DLA News Archive

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.

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.

July 1, 2022

Military Sealift Command Supporting Bi-Annual Rim of the Pacific Exercise

NORFOLK, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Military Sealift Command website — Six Military Sealift Command ships will participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise throughout the month of July in the waters around Hawaii.

June 30, 2022

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new commander

CAMP WALKER, Daegu — DLA Energy Korea welcomed Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han as the new commander and said farewell to Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina during a change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, June 27.

June 24, 2022

Fuels Airmen hone interoperability, ACE capabilities, during RFA 22-2

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson website — With more than 70 aircraft across 20 units, running simulated combat air operations for two straight weeks, RED FLAG-Alaska takes a lot of gas.