DLA Energy News

Nov. 8, 2019

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — There are several ways Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees can find out about changes in the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.

Nov. 7, 2019

DSCR celebrates Marine Corps birthday

Richmond, Va — Marine Corps service members and Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the old center cafeteria Nov. 5 to celebrate the birthday of the Corps.

Nov. 6, 2019

Andersen Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Andersen Air Force Base website — The 36th Wing Inspector General team conducted a fuel spill exercise at the split of Arc Light Boulevard and Carolines Avenue here on Nov. 6 at 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 6, 2019

DLA Aviation Philadelphia setting records in its support of the nation’s warfighters

RICHMOND, VA — In 1966, in the midst of what many historians believe was the decade that defined this country, Motown recording artist and Philadelphia native Tammi Terrell teamed up with legendary soul heavyweight Marvin Gaye, to release “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” considered to be one of the most iconic songs in music history.

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.