DLA Energy News

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Contracting Officer Mentoring Program pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony .

Sept. 11, 2024

Future contracting officer leaders learn the ‘recipe for success’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Workforce Development Division closed out its fiscal year 2024 Contracting Officer Mentoring Program during a ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of 18 participants in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

Two Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees have deskside discussion.

Sept. 10, 2024

DLA Energy Shadow Program: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Chemist David Grieco recently embraced the opportunity to enhance his professional growth as a participant in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Shadow Program.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Anas E. Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy – Americas West commander, tours and receives a brief about the fuels facilities at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 31, 2024. Fairchild’s fuels Airmen execute four thousand fuel operations per year, issuing 17 million gallons of jet fuel in support of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker mission. DLA-E plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Defense by ensuring a reliable supply of fuel and energy resources by managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of aviation fuel, ground fuel, and other energy products necessary for the operation of aircraft and base facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

Sept. 4, 2024

92nd LRS hosts DLA Energy Americas West commander, highlighting partnership critical to success in Great Power Competition

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Logistics In Action: Editor's note: Article originally appeared on the Fairchild Air Force Base website - The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted U.S. Navy Commander Anas Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas West commander, for a tour of Fairchild Air Force Base’s fuel facilities on July 31.

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Aug. 15, 2024

Army’s R2E success continues with DLA Disposition Services at JBLM

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord recently supported the U.S. Army's "Rapid Removal of Excess" effort, a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the disposal of surplus military property.

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Aug. 13, 2024

DLA Mentor-Protégé Program to help small businesses thrive, compete for contracts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.

Aug. 8, 2024

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor plays vital support role for 2024 RIMPAC exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, team played a vital role in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, providing essential logistical and supply chain support.

Individuals convene for Defense Logistics Agency Energy and Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa the Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board meeting.

Aug. 6, 2024

DLA Energy, NATO support warfighters with fuel needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six allied participating nations from Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States took part in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy and DLA Energy Europe & Africa the Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.

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July 22, 2024

DLA, Small Business Administration leaders commit to stronger partnership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Small Business Administration leaders strengthened their alliance in early July while sharing ideas at DLA Headquarters on how to maximize opportunities for America’s small businesses.

Army Reserve Soldiers from the 419th Transportation Company deliver fuel during the U.S. Army Reserve’s 2024 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise

July 9, 2024

UK and Army Reserve practice fueling operations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas, U.S. Army Reservists and the United Kingdom’s Royal Logistics Corps participated in the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 1-13.

Three military officers stand together in uniform

July 8, 2024

Army colonel to lead DLA Energy Americas

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a ceremony steeped in military traditions, DLA Energy Americas bid farewell to Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo and welcomed Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston in Houston, Texas, July 2.