DLA Energy News

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nicole Lira, a fuels distribution system operator with Defense Logistics Agency, performs a flash test on a fuel sample taken from one of their trucks after refueling at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 19, 2016. Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and keeps the fuels shop busy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Philip Carter)

Sept. 20, 2016

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Peterson Air Force Base website — Even with a primarily space-based mission, the operations tempo on Peterson’s flightline is high and the second busiest in the Air Force for distinguished visitors. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Olgoonik Technical Services fuels contract for the 21st logistics Readiness Squadron, is up for the challenge of keeping up with the fast pace.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific at Guam quality assurance representative recently enabled timely support of presidential aircraft Air Force One in the nation of Laos.

Sept. 19, 2016

DLA Energy Pacific at Guam QAR goes above, beyond for Air Force One

VIENTIANE, Laos — A Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific at Guam quality assurance representative’s initiative and expertise recently enabled timely support of presidential aircraft Air Force One in the nation of Laos.

Flight Information Publications Program Manager Julio Bultron, right, hands off an aeronautical map that was printed on demand to Army Captain Joel Castro from the 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Sept. 14, 2016. Bultron is helping to staff the new Geospatial Intelligence - Forward Presence Team on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Customer Operations Directorate's Mapping Division will host a facility open house Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the U.S. Army Forces Command Intelligence Readiness and Operations Center on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Sept. 16, 2016

DLA celebrates with open house at Fort Bragg facility

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Customer Operations Directorate’s Mapping Division will host an open house Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the U.S. Army Forces Command Intelligence Readiness and Operations Center on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Clara Griffin, customer account specialist in the Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia supports the Air Force’s C-5 Galaxy and the C-17 Globemaster aircraft weapon systems. As a retired 1st sergeant, responsible for logistics support to soldiers in the U.S. Army, Griffin is proud to work for the very same organization that served as a major source of supply when she was enlisted.

Sept. 14, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Clara Griffin

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Clara Griffin is a customer account specialist in the Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia. Griffin supports the Air Force’s C-5 Galaxy and the C-17 Globemaster aircraft weapon systems. As a retired Army first sergeant, responsible for logistics support to soldiers, Griffin is proud to work for the very same organization that served as a major source of supply when she was enlisted in the U.S. Army.

William Bullock, Sr., left, emergency manager, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, answers an employee’s questions about the AtHoc Emergency Notification System during a National Preparedness Month Forum held Sept. 8, 2016, on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Sept. 12, 2016

Forums aim to improve employee readiness during emergencies

Richmond, VA. — National Preparedness Month Open Forum held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, provides employees with information and open dialogue with DLA officials from the police, fire and emergency services, criminal intelligence, physical security and antiterrorism offices.

Safety Team members from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, perform an interview skit Sept. 6, 2016 during a Safety Town Hall in the Lotts Conference Center to show Defense Supply Center Richmond employees what to expect in upcoming on-the-spot interviews next week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Programs evaluation team.

Sept. 9, 2016

Commander says DSCR is ready for OSHA star at Safety Town Hall

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day hosted a Voluntary Protection Programs Safety Town Hall Sept. 6, at which he told Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees that Defense Supply Center Richmond is ready for its star.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City Customer Support Specialist Patrick Upton enjoys helping and training new employees.

Sept. 8, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Patrick Upton

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation spotlights Patrick Upton, a lead customer support specialist working in the Engines Branch at Oklahoma City.

Sept. 6, 2016

Partners in Protection: The insider threat, you are the first line of defense

While considering the current threat environment, we must ask ourselves, who is the greater threat…the trained, international, state-sponsored intelligence officer or an employee holding a position of public trust with access to the agency’s sensitive information?

A bugler with the U.S. Air Force plays Taps during the graveside service for 2nd. Lt. Malvin Greston "Marvelous Mal" Whitfield in Section 8 of Arlington National Cemetery, June 8, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Whitfield was a five-time Olympic medalist and a Tuskegee Airman.

Sept. 6, 2016

DLA Energy assists Arlington National Cemetery with electricity distribution system

ARLINGTON, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy members met with Dominion Virginia Power leaders to follow up on the progress of projects at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 31.

A refueling truck is being loaded with Jet A aviation fuel for later use on the flight line at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Defense Logistics Agency Energy at San Pedro, California, personnel provided additional aviation fuel deliveries to support Luke Air Force Base in response to a pipeline break as a result of damage from a backhoe excavation. Courtesy photo

Sept. 2, 2016

Americas at San Pedro personnel demonstrate resiliency

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas at San Pedro, California, employees showed effective distribution management during a supply chain disruption and demonstrated resiliency in the Jet A aviation fuel supply chain at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.