DLA Energy News

Category: Troop Support

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.

DLA Troop Support Commander Landis Maddox talks about how veterans have influenced his life during a Veterans Day ceremony in Philadelphia October 20.

Nov. 23, 2023

DLA Troop Support Commander honors veterans, their impact on his life

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 20 to honor and thank those who served, and to acknowledge their contributions to the nation.

Senior Airman Virginia Barrack, 66th Comptroller Squadron financial management technician, prepares a plate of food during a Thanksgiving-themed Open House at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 2023. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support supplies America's armed forces with over $19 billion annually of food, uniforms, protective equipment, medicine, medical supplies, construction and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

Nov. 21, 2023

Defense Logistics Agency makes Thanksgiving meals possible worldwide

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency has helped ensure over 360,000 pounds of food have been delivered or are projected to arrive by Thanksgiving eve this year with planning beginning months in advance.

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.

a large group on U.S. and international partners

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. 9, 2023

DLA Vice Director visits Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn visited DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 8 to discuss ongoing modernization efforts within the Construction and Equipment supply chain.

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.

Defense Logistics Agency employees gathered on October 5, 2023. DLA Troop Support delivers optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and providing the right item at the right time at the right place. (DoD photo by Nutan Chada)

Oct. 30, 2023

Clothing & Textiles Increases Chart Completeness Rate

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Clothing & Textile supply chain in Philadelphia accomplished a continual process improvement project that aimed to address missing required information discrepancies on their management review charts in August, 2023.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a DLA Subsistence supply chain Field Representative Summit where members posed for a photo October 17-19 in Philadelphia. Field representatives work directly with customers at military bases, schools and American Indian reservations to ensure they receive quality fresh fruit and vegetables.

Oct. 20, 2023

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosts subsistence field representative summit

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a DLA Subsistence supply chain Field Representative Summit October 17-19 in Philadelphia. Field representatives work directly with customers at military bases, schools and American Indian reservations to ensure they receive quality fresh fruit and vegetables.