DLA Energy News

June 13, 2024

New commander takes charge of DLA Aviation at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated the ceremony.

June 11, 2024

DLA vice director visits Aviation to talk innovation, support

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s vice director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Aviation leaders and personnel June 11 to discuss key initiatives at the major subordinate command’s headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The visit included briefings on strategic projects, a lunch with senior civilians and coin presentations to a handful of select employees.

June 10, 2024

Human capital, deployment opportunities, culture climate highlighted at DLA Energy All Hands

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 300 DLA Energy employees filled the DLA Headquarters auditorium during an All Hands June 5. Among updates on recent events and operations, the DLA Energy commander focused the discussion on human capital, deployment opportunities, and culture climate.

June 10, 2024

DLA Energy Middle East changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — ​DLA Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Jamie Pittman and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Lt. Col. Marrio Almada, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, June 5.

June 7, 2024

Aviation LWG offers unique insight to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gained insight into the operations of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast during a special all-hands Leadership Working Group forum June 4 at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

June 6, 2024

New leader takes helm of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 6 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, oversaw the ceremony where Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Smith took charge of the DLA Aviation industrial support activity from Air Force Col. Robert Magee.

June 5, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Matthew J. Wood

RICHMOND, Va. — The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Matthew Wood!

June 4, 2024

DLA Energy improves Coast Guard fuel support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Coast Guard saw firsthand how DLA Energy has improved customer support and fuel accounting during a maritime training exercise called Poseidon’s Domain in Puerto Rico in April.

May 31, 2024

Fire department receives top honors for 2023

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire Department received three awards for efforts during 2023, recognizing the department’s dedication to safety, efficiency and innovation. The accolades include DLA Fire Officer of the Year, DLA Fire Department of the Year and DLA Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

May 29, 2024

Aviation ISA leaders meet at Cherry Point, discuss best practices

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, hosted a reoccurring Industrial Support Activity Round Robin event May 7 to share best practices and challenges facing the units. Leaders, from operations officers to officers-in-charge, from each ISA attended the daylong event featuring a tour of the Fleet Readiness Center East and DLA Distribution operations.