DLA Energy News

Aug. 14, 2020

DLA Energy supports NATO air refueling training

Supporting strong partnerships with NATO allies, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa bridged fuel support capabilities between the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom and NATO allies and partners located at Papa Air Base, Hungary.

Aug. 13, 2020

DLA disposal team in Guam assists aircraft carrier during extended stay

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property disposal specialists worked with sailors to help get USS Theodore Roosevelt back to sea as soon as possible.

Aug. 11, 2020

DLA Energy Americas West bids farewell to Wilson

DLA Energy Americas West bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Michael Wilson during a virtual relinquishment of command ceremony in San Pedro, California, Aug. 6.

Aug. 6, 2020

DLA Energy fuels Mars rocket launch

Carrying equipment destined for Mars, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket fueled by DLA Energy blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, July 30. The rocket carried the $2.7 billion NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover in to space on a 300-million-mile voyage.

Staff Sgt. Justin Ratcliffe, an NCO in charge of fuels fixed facilities with the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, points to safety valves and introduces students to safety measures and procedures at a government vehicle fuel station at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 22, 2020. The introduction to the station and its fuel spill mitigation measures was part of a Defense Logistics Agency and 509th Civil Engineer Squadron spill response and mitigation course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

Aug. 6, 2020

Airmen, Soldiers practice emergency response during DLA fuel spill prevention, response training

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Whiteman Air Force Base website — Fuel is the lifeblood of the mission, but spills directly threaten ground water and the environment at large. To better prepare for emergencies, members of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron and the U.S. Army’s 1-135th Assault Helicopter Battalion participated in a DLA Energy fuel spill exercise, July 21-22.

The 378th Expeditionary Logistic Readiness Squadron rapidly refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 23rd Expeditionary Refueling Squadron from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 13, 2020.

July 28, 2020

Prince Sultan AB boosts CENTCOM AOR refueling capabilities

PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — Just 48 hours before the KC-135 from the 349th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron left Al Udeid Air Base to conduct refueling missions in the region, the 378th ELRS was given a task: To develop, build and sustain a rapid refueling capability at Prince Sultan Air Base. That’s exactly what they did.

Air Force Maj. Justin D’Agostino and Air Force Maj. Charles Coffman

July 20, 2020

Coffman takes command in Japan

DLA Energy Japan welcomed Air Force Maj. Charles “Chuck” Coffman during a change of command ceremony on Yokota Air Base, July 14. Air Force Maj. Justin D’Agostino turned over command as employees, friends and family watched the virtual ceremony.

Army Lt. Col. Craig Daniel and Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina

July 17, 2020

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new commander

DLA Energy Korea welcomed a new commander during a virtual change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, July 15. Army Lt. Col. Craig Daniel relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina as friends, family and colleagues watched on video.

Lt. Col. Amanda Shumaker and Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Neris

July 15, 2020

DLA Energy Middle East changes command

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East bid farewell to Air Force Lt. Col. Amanda Shumaker and welcomed the incoming commander, Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Neris, during a virtual Change of Command ceremony July 13.

July 13, 2020

Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell takes command of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor and Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews awarded for meritorious service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews passed command to Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell in a small, socially distanced ceremony on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, July 10. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific presided over the ceremony.