DLA Energy News

Category: Small Business, Strong Partnerships

Nov. 16, 2017

New DLA Strategic Plan lays out goals for 2018-2026

DLA is reaffirming its commitment to support warfighter readiness with its new 2018-2026 Strategic Plan, which supports DoD priorities to build a more lethal force, reinforce alliances with industry and government partners, and reform business practices.

Senior leaders facing viewer at panel table

Nov. 14, 2017

Air Force, DLA discuss mutual challenges, opportunities

Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force leaders met to discuss how they could grow their partnership and improve mutual support during Air Force/DLA Day, Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Mobile oil-water separator cleans contaminated water

Nov. 3, 2017

DLA Energy helps clean up oil spill in Greece

CRETE, Greece — A Defense Logistics Agency Energy partnered mobile oil-water separator from the Marathi Depot in Crete, Greece, helped clean contaminated sea water after a significant oil spill occurred near Athens, Greece.

A group, several in costumes, run down a road

Nov. 1, 2017

Annual Halloween event attracts enthusiasts from all ‘walks of life’

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Chills and thrills were in the air as nearly 200 participants ran, walked and even wheeled their way along the path during the McNamara Headquarters Complex annual Halloween 5K event Oct. 31. This year’s theme was “Zombies,” but costumes were as varied as the participants themselves.

DLA works closely with the U.S. Forest Service, state governments and local fire departments to get firefighters like the Silver State Interagency Hotshot Crew, shown fighting a blaze in the Stanislaus National Forest, California, the equipment they need.

Nov. 1, 2017

Into the Fire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency continues its critical support to wildland firefighting, working with federal, state and local partners.

Republic of Korea tanks with the 1st Marine Division head a firing line during a Korea Marine Exercise Program in Pohang, South Korea. Exchange agreements between the U.S. and South Korea governments allow DLA to provide items and fuel to the South Korean military.

Nov. 1, 2017

Holding the Line

In a distant location where the U.S. military helps hold the line for freedom, DLA is there, helping them stay ready.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Scott Pearson operates industrial shears to turn unusable property into scrap during Overseas Contingency Operations Readiness Training 2017.

Nov. 1, 2017

Deploy and Dispose

Since 2013, DLA Disposition Services has conducted annual exercises to hone its ability to dispose of unneeded equipment and supplies, no matter where on earth.

Army Col. Gary Bradley was posthumously inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Army Col. Gary Bradley to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A patriot, devoted husband and father, Army Col. Gary Bradley was posthumously inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame for his dedication and service to his country.

Retired Navy Captain Michael Hooth was among four inductees honored during the 2017 annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame ceremony

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Navy Capt. Mike Hooth to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inspired by John Wayne on a Navy recruitment poster, Mike Hooth joined the Navy and soon realized he was about to open the door to a life-long career as a Navy fuel logistics officer.

Calvin Martin inducted to DLA Energy to hall of fame

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Calvin Martin to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Calvin Martin’s career centered on fuel, and to this day fuel remains his passion.