DLA News Archive

Aug. 18, 2022

DLA Energy Small Business participates in Red Hill Procurement Readiness Workshop

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In support of on-going efforts to close the Navy’s Red Hill fuel storage facility, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs held a virtual Procurement Readiness Workshop July 26-27.

Aug. 16, 2022

It's never too early to start planning for retirement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 150 DLA Energy employees participated in a virtual Lunch and Learn on federal retirement planning Aug. 10. DLA Human Resources Benefits Specialist Aaron “Kav” Kavanagh provided an overview of the federal retirement system options adding helpful suggestions and insights on the steps needed to retire. 

Aug. 10, 2022

Breaking records: DLA Energy quality assurance specialist has a need for speed

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jaron Tyner, a DLA Energy Americas quality assurance representative, is a member of a motorcycle race team that’s won multiple world records for land speed racing.

Aug. 10, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kathryn Fantasia

Fort Belvoir, VA — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for Defense Logistics Agency Energy, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 1, 2022

DLA Energy Americas celebrates North Pole DFSP ribbon cutting

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Americas’ last frontier celebrated the operation of its newest Defense Fuel Supply Point at the North Pole, Alaska, with a ribbon cutting July 26.

July 20, 2022

DLA Energy customer account specialist reflects on serving with his twin

DLA Energy Customer Account Specialist Terry Poole has an identical twin, Perry. The brothers grew up sharing a love for hunting, fishing, and playing football. After high school graduation, they also shared a love for the U.S. Air Force.

July 13, 2022

Tipping back: A commentary on alcoholism

My family was having dinner on a Monday night when my phone rang. It was my best friend Shelly’s dad. Shelly was in the hospital. She was struggling through a treacherous alcohol detox. Her skin and eyes were a deep yellow. She was severely bloated, weak, confused and barely able to speak.

July 12, 2022

DLA Energy Commander addresses workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas shared command related news and recognized employee accomplishments during a hybrid event held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 6.  

July 8, 2022

DLA Energy Americas welcomes a returning commander

HOUSTON, Texas — DLA Energy Americas welcomed Army Col. Josiel Carrasquillo and bid farewell to Army Col. Raphael Heflin in a change of command ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas, June 30. Carrasquillo previously served as the DLA Energy Americas East commander from 2017 to 2019.

July 7, 2022

DLA Energy leadership changes command in Japan

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — DLA Energy Japan welcomed Air Force Lt. Col. James Smith and bid goodbye to Air Force Maj. Charles Coffman during a virtual change of command ceremony on Yokota Air Base, June 27.