DLA Energy News

Nov. 3, 2020

Agency realignment improves worldwide fuel facilities management

A realignment plan for the global DLA capitalized fuel facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Program Management is improving processes and providing “one voice” to customers. 

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA Energy Americas leadership addresses workforce

HOUSTON, Texas — Sharing regional news and recognizing employee accomplishments, DLA Energy Americas held a virtual all hands from Houston, Texas, Oct. 21.  

Nov. 2, 2020

Lead-acid a positive for the environment

Richmond, Va. — Batteries aren’t exactly great for the environment, but recycling is. Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, DLA Installation Management Richmond and DLA Disposition Services Richmond, Virginia turned a negative into a positive Oct. 28 when they decided to return over 1,500 lead-acid batteries back to the manufacturer.

Oct. 29, 2020

U.S. aircraft inaugural refueling in India

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, India — In a historical event, a U.S. Navy aircraft refueled for the first time at India’s strategic base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands late September under a fuel agreement between DLA Energy and the Indian Ministry of Defense.

Oct. 28, 2020

Rich Puerto Rican music heritage inspires DLA Aviation band mates

RICHMOND, VA — Maurice “Tito” Sanabria’s eyes light up when he talks about what it’s like playing percussion and singing backup vocals as a member of Kadencia, the Richmond, Virginia based Afro-Puerto Rican group. “I love seeing people dance to our music while learning about Puerto Rican music, traditions, culture, and history,” Sanabria said

Oct. 27, 2020

University of Maine continues renewable fuel research

To meet the increasing need for sustainable and efficient fuel resources, DLA Energy is teaming with the University of Maine to transform forest residues, sawmill residues, municipal solid waste, and construction wood wastes into a hydrocarbon fuel oil. 

Oct. 26, 2020

Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries during daylight saving time

RICHMOND, Va. — Daylight saving time is Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices.

Oct. 26, 2020

Call for volunteers leads to a seat at the ‘big kids’’ table

Richmond, Va. — In the early part of 2020, my family began planning a family trip to Italy for the spring. We had never been out of the country together. With a son who had just moved back to Virginia and a daughter preparing to move across the country to the West Coast (and pending a husband finally getting his passport), the timing for this vacation felt perfect.

Oct. 23, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Mike Baldwin

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

Oct. 21, 2020

Leadership Award recipient empowers confidence in team

Richmond, Va. — Travis Dunn is nothing short of inspiring, according to the people who nominated him for the August Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award.