DLA Energy News

May 2, 2022

Cheng Yen: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Employee Spotlight

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. DLA Energy is highlighting employees of AAPI heritage who are honoring their history and making a difference through their accomplishments both in their workplace and community.

May 2, 2022

DLA celebrates small business partnerships, connects owners with new opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is marking National Small Business Week May 1-7 by celebrating the contributions of small businesses that make up 80% of the agency’s suppliers.

April 19, 2022

DLA Energy honors Women’s History Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognizing the many contributions made by women, DLA Energy acquisition workforce virtually hosted the 2nd annual Acquisition Workforce Women’s History Month Program March 28.

April 7, 2022

Chemist, quality expert inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lee Barry Oppenheim was inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame on March 22. He retired from DLA Energy in 2018 as the Quality Technical deputy director with a distinguished 42-year federal career – all of which was spent with DLA.

April 6, 2022

Do your part: April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — “Level the Playing Field, Play Your Position” was the theme of the DLA Energy and Aviation Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Opening Ceremony Webinar April 5. 

April 5, 2022

Lawyer, judge joins DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Retired DLA Energy’s General Counsel Martin Harty was inducted in to the DLA Energy Hall of Fame March 22. From 1975-1988, Harty played an influential role guiding the Agency through the unprecedented petroleum marketplace.

April 5, 2022

Office of Small Business leader inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — During her 27-year career at DLA Energy, Lula Manley distinguished herself as a mission-focused contracting officer, a division chief and finally as associate director of the Office of Small Business Programs. 

April 4, 2022

Process manager inducted to DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Continuing the tradition of honoring employees who have made long-lasting contributions to supplying fuel to the warfighter, Michael Broderick was inducted into the 2020 DLA Energy Hall of Fame on March 22.

March 31, 2022

DLA Energy Hall of Fame ceremony returns

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After a two year pause due to COVID-19, four former employees were inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame in a ceremony at McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 22.

March 16, 2022

New Logistics Fuel Card offers flexibility, speed

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Logistics Fuel Card will allow military and federal agencies to buy small quantities of specialty fuel this spring. To improve customer service and provide more flexibility, DLA added the card to its commercial fuel card solutions so customers can fill storage tanks from commercial sources worldwide when short-notice requirements arise.