DLA Energy News

Sept. 9, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy employee spotlight, Cindy Smith

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we celebrate and honor DLA Energy employee Cindy Smith who has been with the agency for 41 years.

Sept. 9, 2021

DLA Aviation employees remember 9/11: Roy Drake

Richmond, Va. — In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs Office is running a week-long series Sept. 6-11 telling the stories of DLA Aviation employees who remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day.

Sept. 9, 2021

DLA Aviation employees remember 9/11: Trina Bembry

Richmond, Va. — In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs Office is running a week-long series Sept. 6-11 sharing the stories of DLA Aviation employees who remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day.

Sept. 8, 2021

DLA Aviation employees remember 9/11: Alfred Padayao

Richmond, Va. — In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs Office is running a week-long series Sept 6-11, telling the stories of DLA Aviation employees who remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day.

Sept. 8, 2021

DLA Aviation employees remember 9/11: Vinson Avery

Richmond, Va. — In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs Office is running a week-long series Sept. 6-11 sharing the stories of DLA Aviation employees who remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day.

Sept. 8, 2021

The Elk of Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va. — When the crisp autumn air permeates the woods of Virginia, the elk population at Defense Supply Center Richmond finds itself in the mood for love. Bugle calls of the wooing bull elk pierce the quiet, signaling a mating ritual that may include wallowing in mud and headstrong males battling for the affections of the elk cows in the herd.

Sept. 8, 2021

Communication systems are key to timely warnings during emergencies

Richmond, Va. — Communication is probably the most important critical issue that can profoundly impact the outcomes of an emergency. Communication is essential because, without effective, continuous, and consistent communication, all the other areas of emergency management would be unmanageable.

Sept. 8, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: The journey of a barrel of jet fuel

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Like blood moving through the body, jet fuel flows through the DLA Energy’s supply chains around the world to keep warfighters in flight.

Sept. 7, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy employee spotlight, Matt Shuster

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we celebrate and honor DLA Energy employee Matt Shuster who joined the agency as a clerk-typist in 1982.

Sept. 7, 2021

DLA Aviation employees remember 9/11: Jose Buckles

RICHMOND, Va. — In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs Office is running a week-long series Sept. 6-11 telling the stories of DLA Aviation employees who remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day.