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Oct. 3, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Daisy Williams

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Learn more about Daisy Williams, DLA Energy Fuel Card Programs Contracting Officer.

Sept. 26, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Learn more about DLA Energy Americas Commander Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo in this interview.

Sept. 15, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jaime Medero-Ponce

DLA recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. In honor of Hispanics’ contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA highlights Program Analyst Jaime Medero-Ponce.

Oct. 7, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Army Master Sgt. Alfredo J. Otero

Army Master Sgt. Alfredo Otero enjoys sharing his transportation and logistical knowledge with his colleagues, as well as pride in his Puerto Rican heritage.

Sept. 28, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez

DLA's emergency management leader describes his Puerto Rican heritage and why he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

May 18, 2018

Puerto Rico power grid re-energizes with DLA-provided materials

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led the restoration mission and the Defense Logistics Agency played a key supporting role providing materials required for the rebuilding efforts.

April 26, 2018

Luis Pena supports post-Maria Puerto Rico

Luis Pena serves as the Defense Logistics Agency's lone civil servant in Puerto Rico. And his job - helping warfighters get rid of used equipment and scrap - got a lot more challenging after the 2017 hurricane season.

March 8, 2018

Power Projection

Months after three hurricanes hit Puerto Rico, DLA Troop Support is still hard at work, helping Americans regain electrical power with the help of new generators.

Dec. 6, 2017

Employee with family struck by hurricane sees DLA difference firsthand

A DLA employee with family in Puerto Rico saw firsthand how the agency helps provide the critical items Americans need when struck by disaster.

Nov. 6, 2017

Night Work: Mechanics Keep Helos Flying in the Sunlight

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Army helicopter maintenance specialists have been working nonstop in Puerto Rico to maintain six CH-47 Chinook helicopters that deliver humanitarian supplies daily to some of the island's hardest-hit and most remote areas following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.