DLA Energy News

A man in uniform stands in a room full of pipes and valve handles.

Dec. 12, 2023

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye — Airmen at the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron have recently streamlined their Defense Logistics Agency Automatic Tank Gauging verification process.

Dec. 1, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates two new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jean Cox, the former comptroller for DLA Energy Finance, and James Young, the former quality manager for DLA Aerospace Energy, were inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 28.

Nov. 29, 2023

DLA Energy employee earns Army honors for sustainment support to Afghans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Maj. Michael Andrew McCrory from DLA Energy Europe and Africa receives honors for helping feed and shelter Afghans during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome in August 2021.

Nov. 15, 2023

DLA Energy honors acquisition workforce career advancement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — About 60 DLA Energy employees were recognized for career accomplishments during an event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 7.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss fuel exchange agreements

HONOLULU — Over 60 representatives from around the Indo-Pacific region met to discuss reciprocal fuel exchanges, interoperability and partnerships during the inaugural DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Honolulu Nov. 7-9.

Nov. 3, 2023

2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy announces the inductees for the 2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame are Jean Cox and James Young.

realistic Lego model of a complete Defense Department fuel receipt and distribution system

Oct. 31, 2023

Lego model bridges gap in fuel systems training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — One man’s passion for building with Lego is bridging a gap in fuel systems training for entry-level employees and students. Carl Drechsel, a DLA Energy project engineer, used the interlocking bricks, gears and minifigures to assemble a realistic model of a complete DOD fuel receipt and distribution system.

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Oct. 12, 2023

DLA Energy leaders address workforce, telework

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An upcoming adjustment to the DLA’s telework posture was the main discussion topic during the DLA Energy All Hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 10.

Nine committee members stand behind tables featuring food and displays highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 10, 2023

Career in meteorology leads Latina back to her roots

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Isha Mary Renta Lopez was born and raised in Puerto Rico. The threats that hurricanes posed to her homeland inspired her to become a meteorologist, but she had to leave home to pursue that dream.

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Oct. 5, 2023

DLA, European partners reconcile fuel accounts worth $81.2M

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Energy Finance team worked with European partners to collect payment of reciprocal fuel sales that is expected to reimburse more than $81 million to the Defense Department’s Working Capital Fund.