DLA Energy News

Aug. 31, 2020

Selfless, mission-oriented characteristics lead to supervisory recognition

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Working Group recognized Sean Shockley this past April with the DLA Aviation Leadership Award. Shockley is the Demand Planning Branch chief for the Customer-Focused Intelligence Team within DLA Aviation’s Planning Process Directorate.

a line of fuel trucks parked with a man walking in front

Aug. 28, 2020

FEMA contingency fuel contract activated, resources in place

Within 18 hours of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s request for fuel support, Defense Logistics Agency Energy activated the contingency fuels contract and pre-positioned resources at Incident Support Base Fort Hood, Texas, to support Hurricane Laura response efforts Aug. 27.

F-16 Fighting Falcon static display in front of the DLA Aviation Operations Center

Aug. 28, 2020

A Phantom and Falcon move onto DSCR

On Aug. 26 and 27, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia became the home to two new aircraft displays, a F-4 Phantom II and a F-16 Fighting Falcon.

A Navy commander salutes while standing next to a civilian colleague

Aug. 27, 2020

Navy Commander assumes command of DLA Energy Americas West

Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim assumed command of DLA Energy Americas West during a virtual assumption of command ceremony in San Pedro, California, Aug. 19.

Aug. 26, 2020

White receives March Leadership Award: nurtures success through relationships

Richmond, Va. — Tough times can bring out the best in many of us, and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders are no exception. Sherri White is one such leader whose contributions and qualities were recognized with the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for the month of March.

Aug. 25, 2020

DLA Energy announces employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s second and third quarter, fiscal year 2020 employees of the quarter.

Aug. 21, 2020

Installation Management conducts survey of resident bats

Richmond, Va. — Despite the industrial nature of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and its large human workforce, the property is also home to native flora and fauna that are integral to the ecosystem and the overall environmental health of the installation.

Aug. 19, 2020

DLA Aviation Employee Spotlight: Thomas Pollock

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.

Members of the North Carolina National Guard drive vehicles assigned to the 878th Engineer Vertical Construction Company, 105th Engineer Battalion, through flooded roads to assist stranded people on Oak Island, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2020. The NCNG deployed teams across the eastern portion of the state to help respond after Hurricane Isaias.

Aug. 17, 2020

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — When Hurricane Isaias was forecasted to bring heavy rain and damaging winds to the metro Richmond area Aug. 4, Defense Supply Center Richmond leadership made the decision to close center to everyone except those deemed essential in anticipation of the storm. How did you find out the center was closed?

DLA Energy Rocky Mountain West Bulk Petroleum Products Division holds team during some training

Aug. 17, 2020

DLA Energy awards fiscal 2020 fuel contracts during COVID-19

New streamlined processes and strong partnerships with industry enabled DLA Energy to complete one of its two largest bulk fuel purchase programs on time in July despite COVID-19 challenges.