DLA Energy News

Sept. 8, 2025

2025 DLA Energy Acquisition Workforce Symposium

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted the 2025 DLA Energy Acquisition Workforce Symposium at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, here on June 10-12, 2025. The symposium was a hybrid event which could be attended onsite or virtually. More than 300 professionals attended the event both in person and virtually from San Antonio, Texas, Virginia, and other geographical locations. Although the symposium was hosted by DLA Energy, all DLA employees were welcome to attend the sessions.

Aug. 29, 2025

DLA Energy Intern Culbreth Wraps Up Year of Accomplishments, Exemplifying Agency's Talent Strategy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Susan Culbreth, a Pathways Internship Program participant and recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, has wrapped up a year of significant contributions to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Public Affairs office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Culbreth's experience embodies DLA's strategic goals for talent development and mission readiness.

Intern presented with a Certificate of Excellence

Aug. 27, 2025

Intern aids with enhancing DLA Energy’s data analytics using AI

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Fourth-year student North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University student and intern, Kaleyse Belton is helping the Defense Logistics Agency Energy acquisition workforce improve data analytics using artificial intelligence.

Japan Aug. 27, 2025

DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Okinawa transfers authority to DLA Energy Japan

OKINAWA — On June 18, 2025, in a ceremony at the Crow’s Nest Club at Camp Shields in Okinawa, Japan, U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson transferred authority of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Indo-Pacific Okinawa to U.S. Air Force Maj. Dominic Baker who commands DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Japan.

Aug. 27, 2025

DLA Energy Americas East welcomes a new commander

HOUSTON — United States Army Lt. Col. Thaddeus Douthitt relinquished command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas East to Army Lt. Col. Joshua Newby in a ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston in Houston on June 27, 2025.

Certificate of appreciation is presented after an event.

July 30, 2025

Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies and strategic acquisition practices for contracting officers.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.

Photo of an Alpha receipt line for fuels distribution at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

July 25, 2025

DLA expands Supplier Pathway Program to guide new, existing suppliers across supply chains

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is introducing the latest iteration of its Supplier Pathway Program designed to help new and established suppliers to better understand how to do business with DLA across its supply chains. Latest updates include a general contracting pathway and a tailored supplier pathway for DLA Energy’s bulk petroleum portfolio.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Velez, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel hose to a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

July 21, 2025

Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Dyess Air Force Base website — The 7th Bomb Wing is in the final phase of a $24 million modernization project to overhaul Dyess Air Force Base’s fueling infrastructure—a multi-year initiative designed to improve efficiency and enhance operational readiness across the installation.

July 18, 2025

Team building with a twist: DLA Energy’s Quality Technical Directorate incorporates a creative approach to professional development

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Quality Technical Directorate hosted its quarterly team building event at the DLA McNamara Headquarters Complex. The event was aimed at blending an entertaining learning opportunity with professional development to promote enhanced employee engagement and workforce productivity.