DLA News Archive

Dec. 5, 2022

POL fueling the fight

Osan AIR BASE, Republic of Korea. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Osan Air Base website — The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuel flight, also known as petroleum, oils and lubricants conducts 24-hour year-round operations fueling Osan’s “Fight Tonight” mission for stability and security of the Korean peninsula and greater Indo-Pacific Region.

Nov. 16, 2022

Fueling Future Battlefields: Marine Corps Commands Come Together to Drive Force Modernization Efforts

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Marine Corps Systems Command’s Fuel and Water Team recently initiated efforts to develop the Expeditionary Fuel Dispensing System, which provides increased battlefield flexibility to Marines.

Nov. 7, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas closes out Hurricane Ian support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After nearly a month of emergency fuel support, DLA Energy Task Force Americas closed out Hurricane Ian assistance to FEMA Oct. 19. TFA personnel Chris Rogers, Air Force Maj. Timothy Truong, and Ray Juré helped coordinate fuel shipments from supply points in Virginia and Alabama to affected areas in central Florida. 

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas supports Hurricane Ian relief efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In preparation for Hurricane Ian, DLA Task Force Americas advance team arrived in Warner Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, to execute its Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations and assist Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel requirements on Sept. 26.

Aug. 19, 2022

The fuel that keeps Fort McCoy moving

FORT McCOY, Wis. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Reserve website — The 877th Quartermaster Company, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of many U.S. Army Reserve units supporting the Combat Support Training Exercise 86-22-02 hosted by the 86th Training Division on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

Aug. 17, 2022

Kentucky refueler keeps flood rescue mission going

HAZARD, Ky. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kentucky National Guard website — Kentucky Guardsman worked for 48 hours by himself during the height if the Eastern Kentucky flood response to keep all the helicopters fuels and in the air.

Aug. 1, 2022

Reserve, Active Duty partner to enhance unit readiness

DUKE FIELD, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 919th Special Operations Wing website — Working together with a worldwide expeditionary combat logistics squadron at one of Air Combat Command’s largest fighter wings is proving to be a cost-effective approach for both active duty and the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron.

July 25, 2022

Tanker Ships Deliver Fuel to Military Sealift Command Ships Via CONSOL in Support of RIMPAC 2022

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Underway, in the waters off the coast of Hawaii, Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered tanker ships MT Maersk Peary and SLNC Goodwill are providing at-sea fuel deliveries to the MSC’s Combat Logistics Fleet (CLF) ships that are supporting the underway phase of the bi-annual maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.

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 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.