DLA Energy News

Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Subik, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, moves a fuel line toward a landing pad in order to start fueling a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a field test for an Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field.

Aug. 29, 2018

DLA Pacific commander sees DLA Energy capability firsthand in Okinawa

The commander of Defense Logistics Agency Pacific recently gained a firsthand appreciation of DLA Energy’s fuel-distribution capabilities to U.S. military bases in Japan, in an Aug. 27 visit.

Center: Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Thompson, 412th Mission Support Group superintendent, and James Judkins, 412th Civil Engineer Group director, cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the completion of major repairs and upgrades to the main base military gas station at Edwards Feb. 26. The completion of the project is the last of nine projects funded by the DLA for repairs and upgrades to facilities on Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

March 1, 2018

Upgraded facilities to keep Edwards vehicles running for years to come

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Edwards Air Force Base website — The 412th Civil Engineer Group celebrated the completion of repairs and upgrades to the main base military gas station Feb. 26. Base civil engineers and contractors from Gilbane Federal got together to cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying the completion of the $1,187,000 project.

Tracy Taylor, Defense Logistics Agency Energy instructor, trains Jerry Woiton, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron contractor during a fuel spill exercise, Oct. 6, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. DLA Energy provides military installations with the training necessary to prevent and react to disasters, such as this simulated fuel spill, while adhering to federal regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Araos/Released)

Oct. 12, 2017

DLA fuel spill exercise tests Vandenberg’s readiness

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Vandenberg Air Force Base website — Members of the 30th Mission Support Group participated in its first Defense Logistics Agency Energy fuel spill exercise, here, Oct. 6.

DLA Energy Installation Support for Energy Facility Manager Todd Williams (second from right) and DLA Energy Engineering Division Chief John Cummings (right) pour foam crete into Tank 17, the last tank to be closed at DFSP San Pedro, July 20.

July 21, 2017

Mission Complete: DFSP San Pedro closes last tank

SAN PEDRO, California — Tank 17, the last tank to be filled with foam crete and solidify, marks the milestone closure of 27 underground tanks at the U.S. Navy owned Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro, California, July 20.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, right, and Air Commodore Stephen Winterton, Director General Fuels Services Branch, Joint Logistics Command at Department of Defense of Australia, sign the new Fuel Exchange Agreement between Australia and the U.S. April 12 during the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference.

April 18, 2017

Australia and DLA Energy sign fuel exchange agreement

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Australia and DLA Energy signed a new Fuel Exchange Agreement April 12 during the 2017 Worldwide Energy Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

DLA Energy contracted 25 fuel trucks in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support Base at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, to support anticipated Hurricane Matthew relief operations.The trucks brought more than 123,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel to MCLB Albany Oct. 6.

Oct. 12, 2016

DLA Energy provides fuel support to Hurricane Matthew relief

Defense Logistics Agency Energy is providing essential fuel support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to ongoing Hurricane Matthew relief operations in the United States and Haiti.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nicole Lira, a fuels distribution system operator with Defense Logistics Agency, performs a flash test on a fuel sample taken from one of their trucks after refueling at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 19, 2016. Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and keeps the fuels shop busy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Philip Carter)

Sept. 20, 2016

Fueling the mission

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Peterson Air Force Base website — Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and the second busiest in the Air Force for distinguished visitors. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Olgoonik Technical Services fuels contract for the 21st logistics Readiness Squadron, is up for the challenge of keeping up with the fast pace.

A refueling truck is being loaded with Jet A aviation fuel for later use on the flight line at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Defense Logistics Agency Energy at San Pedro, California, personnel provided additional aviation fuel deliveries to support Luke Air Force Base in response to a pipeline break as a result of damage from a backhoe excavation. Courtesy photo

Sept. 2, 2016

Americas at San Pedro personnel demonstrate resiliency

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas at San Pedro, California, employees showed effective distribution management during a supply chain disruption and demonstrated resiliency in the Jet A aviation fuel supply chain at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Aug. 5, 2016

Biofuel propels Rim of the Pacific exercise

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Biofuel made from waste beef fat propelled ships and aircraft during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise around the Hawaiian Islands June 30 through Aug. 4.