DLA Energy News

Sept. 8, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: The journey of a barrel of jet fuel

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Like blood moving through the body, jet fuel flows through the DLA Energy’s supply chains around the world to keep warfighters in flight.

Sept. 7, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy employee spotlight, Matt Shuster

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we celebrate and honor DLA Energy employee Matt Shuster who joined the agency as a clerk-typist in 1982.

Sept. 6, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy over the years

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we review the 76-year history of DLA Energy whose legacy started 16 years before the development of DLA.

Aug. 30, 2021

DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adam J. Smith became the new director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California, Aug. 23.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nicholas D. Niner caries tubes during Large Scale Exercise 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2021. LSE 2021 demonstrates the Navy’s ability to employ precise, lethal, and overwhelming force globally across three naval component commands, five numbered fleets, and 17 time zones. LSE 2021 merges live and synthetic training capabilities to create an intense, robust training environment. It will connect high-fidelity training and real-world operations, to build knowledge and skills needed in today’s complex, multi-domain, and contested environment.

Aug. 27, 2021

Fueled to Fight Tonight: Bulk Fuel Company makes history during Large Scale Exercise 2021

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps website — Fueling operations are, by no means, a glamorous occupation in the Marine Corps. Working with a flammable liquid in a tactical setting leaves uniforms reeking of fumes, hands swollen, and bodies fatigued as bulk fuel specialists provide this vital form of combat service support to the greater Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Aug. 12, 2021

Fueling DoD’s northernmost installation

PITUFFIK, Greenland — Once a year, when the weather and ice conditions allow, DLA Energy experts plan for the delivery of fuel to the Defense Department’s northernmost installation, Thule Air Base, Greenland. In late July, DLA Energy quality assurance specialists took advantage of the warmer weather to make the delivery.

Aug. 9, 2021

FED nears completion of Fuel Project OS031

USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District website — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) continues construction on OS031 Fuel Oil Facility, the second phase of a three-part construction project, located on USAG Humphreys.

graphic showing expected benefits of ESPC at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Aug. 9, 2021

Energy efficiency contract awarded for Hurlburt Field

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — Hurlburt Field, Florida, is set to receive energy efficiency infrastructure improvements following the July 21, 2021 award of an Energy Saving Performance Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy.

Aug. 9, 2021

DLA Energy Middle East changes command

DLA Energy Middle East bid farewell to Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Neris and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Lt. Col. Alberto Cordova, during a virtual Change of Command Ceremony in Bahrain, Aug. 4.

July 29, 2021

DLA Energy commander addresses workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas introduced his new deputy commander and provided an update to the workforce during a town hall held in the Fort Belvoir McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium July 19.