DLA News Archive

Aug. 29, 2025

DLA Energy Intern Culbreth Wraps Up Year of Accomplishments, Exemplifying Agency's Talent Strategy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Susan Culbreth, a Pathways Internship Program participant and recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, has wrapped up a year of significant contributions to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Public Affairs office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Culbreth's experience embodies DLA's strategic goals for talent development and mission readiness.

Aug. 27, 2025

Intern aids with enhancing DLA Energy’s data analytics using AI

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Fourth-year student North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University student and intern, Kaleyse Belton is helping the Defense Logistics Agency Energy acquisition workforce improve data analytics using artificial intelligence.

Aug. 27, 2025

DLA Energy Americas East welcomes a new commander

HOUSTON — United States Army Lt. Col. Thaddeus Douthitt relinquished command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas East to Army Lt. Col. Joshua Newby in a ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston in Houston on June 27, 2025.

July 30, 2025

Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies and strategic acquisition practices for contracting officers.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON July 15, 2025

DLA Energy Americas North welcomes a new commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — United States Air Force (USAF), Lt. Col. Daniel Moritz relinquished command of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Americas North (AMN) to USAF Maj. Paul Stephens in a ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on June 10, 2025.

July 14, 2025

80 Years Strong: DLA Energy Celebrates Legacy, Service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy celebrated its 80th birthday July 8 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium. The event brought together the DLA Energy team from across the globe along with former DLA Energy commanders and DLA Energy Hall of Fame members.

July 10, 2025

DLA Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Symposium: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s held its third biennial Acquisition Workforce Symposium. Over three days, attendees engaged in a series of informational sessions led by senior leaders and industry experts, where event attendees participated in a professional development fair, and enjoyed ample networking opportunities.

July 3, 2025

Celebrating 80 years of DLA Energy: Honoring Dedicated Employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is gearing up to celebrate its 80th birthday, a significant milestone that highlights nearly a century of unwavering support to America’s warfighters.

June 23, 2025

DLA Energy Americas hosts quality workshop

LONG BEACH, Ca. — The biennial DLA Energy Americas Quality Workshop returned for two week-long sessions. Led by the Americas Quality team, the workshop encompassed weeks full of training, professional development, and quality assurance policy and practices.