DLA Energy News

Sept. 13, 2023

Automation feat earns Cherry Point team Q3 kudos

Richmond, Va. — Answering a challenge from Defense Logistics Agency headquarters to implement the use of automation software in Material Management, the Requisition Alert Robot team, commonly called the RA BOT team at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, stepped up and developed a solution that earned them the Defense Logistics Agency Director’s Strategic Goals Award for the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Sept. 12, 2023

National Preparedness Month, a chance to bring awareness to insider threats

RICHMOND, Va. — At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, the potential threat posed by an insider, a trusted person who takes advantage of his or her access to do harm to the organization’s mission, products, resources, personnel, facilities, information, equipment, network, or systems is continual and ever-changing.

Two men and two women stand in front of a large cake with a sword.

Sept. 7, 2023

‘You matter’ DLA Energy leader says at Air Force birthday event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Air Force isn’t just a fleet of advanced aircraft or a set of strategic plans on paper. It’s the collective heartbeat of those willing to defend the nation, DLA Energy’s director of customer operations said at a recent event.

The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew readies DLA Aviation's, Herman Wilson, for an interview at the Bellwood Manor House, at Defense Supply Center, Richmond Virginia,

Sept. 7, 2023

Paranormal film crew returns to the Bellwood Manor House

RICHMOND, Va. — The Twisted Paranormal Society film crew returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia to film possible paranormal activity at various locations throughout DSCR August 25 – 27, 2023.

satellite image of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

Sept. 6, 2023

DLA Energy continues to expand utilities support to U.S. Navy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Utility Services worked with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to award its second utility services contract on Aug. 15 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for the water and wastewater utility systems.

In flight F-35A Lightning with Alaskan mountain range in the distance and runway in the foreground.

ARLINGTON, Va. Sept. 5, 2023

Micro-reactor pilot program reaches major milestone

The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, reached a critical milestone Aug. 31, in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc.

A group of people pose in a meeting room.

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

Summer slam a hit with employees at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point.

Aug. 31, 2023

Cherry Point employees enjoy a “summer slam” of a time during team building event

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently got the chance to let their hair down and enjoy time away from their workspaces during the Summer Slam employee appreciation

DLA Aviation Gunnery Sgt. is proof not all heroes wear a cape.

Aug. 30, 2023

Humble hero receives prestigious military award

RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.

Glenn Lamartin talks to DLA Energy senior leaders

Aug. 28, 2023

DLA Energy works to align talent management with National Defense Strategy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders closely examined the agency's Talent Management Program against National Defense Strategy priorities during a workshop at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 22.