DLA Energy News

July 17, 2023

Leveling up fuel operations during QLLEX

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Reservists took their training to the next level during the 2023 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 12-24. Seven Reserve battalions worked with DLA Energy Americas to improve end-to-end readiness.

July 14, 2023

New program targets leadership growth

Richmond, Va. — Those in supervisory roles at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City are invited to participate in a new elective program, Human Leadership Development combined with Aviation Process Excellence, commonly referred to as APEx, that aims to build and enrich outstanding leadership across the command.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy welcomes new commander in Alaska

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas North welcomed a new commander in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10. Outgoing Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Bart Land handed over responsibility of the organization to Air Force Maj. Daniel Moritz.

July 13, 2023

Vendor Information Hub: Ensuring effective communications with vendors

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last two years, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has increased focus on new tools, automation, and other process improvements to aide contract administrators in responding to our vendors.

July 13, 2023

Fostering camaraderie and recognizing hard work the old-fashioned way at Ogden

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden hosted an employee appreciation picnic June 29 at Centennial Park on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

July 12, 2023

DLA Energy changes leadership during joint ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson who assumed command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas during a joint military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 29.

July 7, 2023

DLA Aviation recognizes 2023 March Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation March 2023 employees of the month Shamika Davis and Jacob Kotula have demonstrated their initiative and skills to meet challenges and deliver material quickly and efficiently to warfighter.

July 6, 2023

Army medals recognize DLA Energy utilities privatization work

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy employees earned Army Civilian Service Achievement Medals for helping Fort Campbell achieve essential upgrades of electrical, water and wastewater utilities in 2022.

July 5, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden welcomes new leader during change of command ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden to Air Force Col. Ernest “Nest” Cage during a change of command ceremony June 30 held on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.