DLA Energy News

Sept. 12, 2024

DLA employees connect with Army Aviation mission during familiarization tour

RICHMOND, Va. — On Aug. 27, 21 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees got a firsthand look at the military operations they help sustain during a visit to the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility, or AASF, in Sandston. The Procurement Process Support Directorate Culture Team designed the field trip to help underscore for them DLA Aviation’s critical role in ensuring mission success.

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Contracting Officer Mentoring Program pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony .

Sept. 11, 2024

Future contracting officer leaders learn the ‘recipe for success’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Workforce Development Division closed out its fiscal year 2024 Contracting Officer Mentoring Program during a ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of 18 participants in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

Two Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees have deskside discussion.

Sept. 10, 2024

DLA Energy Shadow Program: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Chemist David Grieco recently embraced the opportunity to enhance his professional growth as a participant in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Shadow Program.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Anas E. Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy – Americas West commander, tours and receives a brief about the fuels facilities at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 31, 2024. Fairchild’s fuels Airmen execute four thousand fuel operations per year, issuing 17 million gallons of jet fuel in support of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker mission. DLA-E plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Defense by ensuring a reliable supply of fuel and energy resources by managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of aviation fuel, ground fuel, and other energy products necessary for the operation of aircraft and base facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

Sept. 4, 2024

92nd LRS hosts DLA Energy Americas West commander, highlighting partnership critical to success in Great Power Competition

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Logistics In Action: Editor's note: Article originally appeared on the Fairchild Air Force Base website - The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted U.S. Navy Commander Anas Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas West commander, for a tour of Fairchild Air Force Base’s fuel facilities on July 31.

Sept. 4, 2024

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City school drive an absolute W, no cap, fr!

When it comes to giving back, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City crew didn’t just vibe with the idea of a school supply drive – they ate and left no crumbs. On Aug. 9 they flexed their community rizz by organizing a donation that was on it, ensuring the students at Soldier Creek Elementary School in Midwest City, Oklahoma, are set to thrive this school year.

Sept. 3, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports the Space Force

RICHMOND, Va. — The increasing significance of space operations to national security has positioned the newly established U.S. Space Force as a critical branch of the military, and the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation plays a vital role in the effectiveness of their mission.

Aug. 30, 2024

Aviation goes nuclear in support of warfighter readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — For the first time, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted the agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course (NEOC) at Defense Supply Center Richmond Aug. 27-28, 2024. The course marked a significant new step in DLA Aviation’s mission to support the warfighter by providing personnel with essential knowledge about nuclear operations.

Aug. 28, 2024

DLA Aviation modernizes operations with Warehouse Management System

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently transitioned to the Warehouse Management System at its industrial support activities collocated with Navy fleet readiness centers in San Diego, Cherry Point and Jacksonville, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve inventory management, operational efficiency and warfighter support.

Aviation commander delivers keynote address

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Aviation seeks industry help to overcome contested logistics challenges

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Defense Department members, industry partners and Oklahoma government officials gathered here Aug. 5-8 at the Reed Conference Center, near Tinker Air Force Base, for the 18th annual “Tinker and the Primes” conference. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth, DLA Aviation commander, and Cathy Contreras, DLA Aviation senior acquisition executive, were featured speakers at the annual event, which offered prime and secondary contractors, government agencies, academic institutions and small businesses a chance to discuss the conference’s theme: “Forging Readiness and Accelerating Innovation for Great Power Competition.”

DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Ogden's, Christopher Huff!

Aug. 14, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Christopher Huff

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight shines on Ogden's, Christopher Huff!