DLA Energy News

two civilian women pose in front of flags

June 8, 2022

Troop Support honors careers of two civilian employees at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony in their honor May 26.

June 2, 2022

DLA Energy intern participates in shadow program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eager to expand her career horizons and professional skill set, contract specialist Monica Martin applied for the DLA Energy Virtual Shadow Program to learn more about the diverse products and services procured within DLA Energy.

Three people sitting at a table watching a virtual presentation

June 1, 2022

New fuel commanders learn roles and responsibilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six incoming and outgoing DLA Energy regional military commanders participated in a two-day course to prepare them for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commands at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 16-18.

May 25, 2022

Preparing for workplace reentry: A behind-the-scenes hero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It’s been 26 months since DLA Energy employees were told to vacate their workspaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the McNamara Headquarters workers teleworked from home, Kara Wagner, a GS-11 employee and retired U.S. Marine, stayed behind.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley addresses the workforce at a Town Hall meeting May 10. Shirley presented individual and team awards, reviewed organization accomplishments, and discussed the plan for employees to reenter the workplace.

May 23, 2022

Recognition, reentry, employee accomplishments highlighted at DLA Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley held a town hall meeting May 10, where he presented individual and team awards, recognized recent organizational accomplishments, and discussed employees’ reentry to the workplace after two years of mass telework.

Richard Ellis, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support deputy commander, was recognized for his 38 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony May 6.

May 17, 2022

Troop Support Deputy Commander retires after 38 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Richard Ellis, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support deputy commander, was recognized for his 38 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony May 6.

a man in uniform operates the Electronic Point of Sale system

May 10, 2022

EPoS is Here: DLA Energy’s new front-line customer and business partner-facing system

The new DLA Energy Electronic Point of Sale system is a state-of-the-art technology integrated into DLA business systems. EPoS replaces the existing Automated Fuel Service Station system with a more secure automated system that reduces paper documents and rework of transactions.

Beth McMaster, Medical supply chain deputy director, accepts the gold medal award for the supply chain’s COVID-19 relief efforts during the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government awards ceremony at the William J. Green Federal Building, Philadelphia, May 4, 2022. DLA Troop Support received one gold medal, one silver and three bronze during the event that recognized contributions of federal employees.

May 6, 2022

Troop Support wins big at federal awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support won five awards (one gold, one silver and three bronze) during the 2022 Philadelphia Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government Awards ceremony at the William J. Green Federal Building, Philadelphia, May 4.

Dominic Palommello, product services specialist, retired from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textile supply chain during a ceremony April 27, after 35 years of service.

May 3, 2022

DLA Troop Support celebrates civilian retirement after 35 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony April 27, for a Clothing and Textile supply chain employee with 35 years of federal service.

Two men in Army service dress speak to each other

May 2, 2022

Lessons in logistics, leadership, life: reflections of DLA Troop Support’s aide de camp

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support aide de camp to the commander, Army Captain Martin Hunt, was honored during a promotion ceremony May 2 in Philadelphia. The promotion of an ADC lieutenant to captain also signals a change in assignment. While preparing for his upcoming departure from the ADC role, Hunt shared his reflections and experiences at DLA Troop Support, as captured here by the DLA Troop Support Public Affairs team.