DLA Energy News

Sept. 14, 2020

Leaders virtually examine DLA Energy organizational strategy

Communicating virtually from the four corners of the globe, DLA Energy directors, commanders, and deputies participated in a Commander’s Strategic Offsite Sept. 8-9. Using Microsoft Teams, they collaborated in real time to relook the DLA Energy organizational strategy.

Sept. 11, 2020

Be prepared, build an emergency kit

Richmond, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month. Are you prepared for an emergency?

Sept. 9, 2020

Fitness Center move involves plenty of sweat, heavy lifting

Richmond, Va. — The old accommodations for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s popular Red Brick Fitness Center weren’t making the grade. While construction of a new Fitness Center gets under way, the workout equipment will be housed in the Community Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Aviation supervisor at Corpus Christi keeps team together, maintains warfighter support during pandemic

RICHMOND, VA — As the senior Defense Logistics Agency Aviation representative at Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas, Melissa Lopez said she has embedded herself with Army aviation leadership there to understand their issues and concerns.

Sept. 4, 2020

Disasters Don’t Wait – get prepared during National Preparedness Month

RICHMOND, VA — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved than this September.

Sept. 3, 2020

Technology bridges telework interpersonal communication gap

Live, virtual and video technology is helping DLA Energy bridge the interpersonal communication gap during maximum telework. During the new normal, the agency is using various forms of technology to collaborate, meet and build relationships.

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.

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.

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.

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.