, solar array system, at the Edison campus, Edison, New Jersey, Oct. 25.

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. 25, 2017

DLA Energy and FEMA's partnership continues

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As it has in the past, Defense Logistics Agency Energy supports hurricane relief efforts for recovery across the nation. So far, this year has been a challenging hurricane season and although it’s a coordinated effort to get the job done, one of the most dedicated team members is Contracting Officer Georgia Dotson.

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.