DLA Energy News

A contract carrier is being fueled at the Fort Wainwright aviation fuel facility after delivering 120 fire fighters from North Carolina and Virginia to help fight fires in interior Alaska. The Fort Wainwright aviation fuel facility is one of nine different bases throughout Alaska that DLA Energy Pacific supplies fuel to on a monthly basis.

July 27, 2015

Jet fuel demand soars for Alaska firefighting operations

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — A record-breaking fire season in Alaska is increasing demands for cold weather jet fuel supplied by Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific at Alaska to support firefighting operations.

An F-35B Lightning II, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 “Green Knights,” refuels on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 18. The Lightning II is scheduled to show off its capabilities during demonstrations at the 2014 Miramar Air Show, Oct. 3-5.

July 20, 2015

DLA Energy SRM program hits velocity

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A continuous process improvement event adopted by Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization division at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy is shortening the execution lead time for repairing fuel facilities.

The New Horizon’s spacecraft captures an image of Pluto July 13. The mission is supported by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy-procured propellant hydrazine.

July 15, 2015

DLA Energy supports New Horizons spacecraft’s Pluto mission

San Antonio, Texas — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s support now extends to the edge of the solar system as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto. Propellants used along the spacecraft’s journey, as well as the fuel and other products used in the Atlas V rocket that launched New Horizons were all procured, stored and transported by DLA Energy.

Outgoing Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas Commander Army Col. Ronald Ross hands the flag to DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod as he turns over responsibility of the region to Army Col. Craig Simonsgaard during a change of command ceremony in Houston, July 9.

July 14, 2015

DLA Energy Americas commander bids farewell

Houston — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas outgoing Commander Army Col. Ronald Ross handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Col. Craig Simonsgaard during a change of command ceremony July 9.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Chief and Program Manager of Installation Energy's Renewables and Energy Savings Performance Based Contracting Laurie Carlson stands with her diploma from the National Defense University where she earned a Master of Science from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School and a Senior Acquisition Certificate from the Defense Acquisition University June 18.

July 10, 2015

DLA Energy invests in more than just energy

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Defense Logistics Agency Energy employee is among 600 graduates of the joint professional military education and leadership institution, National Defense University.

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 14, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Naval Base San Diego on its first operational deployment to the western Pacific region. Makin Island is the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship and the only U.S. Navy ship with a hybrid-electric propulsion system. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

June 24, 2015

DLA Energy’s Pacific pivot begins in the Americas

SAN PEDRO, California — The Department of Defense is continuing to move forward with its strategy to reposition and rebalance its assets in the Pacific area of responsibility to better support the warfighter and preserve security. DLA Energy regional offices, including DLA Energy Americas, will serve as a jumping off point for the organization of that logistical undertaking.

A motor transport operator with the Army Reserve’s 705th Transportation Company prepares to offload his fuel carrier June 12 during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. QLLEX is an annual logistical movement event in which service members transport petroleum and purified water throughout the U.S.

June 23, 2015

Army Reserve fuelers support DLA Energy during nationwide exercise

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Army Reserve Soldiers from 18 states participated in the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 7-20 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. About 1,100 Soldiers came from as far away as Michigan and Puerto Rico and as near as North Carolina to haul fuel for the Defense Logistics Agency.

Quartermaster soldiers set up a fuel station in Camp Pendleton, Calif., as part of Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2014. QLLEX is a joint forces exercise that 64 units at eight locations across the continental U.S. will deliver more than 3.25 million gallons of petroleum and produce 479,000 gallons of water, designed to challenge and develop the battalion's staff military decision making skills. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro C. Canizales/Released)

June 16, 2015

Energy personnel support QLLEX

FORT MCCOY, Wisconsin — Defense Logistics Agency Energy personnel have deployed to multiple states in support of the Army’s annual bulk petroleum and bulk water exercise, June 7-20.

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock pulls alongside the U.S. flagged tanker Maersk Peary to participate in a consolidated cargo exercise, the first in more than ten years.

May 28, 2015

DLA expands refueling capability and Pacific resiliency

In support of Pacific Command warfighter requirements, Defense Logistics Agency Energy and Military Sealift Command revived a long-standing capability for delivering fuel to the fleet for the first time in more than a decade.

John Slone (left) and Jon Mowl of DLA Finance use the virtual remote interpreting service via tablet. The service is being tested at DLA Headquarters as a tool to improve communication for deaf employees.

May 20, 2015

A hand up, not a handout

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The program analysis master planning branch chief for Defense Logistics Agency Energy is leading the effort to implement a tablet- and desktop-based remote interpretive service for deaf employees across the agency.