DLA Energy News

Aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing sit in formation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2020.

Sept. 26, 2022

Request for proposal released for Eielson Air Force Base Micro-Reactor Pilot Program

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment website — The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, released a request for proposal for the Eielson Air Force Base Micro-Reactor Pilot Program today.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy contracting officers mentoring program graphic

Sept. 13, 2022

DLA Energy contracting officers complete mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — At the conclusion of an eight month long mentoring program cycle to sharpen their skills and continue expanding their training and education, DLA Energy contracting officers were congratulated and recognized for their dedication to their professional development during a virtual closing ceremony Aug. 24.

DLA leaders pose in from he Maersk Peary, one of three consolidated cargo, or CONSOL, capable ships located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Sept. 9, 2022

DLA leaders visit DLA Indo-Pacific operations in Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders received updates on DLA Indo-Pacific operations while touring agency facilities and meeting local employees August 22-26 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

DLA Energy Utility Services team with Brig Gen Canlas at a table

Sept. 1, 2022

DLA Energy extends utility services partnership with U.S. Navy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Department of Navy is extending its partnership with DLA Energy to privatize more government-owned utility systems on Navy installations nationwide. 

Kathryn Fantasia and her husband

Aug. 23, 2022

A conversation with DLA Hall of Fame’s newest inductee Kathryn Fantasia

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for DLA Energy, was inducted into the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame Aug. 17. In a short discussion, she shared some of her thoughts, memories, and appreciation from her 23-year career at DLA.

screenshot of DLA Energy Small Business Programs services

Aug. 18, 2022

DLA Energy Small Business participates in Red Hill Procurement Readiness Workshop

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In support of on-going efforts to close the Navy’s Red Hill fuel storage facility, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs held a virtual Procurement Readiness Workshop July 26-27.

graphic showing all the things involved in retirement planning

Aug. 16, 2022

It's never too early to start planning for retirement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 150 DLA Energy employees participated in a virtual Lunch and Learn on federal retirement planning Aug. 10. DLA Human Resources Benefits Specialist Aaron “Kav” Kavanagh provided an overview of the federal retirement system options adding helpful suggestions and insights on the steps needed to retire. 

Jaron Tyner with his teammate and cousin Tyrell Marlow and their custom-built motorcycle, the Coconut Express

Aug. 10, 2022

Breaking records: DLA Energy quality assurance specialist has a need for speed

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jaron Tyner, a DLA Energy Americas quality assurance representative, is a member of a motorcycle race team that’s won multiple world records for land speed racing.

A portrait of Kathryn Fantasia over a DLA emblem background

Aug. 10, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kathryn Fantasia

Fort Belvoir, VA — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for Defense Logistics Agency Energy, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Attendees of the North Pole Defense Fuel Support Point ribbon-cutting ceremony pose for a group photo

Aug. 1, 2022

DLA Energy Americas celebrates North Pole DFSP ribbon cutting

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Americas’ last frontier celebrated the operation of its newest Defense Fuel Supply Point at the North Pole, Alaska, with a ribbon cutting July 26.