DLA Energy fuel lab celebrates renovations
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe & Africa petroleum laboratory staff pose in front of the historic Cold War era Pipeman Pete monument. Created in 1988, the statue was made from readily available pipeline materials to promote esprit de corps in the U.S. and German fuels community. From left to right; Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy M. Martinez, DLA Energy Europe & Africa Deputy Commander Robert Simms, Army Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams, deputy commanding general for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, DLA Energy Europe & Africa Commander, Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune, Army Senior Lab Technician Staff Sgt. Yhadira Meadows; Chemist Elena Van Meter; Sergej Lauk and Air Force quality assurance representative Master Sgt. Jason Jaindl. Photo courtesy of DLA Energy Europe & Africa.