DLA Energy News

July 29, 2026

Fueling the Pacific: Price takes command of DLA Energy Pacific (Japan) amidst theater transition

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leadership of a critical energy location in the Pacific officially changed hands on July 22 at Yokota Air Base in Japan. During a traditional military ceremony, Air Force Maj. Christopher Price assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific (Japan) from Air Force Lt. Col. Dominic Baker who relinquished command. The passing of the guidon marked not just a transfer of authority, but the continuity of the mission of ensuring uninterrupted petroleum support to U.S. and allied forces across the Pacific.

July 27, 2026

In case you missed it: Vice director visits DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It was a busy week at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy as the organization welcomed DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a fourth quarter leadership brief while celebrating several major milestones across the enterprise. Bunn met with DLA Energy leadership in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on July 17 to discuss the organization's progress toward its strategic objectives.

July 6, 2026

Mark Brewer Retires from DLA Energy After 37-Year Legacy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After 37 years of federal service, Mark Brewer retired as the chief of the Joint Integration Management Division at Defense Logistics Agency Energy.

July 1, 2026

Army Col. John Short Assumed Command of DLA Energy Americas

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. John Short took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas from Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston on June 26.

June 26, 2026

Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko Assumes Command of DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific Korea from Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Walker in Daegu, South Korea, on June 18.

June 16, 2026

J20 Petroleum Quality Assurance Course taught at DFSP Okinawa for first time

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy conducted its J20 Petroleum Quality Assurance Course at Defense Fuel Support Point, or DFSP, Okinawa in Japan from April 6-24, marking the first time the course was hosted at an active DLA fuel facility.  The J20 course, for Quality Assurance Representatives, or QARs, is traditionally taught at the Petroleum, Water and Energy Department at Fort Lee, Virginia. The three-week course brought 25 students to Okinawa for a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training in an operational environment. 

June 15, 2026

DLA Energy Middle East welcomes new commander, honors outgoing commander’s leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Juan G. Martinez assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East from Army Lt. Col. Eunseok "Sam" Yoo during a change of command ceremony at the KMC Onstage Theatre on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany on June 8.

FORT Belvoir, Va. May 27, 2026

DLA Energy Indo-Pacific South-West changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Cmdr. Justin Gay assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific South-West from Navy Capt. Scott McCarthy during a change of command ceremony held May 15, 2026, at the Sunrise Conference Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, DLA Energy commander, presided over the ceremony.

May 18, 2026

Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee unites military branches in fuel logistics

FORT Lee, Va. — The Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee serves as the War Department’s central hub for fuel logistics operations. Established through a 2022 agreement between Defense Logistics Agency Energy and the Petroleum and Water Executive Development program, the course highlights ongoing collaboration among the Army, Navy and Marine Corps to ensure energy lethality.

May 12, 2026

DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate Convenes for Annual Managers’ Workshop

FORT BELVIOR, Va. — Quality managers from across Defense Logistics Agency Energy regions gathered recently for a weeklong workshop, focusing on face-to-face collaboration, resolving operational obstacles and reinforcing their shared mission of supporting the warfighter.