DLA Energy News

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alex Hurtado and Gunnery Sgt. Damian Henry, a heavy equipment operator and the engineer chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, deployed in support of Joint Task Force Matthew, off load supplies for locals affected by Hurricane Matthew at Jeremie, Haiti, Oct. 9, 2016.

Nov. 20, 2019

Troop Support improves international relief readiness through USAID course

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted the Joint Humanitarian Operations Course led by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance in Philadelphia Nov. 13-14.

Army Col. Eric McCoy, right, director of the Subsistence supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia, awards first place for the chili cook-off to Chris Mullen, a logistics systems analyst. The cook-off was held on Nov. 20 at DLA Troop Support headquarters in Philadelphia, and is an annual awareness event for the Combined Federal Campaign.

Nov. 20, 2019

DLA Troop Support Chili Chefs Battle It Out For Bragging Rights

Philadelphia — During an annual chili cook-off, held Nov. 20, 2019, 12 members of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce battled it out for the bragging rights to the best chili. The event was organized as an awareness event for the Combined Federal Campaign.

A view of the gate at the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot at its original location where the DLA Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical mission began in 1919.

Nov. 20, 2019

Government testing facility celebrates 100 years in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical’s mission began in 1919 at the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot in an effort to instruct military personnel on the scientific approach to textile procurement for uniforms. One hundred years later, the mission continues on, ensuring the products purchased for warfighters and other government customers meet the quality specifications to survive the varied conditions required.

Retired Army Col. Gregory D. Gibbons was inducted in to the DLA Energy Hall of Fame

Nov. 20, 2019

Retired petroleum officer inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame

U.S. Army Quartermaster Hall of Fame member, retired U.S. Army Col. Gregory D. Gibbons, was credited for the successful management of fuel operations during Desert Shield and Desert Storm was inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame, Nov. 13.

Kathy Williams after her induction in to the DLA Energy Hall of Fame

Nov. 19, 2019

Kathy Williams – Small Business Icon

A strong advocate for small businesses, Kathy Williams’ single-minded focus to increase participation and maximize opportunities for small businesses propelled her into the 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame.

Nov. 18, 2019

Four legends join DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Kay Bushman, Lawrence Ervin, retired Army Col. Gregory Gibbons and Kathy Williams joined the list of distinguished Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame inductees in a ceremony at McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 13.

Nov. 14, 2019

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles industry event affirms strong partnerships with military customers, vendors

PHILADELPHIA — Strong partnerships was the central theme of a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles military service and industry engagement event Nov. 6-7 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. More than 800 representatives from DLA, the military services and American clothing and textiles industry attended the fifth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry.

Nov. 14, 2019

Fourth quarter employees of the quarter

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller announced Energy’s fourth quarter, fiscal year 2019 military and civilian employees of the quarter.

Nov. 13, 2019

DoE recognizes employees for energy efficiency

WASHINGTON — For the third year in a row, DLA Energy employees were awarded Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.

Army Col. Matthew Voyles, DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain director, talks with students during a Veterans Day event at the Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Nov. 7, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Nov. 12, 2019

Military, veteran employees help students understand Veterans Day

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support military and veteran employees helped students at a local elementary school gain a deeper understanding of Veterans Day during an event Nov. 7.