DLA Energy News

Aug. 2, 2021

Security officials remind employees to be vigilant

Richmond, Va. — In the United States, the workplace has been the primary target of terrorism. From the events of 9-11 that targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the active shooter events at Fort Hood, Texas, there is a need to be prepared.

July 30, 2021

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through September 30

RICHMOND, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2021 are open through Sept. 30.

July 29, 2021

DLA Energy commander addresses workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas introduced his new deputy commander and provided an update to the workforce during a town hall held in the Fort Belvoir McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium July 19.

July 28, 2021

Employee Spotlight: William “Tom” Thomason

Richmond, Va. — Tom Thomason says when a customer walks away satisfied that DLA Aviation resolved the issue that is a "feel good" moment for him. Thomason is an inventory management/customer service specialist working at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

July 26, 2021

New fuel agreement with United Kingdom for Scotland fuel storage

DLA Energy signed a new fuel support agreement with United Kingdom Naval Command Headquarters to improve coordination and contingency operations. This fuel agreement along with ones recently signed with Lithuania, India and Romania bring the total number of DLA Energy fuel agreements with allies around the world to 42.

July 26, 2021

Third quarter employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s third quarter, fiscal year 2021 military, civilian and strategic goals employees of the quarter.

July 26, 2021

Initiatives foster a positive work culture at DLA in Jacksonville

RICHMOND, Va — For roughly the past four years, senior military and civilian leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, have been developing an all-inclusive, purpose-driven team that aligns with the “Warfighter Always” readiness line of effort within the DLA Strategic Plan 2021 - 2026. That LOE states DLA’s support to the warfighter is job one. It’s our core strategic priority. We must provide the right support in the right places at the right times.

July 23, 2021

DLA director visits Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, meets with employees and customers

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 13 and met with DLA senior leaders and employees and Fleet Readiness Center East customers.

July 21, 2021

DLA partners with NGA on digital delivery initiative

RICHMOND, Va — More than a dozen representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Mapping Customer Operations, DLA Data Production Operations, DLA Information Operations and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, participated in a print-on-demand site tour and ribbon cutting ceremony at DLA Document Services on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, July 14.

July 20, 2021

Army sergeant reenlists while assigned to DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Ambulai Jalieba reenlisted in the Army July 9 during a ceremony held by Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Customer Operations Directorate’s Army Customer Facing Division.