DLA Energy News

June 29, 2021

Energy East Pacific changes command

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Cmdr. Eric Lockett bid farewell to the DLA Energy East Pacific command June 11 as he relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. William Jakubowicz.

June 28, 2021

New commander tours Europe and Africa fuel lab

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — One of five DLA Energy fuel laboratories worldwide, the Europe & Africa facility at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany tests around 2,000 fuel samples each year including routine quality surveillance, investigations of possible contamination as well as testing for secured fuels. DLA Energy Europe & Africa’s new commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune visited the lab to learn more about its capabilities and services June 10.   

June 28, 2021

Commander returns after tour with White House COVID-19 Task Force, sets sights on future warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va — When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through the United States in March 2020, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford was called upon to help this nation get through one of the worst health crises in history.

June 25, 2021

DSCR Fire Department maintains safety throughout pandemic, resumes employee fire and safety training

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention Office has been working continually maintaining a culture of safety on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, through the pandemic and is currently conducting safety and fire training to ensure employee safety when employees transition back to working on the installation.

June 24, 2021

Past squadron commander returns to GA to lead DLA Aviation at Warner Robins

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex senior leaders

June 23, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Shawn Platt

RICHOND, 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. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

June 22, 2021

Four DLA employees graduate from service college

District of Columbia — After a challenging 10-month academic year, four new national security leaders returned to DLA upon graduating from Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource Strategy June 10.  

June 21, 2021

Cannon Air Force Base receives energy conservation upgrades

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico — Cannon AFB will have access to more resilient, efficient, and reliable energy thanks to a DLA Energy $19 million energy savings performance contract.

June 16, 2021

From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities. DLA Aviation virtual Industry Day conference draws record attendance

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a two-day Industry Day Virtual Conference utilizing the Zoom.gov platform, June 8-9. The theme for this year’s event was “From a challenging year to unprecedented opportunities … Opening the door to virtual accessibility.”

June 14, 2021

India, U.S. fuel agreement operational

Strengthening military partnerships, DLA Energy established a long-term fuel agreement between the U.S. Defense Department and India Ministry of Defence. The agreement became operational June 1 and enables reciprocal fuel sales and purchases, increased Indian military participation with U.S. military exercises, and easier accounting and reporting of fuel transactions.