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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Incoming and outgoing commander walks into ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR July 16, 2025

DLA Energy Hawaii-East Pacific Welcomes New Commander

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frederick Sta.Ines assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Hawaii East Pacific from Navy Cmdr. Konrad R. Krupa during a change of command ceremony held June 26, 2025 on the WWII battleship the USS Missouri (BB-63), which stands in Pearl Harbor.

Person passes colors during change of command ceremony.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY July 15, 2025

DLA Energy Middle East hails new commander and bids farewell to another

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Army Lt. Col. Marrio Almada relinquished command of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Middle East to Army Lt. Col. Eunseok “Sam” Yoo in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, on June 9, 2025.

Person accepts command during ceremony.

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON July 15, 2025

DLA Energy Americas North welcomes a new commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — United States Air Force (USAF), Lt. Col. Daniel Moritz relinquished command of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Americas North (AMN) to USAF Maj. Paul Stephens in a ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on June 10, 2025.

Angela Newton displays his Green Belt certificate.

BAHRAIN July 15, 2025

DLA overhauls Army pay processing in Bahrain, slashes delays by up to 93%

Naval Support Activity, — “The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy has overhauled pay processing for U.S. Army active-duty personnel in Bahrain, cutting delays by more than 69% in a sweeping reform effort,” said the project sponsor, Dalton Lewis, supervisory administration program specialist.