DLA Energy News

Jan. 15, 2026

DLA, FRCSE partnership clears 278 H-60 backorders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast resolved 268 fleetwide backorders for H-60 helicopter bushings. The operational readiness of the H-60 helicopter fleet was recently threatened by a backlog of 268 fleetwide backorders for bushings, a type of low-friction mechanical bearing. When DLA's Weapon System Program Manager team in Richmond requested assistance, DLA Weapons Support at Jacksonville partnered with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast to produce the parts internally rather than rely on commercial suppliers.

Jan. 12, 2026

DLA Energy Team Overcomes Arctic Challenge with Fuel System Innovation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Business Process Support Directorate has deployed an innovative solution to a critical issue impacting military fueling operations in arctic environments. The team successfully modified the DLA Energy Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) system to counteract battery failures in subfreezing temperatures, ensuring that warfighters can maintain operational readiness.

Jan. 12, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Gary Odle

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Public Affairs.

Jan. 5, 2026

3rd Annual Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum: Commitment to partnership, developing relationships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Indo-Pacific hosted its 3rd Annual Fuel Exchange Agreements (FEA) Forum from November 3-6, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This gathering brought together defense fuel and finance professionals from across the region.

Dec. 19, 2025

Senior Procurement Executive Review serves as acquisition pulse check

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Senior Procurement Executive Review at Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 provided a critical acquisition pulse check for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support as the major subordinate command continues toward its final operational capability target date of Oct. 1, 2026.

Dec. 16, 2025

DLA Energy CAG Inaugural Enterprise Rotational Program Participant

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For Kathryn Pegram, a professed life-long learner and auditor at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the decision to embark on an 11-month rotational program – January to November 2025 – was a deliberate step toward continuous growth.

Dec. 11, 2025

Escape from Saigon: A DLA employee’s story of survival and service

RICHMOND, Va. — On April 29, 1975, as artillery thundered over Saigon, “White Christmas” played across radio stations throughout Vietnam.

Dec. 10, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates newest class of PaCE graduates, connecting early development with long-term success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After two years of rigorous training and professional development, Defense Logistics Agency Energy recognized 18 graduates of its Pathways to Career Excellence Program during a ceremony Oct. 22.

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support at Jacksonville reaps a harvest of gratitude with Thanksgiving potluck success

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team celebrated with a potluck held Nov. 21, on Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, fostering community spirit and collaboration.

Dec. 8, 2025

Weapons Support senior leaders connect with workforce during first joint Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support employees from across the globe tuned in virtually and gathered in person Dec. 2 for the command’s first joint town hall since announcing the integration of the aviation, land and maritime supply chains Oct. 1.