DLA News Archive

Tag: Leadership

A marine has his new rank pinned on his collar by his wife.

May 4, 2023

Marine promotion recognizes leadership value at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Maj. John Jarvis was promoted to Lt. Col. John Jarvis in a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution May 1.

May 2, 2023

Working for DLA Energy: Highlighting military quality assurance representatives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In this new series “Working for DLA Energy,” we highlight fuel logistics career paths for military and civilian members. In this story, you can learn more about military quality assurance representatives at DLA Energy Americas East.

Jan. 30, 2023

DLA Energy employees earn agency recognition awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognized for their exceptional leadership and hard work, eight DLA Energy employees were selected for the agency’s 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards for the calendar year 2022.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas and Deputy Commander David Kless speak to an audience from a stage

Jan. 17, 2023

DLA Energy leaders update workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 520 joined virtually and over 180 people attended in person for the DLA Energy All Hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium Jan. 12.

Jan. 11, 2023

DLA Energy operations officer earns Penn State alumni award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Penn State Alumni Association selected Air Force Maj. Timothy Truong for their 2022 Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments.

Jan. 4, 2023

DLA Energy year in review

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As DLA Energy enters 2023, the military support command is leaning forward to address new challenges and adapt strategies from last year’s successes to meet the rapidly changing, competitive operating environment.

a group of four people stand in front of a prepared meal

Dec. 29, 2022

DLA Energy volunteers for Combined Federal Campaign

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — To showcase a CFC cause of the week, a team from DLA Energy volunteered and organized a charitable event in honor of ending poverty and mental wellness.

Two military men review progress reports.

Dec. 6, 2022

DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution Yokosuka

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and Navy Capt. Patrick C. Blake, commander of DLA Indo-Pacific, visited DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 14.

A team photo of everyone attending the event

Nov. 29, 2022

DLA Installation Management fall off-site strengthens trust, teamwork, leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Focused on “trust and inspire” leadership, the 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management fall off-site meeting was hosted by DLA Installation Management Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2-3.

Man in military uniform stands in front of a row of flags.

Nov. 21, 2022

DLA Distribution leadership summit highlights culture of innovation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is creating a culture of innovation, the DLA Distribution commander told senior leadership Oct. 24 as he shared his leadership philosophy during opening remarks at the fall 2022 senior leadership summit.