DLA Energy News

July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy welcomes new commander in Alaska

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas North welcomed a new commander in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10. Outgoing Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Bart Land handed over responsibility of the organization to Air Force Maj. Daniel Moritz.

July 13, 2023

Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

July 12, 2023

DLA Energy changes leadership during joint ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson who assumed command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas during a joint military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 29.

July 11, 2023

Commentary: Director visits form, enhance DLA Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Senior leader authority is most potent when exercised face-to-face. Put simply, things get done when the boss visits. It’s therefore not surprising the organizational history of Defense Logistics Agency Europe, now DLA Europe & Africa, can be told through DLA directors’ trips to the continent.

July 6, 2023

Army medals recognize DLA Energy utilities privatization work

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy employees earned Army Civilian Service Achievement Medals for helping Fort Campbell achieve essential upgrades of electrical, water and wastewater utilities in 2022.

July 5, 2023

General supply analyst works into the night to ensure WMS success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Big changes can come with some hiccups. An unexpected issue in rolling out the new Warehouse Management System at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, could have disrupted customer orders if not for a dedicated Defense Logistics Agency employee.

June 29, 2023

New deployable volunteer group to expand DLA’s readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new volunteer opportunity is available for Defense Logistics Agency employees who think working in the field with warfighers sounds more exciting than a cubicle job with a predictable schedule. DLA is assembling a crew of 400 volunteers to deploy as situations arise around the world. Members will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to supplement DLA employees already on the ground.

June 28, 2023

DLA Energy Americas East changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas East welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Houston, Texas, June 26, where Army Lt. Col. Thaddeus Douthitt assumed command from Army Lt. Col. Chris Masson.