DLA Energy News

men and women standing around table with backpacks and school supplies

Sept. 14, 2023

Troop Support school supply drive sets students up for success

PHILADELPHIA — To ensure Philadelphia-area students start the school year with new pencils, calculators, backpacks and other items, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted the second annual Fill-A-Backpack drive. School supply items donated by employees from DLA Troop Support, DLA Information Operations, and DLA Contracting Services Office donated the school supply items that were delivered to the local charity Cradles to Crayons for distribution to area schools.

man in uniform wears safety goggles in laboratory

Sept. 12, 2023

The life of a uniform: from contracting to customer

PHILADELPHIA — From coordinating with contractors to testing boots on an open flame, the Defense Logistics Agency ensures uniforms meet military customers’ needs and are durable.

Two men and two women stand in front of a large cake with a sword.

Sept. 7, 2023

‘You matter’ DLA Energy leader says at Air Force birthday event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Air Force isn’t just a fleet of advanced aircraft or a set of strategic plans on paper. It’s the collective heartbeat of those willing to defend the nation, DLA Energy’s director of customer operations said at a recent event.

satellite image of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

Sept. 6, 2023

DLA Energy continues to expand utilities support to U.S. Navy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Utility Services worked with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to award its second utility services contract on Aug. 15 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for the water and wastewater utility systems.

In flight F-35A Lightning with Alaskan mountain range in the distance and runway in the foreground.

ARLINGTON, Va. Sept. 5, 2023

Micro-reactor pilot program reaches major milestone

The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, reached a critical milestone Aug. 31, in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc.

A group of people pose in a meeting room.

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, poses with retired Annemarie Ervin in Philadelphia who finished her career with over 45 years to the warfighter on August 31, 2023. DLA Troop Support delivers optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and our other valued partners. (DoD photo by Edward Maldonado)

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA Troop Support Employee Retires After 46 Years of Service

PHILADELPHIA —  Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Annemarie Ervin on August 31, 2023. 

Glenn Lamartin talks to DLA Energy senior leaders

Aug. 28, 2023

DLA Energy works to align talent management with National Defense Strategy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders closely examined the agency's Talent Management Program against National Defense Strategy priorities during a workshop at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 22.

military and civilian men and women pose behind table of uniforms

Aug. 21, 2023

DLA spearheads dress uniform support to Papua New Guinea military

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly two days’ worth of travel and 9,075 miles from Philadelphia to Papua New Guinea, representatives from Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain met with PNG-Defense Force customers in-person August 3.

military and civilian men and women sit around table

Aug. 18, 2023

DOD leader visits Troop Support, learns about capabilities, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics Leigh Method visited Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on August 14 to learn more about the organization’ s capabilities and warfighter support.