DLA Energy News

DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson on a stage

July 28, 2023

New DLA Energy Commander shares his leadership philosophy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson, who took command on June 29, introduced himself and shared his leadership philosophy with the workforce July 20.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

July 27, 2023

How does the Department of Defense employ a salad robot?

PHILADELPHIA — Back in December of 2021, the Monarch dining facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, was the first in the Department of Defense to acquire “Alfred, the salad robot.”

Staff Sergeant Salem Dogbe, Individual Equipment Element, 168th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, crosschecks stock numbers on an inventory item at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6th, 2021. LRS is tasked with ensuring the Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, are supplied with the equipment and clothing they require for mission success, especially in the arctic environment of Alaska. (U.S. graphic by Michael Hong)

July 24, 2023

Clothing and Textiles Value Management Office updates canceled National Stock Numbers

PHILADELPHIA — Ensuring delivery of warfighter readiness in subsistence, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, and medical items is the main mission of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support but inaccurate National Stock Numbers can cause warfighters to struggle with requesting necessary items to meet readiness requirements.

July 18, 2023

DLA Energy Shadow Program provides broader understanding, exposure to senior executives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Strategic Policy and Programs employee Daniel Poole walked side by DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless during a shadowing experience June 12-15.

military and civilian personnel working with military fuel trucks

July 17, 2023

Leveling up fuel operations during QLLEX

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Reservists took their training to the next level during the 2023 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 12-24. Seven Reserve battalions worked with DLA Energy Americas to improve end-to-end readiness.

Army Col. Landis Maddox, DLA Troop Support Commander

July 14, 2023

Meet the new Commander: A Q&A with Army Col. Landis Maddox

PHILADELPHIA — In the following interview, Maddox sat down with the DLA Troop Support Public Affairs team to talk about his leadership philosophy, goals and expectations of himself and the organization.

U.S. and Peruvian Airmen assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force, Resolute Sentinel 23, help load medical supplies at Base Aérea Las Palmas to be used by personnel at Hospital Dos De Mayo, Lima, Peru, July 5, 2023, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23. On July 11, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical Transportation Team marked 2500 freight shipments using a new system that delivers bulk orders of critical supplies in record time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

July 13, 2023

Troop Support Medical’s system marks 2500 critical supplies shipments

PHILADELPHIA — The Warehouse Management System allows customers to browse, compare and order a wide range of medical/surgical equipment, collectively weighing over 300 pounds, that is not available through distribution and pricing agreements under the Medical Prime Vendor program.

Two Air Force general officers in uniform shake hands while holding a letter of retirement

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy welcomes new commander in Alaska

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas North welcomed a new commander in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10. Outgoing Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Bart Land handed over responsibility of the organization to Air Force Maj. Daniel Moritz.

three military general officers stand on a stage

July 12, 2023

DLA Energy changes leadership during joint ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson who assumed command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas during a joint military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 29.