DLA Energy News

Jan. 13, 2025

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year award, a testament to his transformative leadership and innovative contributions.

Jan. 8, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates three new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 7, 2025

DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide

Jan. 3, 2025

DLA Energy PACE Program participant steps up: Aids force during staff shortage

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Marissa Haughton, a Defense Logistics Energy Americas North employee and DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PACE) participant took the initiative to aid the Energy workforce during a staff shortage in Valdez, Alaska.

Dec. 18, 2024

College Intern leads training effort for DLA Energy BPSD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Rhiannon Staley, a fourth-year student at University of Virginia and intern, led training for Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees while working for the Business Process Support Directorate as part of the Department of Defense’s College Acquisition Internship Program at DLA headquarters.

Dec. 17, 2024

Procurement to production: Aviation, Land and Maritime team up for success at Warner Robins

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins hosted a two-day operational tour for a team from DLA Land and Maritime to strengthen their partnership and highlight the impact of their combined efforts on aircraft maintenance and supply chain management. The visit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and constraints, ultimately supporting the warfighter through more efficient and aligned efforts.

Dec. 14, 2024

DLA Energy employee seize opportunity for professional growth through DLA Shadow Program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistic Energy Middle East Deputy Director James Elliot took part in the DLA Shadow Program where he shadowed the DLA Energy Deputy Commander David Kless for five days at the McNamara Headquarters building.

Dec. 13, 2024

The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28.

Dec. 11, 2024

PaCE program graduates recognized during annual ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Personnel in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Pathways to Career Excellence program celebrated a career milestone during an Oct. 9 ceremony honoring their graduation from the two-year training program at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 6, 2024

DLA Energy commander discuss military fuel support with Norway defense team

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Energy, discusses military fuel support with the Norway defense team during a visit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.