DLA Energy News

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July 3, 2019

Employees should remain vigilant during the 2019 Independence Day holiday

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Employees in the Washington, D.C., area should be aware of heightened security due to this year’s "Salute to America" celebration on July 4th as President Donald Trump is set to honor the country's armed forces with military demonstrations and flyovers in addition to other festivities and the annual fireworks display.

Lt. Col. Julian Perez and his family prepare to cut the cake

July 3, 2019

Perez takes command of Americas at Houston

DLA Energy Americas at Houston changed leadership in a ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas, June 26. Outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Lt. Col. Julian Perez.

July 1, 2019

Welch assumes command for DLA Energy Europe and Africa

In a time-honored tradition, DLA Energy Europe and Africa Commander Army Lt. Col. Dennis Williams transferred his authority and responsibility to Army Lt. Col. Donna Welch during a change of command ceremony at Vogelweh’ s Community Armstrong’s Club, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 24.

Five men and three women pose onstage at the 2019 DLA Hall of Fame ceremony.

June 28, 2019

DLA welcomes six new Hall of Fame members

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Director inducted six new members into the agency’s Hall of Fame in a June 26 ceremony. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams called the deserving employees "game changers."

June 27, 2019

New Commander at DLA Energy Okinawa

DLA Energy Okinawa held a change of command ceremony at Camp Shields, Okinawa, June 21. Air Force Lt. Col. Jarrett Weiblen relinquished command to Air Force Maj. Tracy Gilmore.

DLA's Fifth Estate organization representatives met with leaders to discuss acquisition oversight and support with continuous process improvements throughout their community, which implements procurement systems, policies and regulations.

June 26, 2019

Annual summit fosters acquisition excellence

Lorton, Virginia — Representatives from DLA Acquisition met with senior leaders during their annual Fifth Estate Chief Contracting Officer Summit and senior procurement executive visit in Lorton, Virginia, June 25-26 to discuss advancing acquisition oversight and support with continuous process improvements throughout the acquisition community.

A portrait of Sharon Murphy over a background featuring the DLA emblem

June 25, 2019

Shaper of non-petroleum energy programs inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The sky wasn’t the limit for 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame inductee Sharon Murphy, who expanded DLA Energy’s non-petroleum energy programs and served as director of the Aerospace Energy Office.

A portrait of Patrick McCormick over a background featuring the DLA emblem

June 24, 2019

Hall of Fame inductee helped expand mission, provide humanitarian support

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A career that helped modernize the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution mission and provide years of support to humanitarian aid earned Patrick McCormick a position in the 2019 DLA Hall of Fame.

Two men juggling over the heads of two young girls during HQC Family Day.

June 21, 2019

Annual event focuses on families and fun

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 8,000 employees and guests participated in the McNamara Headquarters Complex's annual Family Day event June 20.

DLA Energy Americas Commander Army Col. Kevin Cotman (left) presented Air Force Lt. Col. Frederick Mueller (right) the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

June 21, 2019

McWilliams takes command of Americas North

The DLA Energy Americas North regional office welcomed a new commander on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7. Outgoing commander Air Force Lt. Col. Frederick Mueller handed over responsibility of the organization to Air Force Maj. Marcus McWilliams.