DLA Energy News - Category Aviation

Dec. 3, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of employees gathered at Defense Supply Center Richmond Dec. 2 for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, unwrapping the installation’s holiday cheer. Sparkling lights, children’s carols, new dining delights, and even robot helpers delivered a classic holiday moment sprinkled with DSCR magic.

RDML George Bresnihan (center right) and Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van (center left) gather around “Pipeman Pete” with staff at DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea headquarters. The statue, constructed with readily-available pipeline material, symbolizes esprit de corps among the petroleum workforce.

Dec. 1, 2025

DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan visited multiple military installations, Defense Fuel Support Points and energy supplier facilities in Korea and Japan in October 2025. These visits are part of a broader assessment of DLA Energy’s current support capabilities in the Indo-Pacific as well as planning for future energy requirements.

Nov. 26, 2025

Allies unite at 20th Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum, forge stronger logistics bonds

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany — Participants from 21 countries converged in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2025, for the 20th Annual DLA Energy Europe & Africa (DLA Energy E&A) Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum. The forum serves as a crucial platform for U.S. military services, foreign partners, and DLA Energy International Agreements and Finance teams to address challenges in fuel exchange, including operational hurdles, infrastructure limitations, and modernization needs.

Nov. 25, 2025

DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate host working group, emphasize quality assurance standard practice

Fort Belvoir, Va — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Quality Technical Directorate working group collaborate on the revision of the Department of Defense Standard Practice: Quality Assurance for Bulk Fuels, Lubricants and Related Products Standard, Military Standard 3004-1 (MIL-STD-3004-1). The working group met at the DLA McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Nov. 24, 2025

SkillBridge fellow use program as steppingstone for career advancement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Master Sgt. Errica Watkins participated in the Defense Department's SkillBridge Program with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas North at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Watkins, a first-time participant in the program, completed her fellowship at DLA Energy Americas North from August to October 2025.

RDML Bresnihan (left) ascends a large storage tank at the site of a future fueling facility near Port Darwin.

Nov. 24, 2025

DLA Energy commander visits Indo-Pacific South, emphasizes support capabilities for sustained warfighter readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan concluded a visit to Papua New Guinea and Australia where he reinforced the critical role Defense Fuel Support Points play in supporting military readiness and regional security. At each location, he highlighted the importance of these fuel storage sites as a crucial component for fulfilling the military’s vast energy requirements.

Nov. 21, 2025

SkillBridge Program: Service member gains experience with DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate

FORT BELVOIR, Va — Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Nichols participated in a Department of Defense SkillBridge program with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Quality Technical Directorate at Fort Belvoir, Va, from May to September 2025. Nichols was one of two first-time participants selected for the five-month fellowship at DLA Energy.

Nov. 20, 2025

Weapons Support at OKC embodies spooktacular spirit for the holiday

RICHMOND, Va., — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Oklahoma City embraced the Halloween spirit for the third consecutive year, delivering more than 500 goodie-filled bags to employees across 11 buildings, boosting morale throughout its workforce.

Nov. 18, 2025

Weapons Support at OKC launches SkillBridge program: Bridging the gap between military service, civilian careers

RICHMOND, Va. — In a bold stride toward enhancing organizational agility and cultivating a resilient workforce, Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Oklahoma City recently implemented the SkillBridge program, a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers within DLA and the Department of War.

Nov. 17, 2025

Weapons Support at Jacksonville fires up team spirit with chili cookoff, jersey day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville kicked off the fall season with a Chili Cookoff and Jersey Day team-building event on Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, to foster togetherness and strengthen bonds within the workforce.