DLA Energy News

Category: Troop Support

Les Cruise, a World War II veteran, relates stories of his experiences in Europe as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, including the painful losses of his friends during combat, to the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia workforce during a Memorial Day observance May 18.

May 24, 2017

D-Day veteran reflects during Memorial Day observance

PHILADELPHIA — A World War II combat veteran offered a narrative of his military service in Europe to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees as part of a Memorial Day observance May 18.

Nancy Martin, Troop Support Medical supply chain, accepted the gold medal on behalf of the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor team for the Economy in Government Operations Achievement award at the Excellence in Government Awards ceremony in Philadelphia May 18. Gary Renfrow (left), a vice chair of the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board, presented the award. Other members of the MSPV team include Steve Bollendorf, Maryann DiMeo, David Zarenkiewicz, Brian Mason, Tara J. Perrien and Gail Viola. Photo by Ed Maldonado.

May 23, 2017

Troop Support employees earn medals at Philly-area federal awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Several Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for their public service contributions during an award ceremony May 18.

Los Angeles Fire Department crew member ascending into DFSP San Pedro Tank 15 during confined space and rescue training.

May 22, 2017

DFSP San Pedro trains with LAFD

SAN PEDRO, California — First responder teams practiced confined space rescue training at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro, California, April 12-14.

Upon contract award, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Energy project managers will oversee new technologies that will clean the soil and groundwater using electrical resistance heating and steam injection at Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro.

May 16, 2017

New technologies lead San Pedro DFSP restoration efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A pilot study using new technologies will set the stage for remedial efforts to remove contaminants in the fuel tank farm area at Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro.

(Left) Christopher Christensen from DLA Energy Americas West earned the award in the GS 13-15 category and (right) Michael Crutcher from DLA Energy Americas East earned the award in the GS 7-12 category.

May 12, 2017

DLA Energy announces second quarter awardees

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy recognized outstanding employees and teams for their performance during the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Rear Adm. Peter G. Stamatopoulos (at head of table), the director of fleet ordnance and supply at Navy Fleet Forces Command, receives a briefing about the Clothing and Textile supply chain at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia May 4. Stamatopoulos visited each of Troop Support’s supply chains and other organizations on Naval Support Activity-Philadelphia. Troop Support plays a large role in Fleet Forces Command’s mission to equip Naval Forces for assignment to combatant commanders. Photo by Shawn J. Jones.

May 11, 2017

Navy's fleet ordnance and supply director visits DLA Troop Support

Philadelphia — Troop Support plays a large role in Fleet Forces Command’s mission to equip Naval Forces for assignment to combatant commanders.

Jim Lecollier, chief of the Subsistence individual rations branch, will be inducted into the Research & Development Associates for Military Food & Packaging Systems, Inc. Hall of Fame May 24. He's being honored for his unwavering support to the warfighter, and bringing industry and government together.

May 9, 2017

Subsistence employee to be inducted into R&DA Hall of Fame

Philadelphia — Jim Lecollier, Subsistence, will be inducted into the Research & Development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems, Inc. Hall of Fame in Williamsburg, Virginia, May 24. He's being honored for his unwavering support to the warfighter, and bringing industry and government together.

DLA employees can visit an internal eWorkplace webpage to find tips, tricks and information related to the agency's new virtual desktop initiative. The webpage is part of the agency's information technology community to improve communication about IT issues affecting the workforce. Graphic illustration by Michael Tuttle.

May 3, 2017

DLA’s IT leader understands frustration, urges patience

Philadelphia — DLA Chief Information Officer Kathy Cutler led a town hall at DLA Troop Support April 26 that focused on providing information about the agency’s IT overhaul.

Members of the “Award Rabbits” team pose April 19 with their trophy after winning a March Madness-styled contract purchase request competition within the DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware supply chain. Standing are, from left to right, Donald Barrella, Michelle Gemmell and Ken Price. Kneeling are Luke Peeling and John Logan. Team members not pictured are Charmaine Ford, Kiriroth Lor and Yasmin Dossa, team coach.

May 3, 2017

Industrial Hardware closes 'March Madness' with surge of contract awards

PHILADELPHIA — The Industrial Hardware supply chain at DLA Troop Support held its own “March Madness” competition in which employees rallied to complete 2,716 purchase requests with backorders. They also put on a full court press to award 97 first-article test contracts.

Elijah, 4, (in red) and Robert, 6, prepare to exit a Chinook CH-47 on display at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 27. More than 440 children participated in interactive activities to learn more about the military and missions of DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support.

May 1, 2017

Fun at work: employees’ children visit NSA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — More than 440 children accompanied their parents for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 27 at NSA Philadelphia. about how their parents contribute to the missions of DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support.