DLA Energy News

Jan. 2, 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — They come in all breeds, shapes and sizes, padding quietly at their handler’s side. Indispensable working partners and companions, these four-legged heroes help the disabled lead a more independent life. More than 28 service dog charities are part of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign. Seven are affiliated with military and veterans support group organizations.

Military officer stands in front of a sign

Dec. 26, 2019

Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence addresses employees from the Industrial Hardware supply chain in Philadelphia Dec. 20, 2019 during the judging of this year’s holiday decorating contest.

Dec. 23, 2019

Charitable decorating contest brings joy to employees, food to community

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support participated in a holiday decorating contest using non-perishable goods to create holiday displays. The festive scenes were judged based on several factors including festiveness, and the non-perishable elements are being donated to a food pantry to support local communities in need this holiday season.

16 Civilian retirees pose with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander at a retirement ceremony.

Dec. 20, 2019

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirement of 16 civilians

DLA Troop Support — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce celebrated the careers of 16 retiring civilians during a ceremony Dec. 19.

Employees pose for a photo during the Medical Culture Improvement Team’s Ugly Holiday Sweater Day contest at DLA Troop Support Dec. 17, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 19, 2019

‘Ugly’ festivities get Medical ready for the holidays

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain celebrated the holiday season with an Ugly Sweater Contest, hosted by the Medical Culture Improvement Team Dec. 17.

Dec. 19, 2019

Meet Eric Smith, DLA Energy’s new Deputy Commander

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Deputy Commander Eric Smith joined the DLA Energy team on Nov. 24. Recently, he sat down with public affairs to discuss his career, leadership and goals.

A DLA Troop Support volunteer helps children play games during the annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 12, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 18, 2019

‘Tis the season of giving: federal employees spread holiday cheer to students

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the holiday season by spending time with local elementary school students during the annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 12.

Dec. 16, 2019

Subsistence industry partners, academia share ideas to improve warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from across the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support gathered for a research and development ”show and tell” during a Subsistence University Campaign of Learning event Dec. 10 in Philadelphia.

Photo of a gingerbread house that placed in the top three of the 2019 Naval Support Activity Philadelphia Morale, Welfare and Recreation's annual competition. This year, DLA Troop Support won the top three places.

Dec. 16, 2019

DLA Troop Support sweeps gingerbread house decorating competition

DLA Troop Support Public Affairs — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support swept the winner’s circle in the annual 2019 Naval Support Activity Philadelphia Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s gingerbread house decorating competition.

Army Col. Hise Gibson, professor of systems engineering at the U.S. Military Academy West Point, shares his research on how employees working on multiple projects simultaneously are effected by change during a DLA Troop Support Campaign of Learning event Dec. 5, 2019, in Philadelphia.

Dec. 12, 2019

Context matters: different approaches to looking at people, problems

PHILADELPHIA — Leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support invited guest speakers to discuss management concepts, techniques and tools to create a balanced and developed workforce with an increased capacity to innovate and solve future sustainment challenges.