DLA Energy News

Sept. 11, 2019

DLA Subsistence project helps customers, improves internal processes

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain’s recall notifications under the All Food and Drug Act are critical to ensuring the warfighter and their family members do not buy or consume recalled subsistence products in any government owned facility. But what about the customers that need to be credited for products that were recalled?

Sept. 11, 2019

Procurement Process Support team recognized for invaluable assistance to Europe and Africa

PHILADELPHIA — During a recent visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin, DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa commander, recognized members of the Procurement Process Support team for their outstanding support.

Sept. 9, 2019

Sharing Utilities Privatization lessons learned

DENVER, Colorado — During the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2019 Energy Exchange in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 20-22, Utilities Privatization, or UP, was a major topic of discussion. When military installations leverage UP, they shift from the role of owner-operator to utility services customers and obtain reliable, technologically-current utility systems at a relatively lower cost than they would under continued government ownership. 

Sept. 6, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Fuel Support

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia — As Hurricane Dorian moves slowly but dangerously along the East Coast, a DLA Energy team is forward-deployed staged to the FEMA Incident Support Base at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Sept. 6, 2019

Expanded operations and plans capability supports Dorian relief efforts of FEMA, government partners

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Operations and Plans Directorate’s expanded capabilities prove valuable in Hurricane Dorian response efforts to support whole of government customers such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Northern Command.

Sept. 4, 2019

Interns get OJT in Alaska

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Quality Assurance Specialist Interns in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program are providing critical support to the DLA Energy Americas North mission in Alaska.

Aug. 30, 2019

DLA Troop Support celebrates two civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said farewell to two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony August 29. Linda Gruber and Stanley Williams retired from the Construction and Equipment supply chain after 38 and 32 years of service.

Aug. 30, 2019

Shadow Program provides strong connections

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Program and Management Analyst Keisha High shadowed Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller through the DLA Energy Shadow Program August 12-16.

Aug. 28, 2019

DLA Troop Support gives first-hand lesson on supply chains to Air Force Air Mobility students

PHILADELPHIA — Students and academic leaders from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia Aug. 26 for an overview of the agency’s services and to learn about its mission. The students, who are part of the school’s Advanced Study of Air Mobility program, met with representatives from each of the agency’s five supply chains.

Aug. 28, 2019

Expanding horizons with the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program

Graduating with her sixth university degree, Pamela Downing wanted to use her most recent education while broadening her career. Inspired by her recent studies in occupational technology with a concentration in adult learning, Downing sought to put her new skills to use working with the DLA Energy acquisition workforce.