DLA Energy News

Dec. 21, 2022

DLA Aviation in Huntsville supports warfighters with cost-saving procurements

Richmond, Va. — Employees within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Huntsville, Alabama’s Missile Division within Acquisition Programs Directorate have received accolades for their recent efforts to ensure warfighters have the most advanced and effective equipment for their worldwide missions while also saving the government critical resources.

Dec. 20, 2022

Holiday safety and security tips

RICHMOND, Va. — Unfortunately, criminals love the holidays just as much as we do. The holiday hustle and bustle can sometimes cause us to lower our defenses, but there are some tips on how we can leverage good holiday safety and security practices.

Dec. 19, 2022

DoD Solicits Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy issued solicitations for the purchase of carbon pollution-free electricity to support DOD installations and federal agencies in two key regions Dec. 16. This is an important step forward in transforming how the U.S. government buys and manages electricity.

Dec. 19, 2022

DLA Energy propels rocket with NOAA and NASA payloads

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy supported the last launch of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Nov. 10. The rocket carried the NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System-2 and NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of Inflatable Decelerator.

Dec. 16, 2022

New training chief takes over in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Jeremy Lorton, a firefighter within Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Branch’s Security and Emergency Services Division was recently promoted to training chief during a ceremony in the apparatus bay of the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia Dec. 5.  

Dec. 15, 2022

2022 Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through Jan. 31

RICHMOND, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2022 are open through Jan. 31, 2023. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 15, 2022

DLA Energy Korea celebrates 30th Anniversary

CAMP WALKER, Korea — Recognizing three decades of fuel support to Warfighters in the Republic of Korea, DLA Energy Korea celebrated its 30th anniversary at Camp Walker, Daegu, Korea, Dec. 9.

Dec. 15, 2022

EWG forum held in person for the first time in more than two years

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Working Group held its first in-person forum in more than two years Dec. 13 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Employees not able to attend in person were able to do so virtually.

Dec. 13, 2022

DLA Aviation at Richmond Engineering employee celebrates golden anniversary

RICHMOND, Va. — Steve Kelly, program manager within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate’s Sourcing and Reliability Programs Branch, was recognized for 50-years of federal service during a small ceremony Dec. 6. on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 10, 2022

DLA Energy powers NASA Orion spacecraft 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After its historic 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey that ventured beyond the Moon, NASA’s Orion returned to Earth on Dec. 11. To power its journey, DLA Energy supplied the uncrewed Orion capsule with 438 pounds of high purity hydrazine, 6,245 pounds of Monomethyl Hydrazine and 10,670 pounds of Nitrogen Tetroxide Mon-3 grade propellants.