DLA Energy News

Patricia Littlejohn currently serves as DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services division chief. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army, she transitioned into the civilian workforce with DLA Energy as an office automation clerk.

March 30, 2017

Women’s History Month Spotlight: DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services Division Chief Patricia Littlejohn

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Patricia Littlejohn, DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services division chief, discusses her how she rose up the ranks.

DLA Energy Acting Deputy Commander Gabby Earhart presents Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness Kristin French with a certificate of appreciation for her participation in the DLA Energy Women's History Month program, March 21. Photo by Ron Inman

March 23, 2017

Celebrating Trailblazing Women

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness Kristin French was the guest speaker for the Defense Logistics Agency Women’s History Month celebration in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 15.

As part of the Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro closing procedures, contractors remove the JP-5 cross connect that connects the north side of the terminal to the south side of the terminal. After 37 years, the DFSP San Pedro government owned, government operated fuel facility is closing tanks to achieve infrastructure savings and reduce costs for the Department of Defense.

March 21, 2017

DFSP San Pedro closes fuel tanks

SAN PEDRO, California — Defense Logistics Agency Energy is one-step closer to shutting down 27 World War II underground storage tanks at the U.S. Navy owned Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro, California.

DLA Energy recently awarded a contract for a 28.2 megawatt on-site solar energy production facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

March 15, 2017

DLA Energy, Air Force continue work toward energy security, savings

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy continues to provide comprehensive energy solutions to the military services by awarding its largest solar energy contract for the U.S. Air Force.

(Right) Matt Delles from DLA Energy Middle East earned the award in the GS 7-12 category and (left) Aybike Arslan from DLA Energy Europe and Africa earned the award in the GS 13-15 category.

March 14, 2017

First quarter of fiscal 2017 Employees of the Quarter announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The accomplishments of two Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 earned them DLA Energy Employee of the Quarter Awards.

DLA Energy Chief Counsel Kathleen Murphy, right, guides mentee, Heather Thomas, a contract specialist with Utility Services Contracting Branch II.

March 13, 2017

Women's History Month Spotlight: DLA Energy's Female Leaders Share Their Paths to Success

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — At DLA Energy headquarters staff offices, 10 of 24 director positions are held by female employees. Many of these senior female directors began their career at DLA in the early 1980s when there were few women in senior management positions.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin cuts the ribbon to officially open DLA Distribution's new material processing center in Salalah, Oman Feb. 9.

March 13, 2017

DLA Energy commander officiates DLA Distribution Salalah’s opening

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin officiated a ribbon cutting ceremony for DLA Distribution’s newest material processing center in Salalah, Oman, Feb. 9.

The Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment), the Honorable Steven Iselin, will be a keynote speaker at the 2017 Worldwide Energy Conference, sponsored by DLA Energy.

Feb. 2, 2017

Pentagon endorses DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The eighth annual 2017 Worldwide Energy Conference, sponsored by Defense Logistics Agency Energy, has received the endorsement and support from the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense, Logistics and Materiel Readiness.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch and DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin listen to a briefing during the DLA Energy's Annual Operating Plan Review at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Jan. 30.

Jan. 31, 2017

DLA Energy senior leaders present Annual Operating Plan

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Strategic and operational issues dominated the annual operating plan at Defense Logistics Agency Energy at the McNamara Headquarters complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 30.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin addresses attendees during the 2017 Joint Petroleum Seminar held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Jan. 23-25. The annual DLA Energy seminar is held to strengthen relationships between Department of Defense petroleum leaders, exchange ideas and increase operational and organizational effectiveness.

Jan. 30, 2017

Joint Petroleum Seminar focuses on relationships, future leaders

Growing the next generation of joint petroleum leaders was the theme of the 16th Joint Petroleum Seminar at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 23-25.