DLA News Archive

April 7, 2022

Chemist, quality expert inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lee Barry Oppenheim was inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame on March 22. He retired from DLA Energy in 2018 as the Quality Technical deputy director with a distinguished 42-year federal career – all of which was spent with DLA.

Feb. 10, 2022

Military Sealift Command Supports Operation Deep Freeze

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Navy website — Military Sealift Command's chartered ship MT Maersk Peary is offloading nearly 9 million gallons of diesel and jet fuel at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, as part of the command's annual resupply mission supporting Operation Deep Freeze.

Dec. 10, 2021

Fueling the force with POL

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Tyndall Air Force Base website — The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil and lubricants flight is a key element in Tyndall’s ability to project unrivaled combat airpower as they provide critical support and coordination for all missions.

Dec. 10, 2021

FED project OS031 complete

USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District website — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District commemorated the completion of project CY13 ROKFC IN-KIND Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks and Pumps (OS031), with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Dec. 7.

Nov. 3, 2021

Texas legislature recognizes DLA Energy employee

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Recognizing his “remarkable dedication and skill,” the State of Texas House of Representatives adopted Resolution No. 140 to “commend Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams for his service during Hurricane Ida and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work.” During a Nov. 2 ceremony in Sugar Land, Texas, District 26 State Representative Jacey Jetton personally presented Williams the resolution, thanking him for his service and support. 

Nov. 1, 2021

A high quality career

Mike Purkey has served nearly 50 years both in and out of uniform, 27 of those years as a Quality Assurance Specialist with DLA Energy. He's traveled the world sharing his knowledge, experience, and leadership to serve the warfighter.

Nov. 1, 2021

Logistics makes the mission go round

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — “Do you fly?” Undisputedly, the most commonly asked question an Airman receives when a civilian learns they are in the Air Force.

Sept. 27, 2021

DLA Energy supports Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Task Force Americas is a team of DLA Energy employees who respond to and support a variety of emergency situations under the Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission. Their latest mission was providing fuel support to the FEMA following Hurricane Ida’s landfall on the Gulf Coast. 

Sept. 22, 2021

Fuel facility expands resiliency on Guam

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management and DLA Energy South-West Pacific held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 1 to mark the completion of a new facility that will improve warfighter resiliency on the strategic Pacific air base.

Sept. 15, 2021

380th POL’s million-gallon duties

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central website — When it comes to providing direct support to the aircraft of Al Dhafra Air Base, including the E-3 Sentry, KC-10 Extender, and RQ-4 Global Hawk, the various types of fuel required play a key part in the mission. Fortunately, ADAB has some of the most talented Airmen in the world handling that fuel.