DLA Energy News

Nov. 6, 2019

Energy’s Employee Spotlight: Andrew Trask

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A multifaceted fuel logistician, Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Andrew Trask has almost done it all.

Nov. 5, 2019

Fueling the fight

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Dover Air Force Base website —The mission of the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings at Dover Air Force Base is to provide worldwide rapid global airlift. The flying squadrons of Dover account for 20 percent of the nation’s outsized strategic airlift capability. Dover is also home to the largest aerial port in the Department of Defense.

Nov. 5, 2019

Marines converge on Defense Supply Center Richmond for three-day course

RICHMOND, VA — Close to 45 Marines, sailors and Department of Defense civilians from around the country and as far away as Japan, converged on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, for the Defense Logistics Agency Marine Aviation Wholesale Resident Course Oct. 28-30. This is the second year the course was held in Richmond.

Nov. 4, 2019

Finding ability beyond disabilities in the workforce

Richmond, Va. — The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other legislative actions before it, have helped individuals with disabilities make great strides in being considered as equals alongside their professional peers. Despite these changes in the law, changes in thinking among employers remains a challenge.

Nov. 3, 2019

MWR hosts first DSCR trunk or treat event

Richmond, Va — Ghost, goblins, superheroes, princesses and many other costumed characters came out for the first installation Halloween Trunk or Treat event Oct. 31 in the Community Recreation Center.

Nov. 1, 2019

DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.

Nov. 1, 2019

The haunting of the historic Bellwood Manor House on DSCR takes center stage on Halloween

RICHMOND, VA — The Bellwood manor House on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia is one of the oldest houses in Chesterfield County. It’s also known as the home to all sorts of ghosts and goblins.

Oct. 31, 2019

DLA Energy graduates 21 PaCE students

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Stepping forward in their careers, 21 DLA Energy interns graduated from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 24.

Oct. 31, 2019

Take two … minutes to change your clock and your smoke alarm batteries

Richmond, Va. — Daylight Saving Time is almost here, and when you change your clocks on Nov. 3, make sure you change the batteries in your smoke detectors, too.

Oct. 29, 2019

New DLA Energy Deputy Commander announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams announced the selection of William (Eric) Smith for the Senior Executive Service position of DLA Energy Deputy Commander.