DLA Energy News

March 10, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Ericka Tyson

Richmond, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

March 9, 2023

DLA Energy Americas leaders shape strategic future

HOUSTON, Texas — DLA Energy Americas shaped a strategic plan and a way forward to better support the Warfighter and nation during a Senior Leader Offsite in Houston, Texas, Feb. 22-24.

March 9, 2023

Spring forward March 12: Change your clocks, batteries

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind you to change the batteries in all your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors while moving your clocks forward one hour in preparation of Daylight Saving Time March 12.

March 6, 2023

DLA Energy Europe & Africa supports NATO pipeline

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As the Russian incursion into Ukraine continues, DLA Energy Europe & Africa is continuing its efforts with its North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s allies to ensure fuel is available to meet operational commitments.

March 6, 2023

DLA Aviation recognizes 2022 December Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation December 2022 Employees of the Month Kenyetta Cunningham and Marcos Charles have tackled additional tasks and challenges with success and demonstrated a superior ability to exceed expectations within their sections at DLA Aviation.

March 2, 2023

Mayport NS ribbon cutting celebrates cost saving utilities contract

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Navy celebrated a successful transition of ownership of its wastewater utility system, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Naval Station, Mayport, Florida on March 1st.

Feb. 28, 2023

DLA Aviation shares sustainment practices at International Military Helicopter Symposium

RICHMOND, Va. — Addressing the maintenance challenges of keeping 4,000 military helicopters flying, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler spoke at the International Military Helicopter Conference in London, United Kingdom Feb. 20.

Feb. 24, 2023

Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test

RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA vice director gets energy, fuel briefing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, spent the day with the DLA Energy team for a “Deep Dive” conversation about fuel and other energy commodities that support the warfighter at the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 21.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA at Oklahoma City employee-led safety council aims to reduce injuries

RICHMOND, Va. — Apple Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook once offered this golden nugget of advice when it comes to making wise career choices. “Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it’s just a job, and life is too short for that.”