DLA Energy News

Jan. 2, 2020

These heroes have four legs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — They come in all breeds, shapes and sizes, padding quietly at their handler’s side. Indispensable working partners and companions, these four-legged heroes help the disabled lead a more independent life. More than 28 service dog charities are part of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign. Seven are affiliated with military and veterans support group organizations.

Dec. 30, 2019

Martin retires after more than 32 years of service

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Glen Martin, DLA Indo-Pacific Warfighter Support Representative, recognized for his 32-plus years of service and career with DLA recently during a retirement luncheon at the Yokosuka Officers Club at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.

Dec. 26, 2019

Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world. 

Dec. 19, 2019

Meet Eric Smith, DLA Energy’s new Deputy Commander

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Deputy Commander Eric Smith joined the DLA Energy team on Nov. 24. Recently, he sat down with public affairs to discuss his career, leadership and goals.

Dec. 12, 2019

SEA Card delivers in the Arctic

TROMSO, Norway — When the Navy destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) needed fuel in the northern Atlantic, they used DLA Energy’s Ships’ bunkers easy acquisition, or SEA, Card online system.

Dec. 11, 2019

CFC giving starts with key workers

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — It takes a team of dedicated volunteers to make the Combined Federal Campaign a success every year and DLA Energy’s Contract Specialist Armenthia Massey is leading this year’s 25 DLA Energy volunteers. 

Dec. 6, 2019

DLA Energy dominates recognition awards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy employees excelled in the 52nd Annual DLA Employee Recognition Awards earning 13 awards, more than any other DLA military support command or directorate. 

Nov. 27, 2019

DLA alumnus returns home

Senior Executive Service Eric Smith, the new DLA Energy deputy commander, met with the agency’s directors, Nov. 26. Smith is a former Army logistics management colonel and DLA alumnus. 

Nov. 25, 2019

Commander strengthens partnerships in the Middle East

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller commended regional employees and conducted outreach during a visit to the Middle East, Oct. 20-25. Miller met with U.S. leaders and ally partners in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Kuwait.

Nov. 22, 2019

Senior Counsel inducted into Energy Hall of Fame

Known for her ability to break out in song and perform as one of the Andrews Sisters, Kay Bushman broke the mold of a straitlaced office lawyer. A methodical leader, masterful negotiator, talented mediator and trusted mentor, Bushman joined the elite group of former DLA Energy employees in the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 13.