DLA Energy News

April 15, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Brandi Price

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Brandi Price.

April 10, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Sandi Lucio

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Ogden employee Sandi Lucio.

April 9, 2025

Case of the Rogue Gut Feeling: when data isn’t driving the bus

Every office has one. The well-meaning decision-maker who skips the data, bypasses the reports and declares, “I just have a feeling about this.”

April 8, 2025

Real ID standards for military base access start May 7

RICHMOND, Va. — Visitors to military installations, including Defense Supply Center Richmond, will need to present a Real ID for access beginning May 7, 2025. The Real ID Act, originally passed by Congress in 2005 and now set for full implementation in just a few weeks, set prescribed minimum security standards for government-issued identification, including drivers licenses.

April 3, 2025

DLA Energy employee recognized for superior support to the Warfighter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Todd McDowell, the DLA Energy Europe & Africa liaison officer with the United States Africa Command, distinguished himself through his exemplary service, leading to his selection as the USAFRICOM Inter-agency Partner of the Year.

April 2, 2025

Joint Proclamation Signing Underscores Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Populations

RICHMOND, Va. — Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, the Virginia National Guard, the U.S. Army 80th Training Command, and Defense Supply Center Richmond gathered April 2 in DLA Aviation’s Operations Center for a joint proclamation-signing ceremony addressing sexual assault, child abuse and support for military children.

April 2, 2025

The Clue in the Code: why DLA needs high data acumen

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s a mystery quietly lurking behind every procurement delay, planning hiccup or unexpected backorder at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – and no, it’s not sabotage or system failure. It’s something more subtle: a poorly framed question.

April 2, 2025

Congressman Wittman Tours Defense Supply Center Richmond, DLA Aviation

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Defense Supply Center Richmond March 31 and toured the installation to gain a better understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency mission and operations on DSCR.

April 1, 2025

Keeping Shelves Stocked | Aviation team improves support for maintenance depots

RICHMOND, Va. — In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, a missing part can mean the difference between a successful mission and a grounded aircraft. To combat this critical issue, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Support branch recently rolled out its revamped Retail SKU Supportability Tool.

March 28, 2025

DLA Energy Americas West Welcomed New Commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas West welcomed new Commander Navy Cmdr. Brandon Palmer and bid farewell to outgoing Commander Navy Capt. Anas Maazouzi during a change of command ceremony at the Naval Golf Course at Cypress, CA, March 21.