DLA Energy News

Oct. 25, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: LaTonya Beach

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior Procurement Policy Analyst LaTonya Beach credits her professional success to DLA's Reasonable Accommodation Program. She gleans hope and confidence from a support system that destigmatizes her disability.

Watercolor graphic of the author, Beth Reece

Oct. 24, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Employee shares her journey through treatment, recovery

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this commentary, a DLA Public Affairs employee describes her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Three men pictured; man in center of picture is signing to another.

Oct. 23, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: John Slone

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — John Slone believes one’s disability is not an obstacle to working with other people and that individual differences provide an opportunity to explore alternative ideas.

A group of people talk inside a petroleum lab

Oct. 23, 2019

NATO partner tours DLA Energy petroleum lab

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Representatives from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense visited DLA Energy Europe & Africa’s Petroleum Laboratory to learn about its fuel testing capabilities, Oct. 15. Leaders toured the Rhine Ordnance Barracks facility in Germany to gain a better understanding of how aviation and ground fuels are tested for quality and purity.

Oct. 21, 2019

Breast cancer survivors show strength on the water

SAARBRUCKEN, Germany — In observance of breast cancer awareness month, DLA Energy Europe & Africa employees and family members participated in the Abreast in a Boat dragon boat regatta in Saarbrucken, Germany, Oct. 12.

A U.S. Navy P2V Neptune flies over a Soviet freighter Oct. 27, 1962, during the height of the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis. National Archives and Records Administration photo

Oct. 21, 2019

DSA supports Cuban Missile Crisis 1 year after founding

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — By quickly responding during to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Defense Supply Agency proved itself as the nation’s preeminent source of combat logistics.

Oct. 18, 2019

National Disability Awareness Month Spotlight: Angie Shannon

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Visual Information Specialist Angie Shannon promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace where she is able to thrive. She also participated in a new partnership between DLA and Gallaudet University that sustains Defense Department leadership support to hiring disabled employees.

Five men and two women pose with a plaque after the HQC Hispanic Heritage Month observance.

Oct. 18, 2019

Personnel management official touts need for diversity, inclusion

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Zina Sutch, deputy associate director of outreach, diversity and inclusion at the Office of Personnel Management educated McNamara Headquarters Complex employees on the importance of diversity and inclusion in personal and professional environments.

Retired Army Col. Gregory D. Gadson, a bilateral above-the-knee amputee, speaks to DLA employees.

Oct. 18, 2019

Former Fort Belvoir garrison commander speaks about disabilities, dignity and devotion

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory D. Gadson, a bilateral above-the-knee amputee, was the guest speaker during a National Disability Awareness Month Observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 16. He reminded employees that everybody has challenges – visible and invisible – and to strive to extend dignity and respect to everyone every single day.

One woman and five men pose following the HQC National Disability Employment Awareness Month event.

Oct. 17, 2019

Double amputee veteran perseveres with faith, humor

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson credits God and his military team members for the ability to forge a new path as an entrepreneur, speaker, actor and advocate for wounded warriors after an IED rendered him a double amputee.