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Air Force Maj. Douglas Saab, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East Supplier Operations commander, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Aug. 7. Saab retired after 24 years in the United States Air Force.

Aug. 10, 2015

DLA Energy Middle East Air Force major retires after 24-year career

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, Bahrain — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East Supplier Operations commander retired after 24 years in the United States Air Force during a ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Aug. 7.

DLA historians Harold Raugh (left) and Chrissie Reilly review a DLA Energy historical photo that was found in one of 23 archival boxes of photographs and negatives donated to the DLA archives. More than 6,000 historic photos and negatives documenting the evolution and development of the Defense Fuel Supply Center were given to the DLA archives.

Aug. 4, 2015

Historical DLA Energy photos added to DLA archives

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency historians received more than 6,000 historic photographs, negatives and 10 video tapes to add to the DLA history program during renovations to the DLA Energy Kunkel Conference Room.

A contract carrier is being fueled at the Fort Wainwright aviation fuel facility after delivering 120 fire fighters from North Carolina and Virginia to help fight fires in interior Alaska. The Fort Wainwright aviation fuel facility is one of nine different bases throughout Alaska that DLA Energy Pacific supplies fuel to on a monthly basis.

July 27, 2015

Jet fuel demand soars for Alaska firefighting operations

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — A record-breaking fire season in Alaska is increasing demands for cold weather jet fuel supplied by Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific at Alaska to support firefighting operations.

An F-35B Lightning II, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 “Green Knights,” refuels on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 18. The Lightning II is scheduled to show off its capabilities during demonstrations at the 2014 Miramar Air Show, Oct. 3-5.

July 20, 2015

DLA Energy SRM program hits velocity

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A continuous process improvement event adopted by Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization division at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy is shortening the execution lead time for repairing fuel facilities.

The New Horizon’s spacecraft captures an image of Pluto July 13. The mission is supported by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy-procured propellant hydrazine.

July 15, 2015

DLA Energy supports New Horizons spacecraft’s Pluto mission

San Antonio, Texas — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s support now extends to the edge of the solar system as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto. Propellants used along the spacecraft’s journey, as well as the fuel and other products used in the Atlas V rocket that launched New Horizons were all procured, stored and transported by DLA Energy.

Outgoing Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas Commander Army Col. Ronald Ross hands the flag to DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod as he turns over responsibility of the region to Army Col. Craig Simonsgaard during a change of command ceremony in Houston, July 9.

July 14, 2015

DLA Energy Americas commander bids farewell

Houston — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas outgoing Commander Army Col. Ronald Ross handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Col. Craig Simonsgaard during a change of command ceremony July 9.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Chief and Program Manager of Installation Energy's Renewables and Energy Savings Performance Based Contracting Laurie Carlson stands with her diploma from the National Defense University where she earned a Master of Science from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School and a Senior Acquisition Certificate from the Defense Acquisition University June 18.

July 10, 2015

DLA Energy invests in more than just energy

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Defense Logistics Agency Energy employee is among 600 graduates of the joint professional military education and leadership institution, National Defense University.

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Naval Base San Diego on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid-electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

June 24, 2015

DLA Energy’s Pacific pivot begins in the Americas

SAN PEDRO, California — The Department of Defense is continuing to move forward with its strategy to reposition and rebalance its assets in the Pacific area of responsibility to better support the warfighter and preserve security. DLA Energy regional offices, including DLA Energy Americas, will serve as a jumping off point for the organization of that logistical undertaking.

Quartermaster soldiers set up a fuel station in Camp Pendleton, Calif., as part of Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2014. QLLEX is a joint forces exercise that 64 units at eight locations across the continental U.S. will deliver more than 3.25 million gallons of petroleum and produce 479,000 gallons of water, designed to challenge and develop the battalion's staff military decision making skills. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro C. Canizales/Released)

June 16, 2015

Energy personnel support QLLEX

FORT MCCOY, Wisconsin — Defense Logistics Agency Energy personnel have deployed to multiple states in support of the Army’s annual bulk petroleum and bulk water exercise, June 7-20.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, and other agency and DLA Energy senior leaders listen to a briefing May 29 during DLA Energy’s Annual Operating Plan Review at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

June 3, 2015

DLA, Energy senior leaders discuss annual operating plan

Fort Belvoir, VA — Defense Logistics Agency and DLA Energy senior leaders discussed the field activity’s operations May 29 during DLA Energy’s Annual Operating Plan Review at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.