DLA News Archive

Tag: energy

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June 18, 2024

DOD Forges Clean Energy Pathway With Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Contract 

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the DOD News website — Under the contract, Duke Energy Progress LLC will supply five of the region's largest military installations with 4.8-million-megawatt hours of carbon pollution-free electricity through 2041.

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April 23, 2024

Business connections, innovative solutions focus of worldwide energy conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The common thread in all DOD missions is the need for energy sources, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn tells industry, military, federal government and DLA representatives at the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at National Harbor, Maryland.

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June 8, 2023

DLA Energy Middle East welcomes a new military commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Alberto Cordova and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Lt. Col. Jamie Pittman, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Bahrain, June 7.

June 8, 2023

DLA Energy Okinawa changes leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson assumed command of DLA Energy Okinawa during a change of command ceremony on Camp Shields, Japan, June 6.

a family of four with Mt. Fuji in background

May 2, 2023

Kendall Ching: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Employee Spotlight

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Learn more about DLA Energy employee Kendall Ching in this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlight.

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April 24, 2023

DLA Energy fuel lab celebrates renovations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — With a ceremonial flourish of scissors, DLA Energy Europe & Africa petroleum laboratory celebrated the completion of its $4 million renovation in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 6.

Senior Acquisition Executive Catherine Contreras

April 3, 2023

DLA Aviation leader shares wisdom with DLA Energy acquisition workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Energy Contracting Officer Mentoring Program event featured keynote speaker DLA Aviation Senior Acquisition Executive Catherine Contreras who oversees all of DLA’s aviation supply chain acquisition operations.

March 29, 2023

DLA foreign policy advisor shares career advice

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sharing his personal insights and essential components of professional development, DLA Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead spoke to more than 100 employees during a virtual DLA Energy Lunch and Learn March 14.

March 13, 2023

DLA Energy trainees set the PaCE for the future

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, seven Pathways to Career Excellence Program trainees graduated during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 9.

Feb. 28, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Theodore “Ted” Jones Jr.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. In this spotlight of a DLA Energy employee, we honor Ted Jones’ 33-year career at DLA and his contributions both in the workplace and community.