DLA Energy News

Sept. 18, 2020

Back to school means a return to fresh fruits and vegetables for students nationwide

PHILADELPHIA — With schools back in session for the new academic year, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make sure students get healthy fruits and vegetables, whether they are back in the classroom or learning remotely.

Sept. 16, 2020

A conversation with Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas shares his first impressions, his expectations for the coming year, and a little about himself during an interview with his public affairs staff in August.

Sept. 14, 2020

Leaders virtually examine DLA Energy organizational strategy

Communicating virtually from the four corners of the globe, DLA Energy directors, commanders, and deputies participated in a Commander’s Strategic Offsite Sept. 8-9. Using Microsoft Teams, they collaborated in real time to relook the DLA Energy organizational strategy.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA helps federal partners replenish national stockpile of personal protective equipment

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services to replenish the nearly depleted Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment as the nation continues responding to COVID-19.

Sept. 9, 2020

DLA provides mobile hospitals to SOUTHCOM nations for COVID-19 response

PHILADELPHIA — : Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is providing 24 mobile hospitals to the U.S. Southern Command for distribution to 11 countries in its region in support of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Sept. 3, 2020

Technology bridges telework interpersonal communication gap

Live, virtual and video technology is helping DLA Energy bridge the interpersonal communication gap during maximum telework. During the new normal, the agency is using various forms of technology to collaborate, meet and build relationships.

Aug. 31, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates newest civilian retiree

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to its newest civilian employee during a retirement ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia. Lisa Vicoli of Information Operations (J6) retired after 42 years of federal service.

Aug. 28, 2020

FEMA contingency fuel contract activated, resources in place

Within 18 hours of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s request for fuel support, Defense Logistics Agency Energy activated the contingency fuels contract and pre-positioned resources at Incident Support Base Fort Hood, Texas, to support Hurricane Laura response efforts Aug. 27.

Aug. 28, 2020

Troop Support leaders focus on resiliency during a pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support senior leaders took a pause from the mission to focus on self-care and the care of their employees during a virtual resiliency training program held August 19 and 21.

Aug. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support honors Women’s Equality Day with awards, guest speaker

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support marked Women’s Equality Day with an awards ceremony and guest speaker during a virtual event held 26 August in Philadelphia.