DLA Energy News

Sept. 14, 2020

Leaders virtually examine DLA Energy organizational strategy

Communicating virtually from the four corners of the globe, DLA Energy directors, commanders, and deputies participated in a Commander’s Strategic Offsite Sept. 8-9. Using Microsoft Teams, they collaborated in real time to relook the DLA Energy organizational strategy.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Holtan awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For her efforts in leveraging every possible resource of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Operations to support a critical national priority mission, Mobilization Planning Specialist Elise Holtan is awarded the Super Civilian Service Award.

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Sept. 14, 2020

Deputy general counsel becomes DLA’s newest SES member

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jon Lightner, deputy general counsel for DLA Headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was inducted Aug. 28 into the Senior Executive Service.

A former military truck with a red paint job sits on a gravel lot ready to help fight fires in Texas.

Sept. 12, 2020

Excess military vehicle becomes a dual purpose firefighting truck

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Selden Volunteer Fire Department members transformed a 2003 Stewart Stevenson truck from the Defense Logistics Agency into a firefighting machine to help protect their community and surrounding area.

Female Army Command Sgt. Major in front of flags.

Sept. 10, 2020

New DLA senior enlisted leader shares leadership challenges, successes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal's 30-year career logistics career has prepared her to lead DLA's more than 26,000 military and civilian employees as the agency's new senior enlisted leader.

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Sept. 10, 2020

Partner agencies receive $18 million in supplies during pandemic response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As autumn approaches, DLA Disposition Services continues its support of pandemic response by supplying the armed forces and first responders with a variety of materials. “We’ve recently exceeded a total of $18 million in excess and surplus supplies and equipment provided to customers for COVID-19 relief efforts,” said DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon.

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Sept. 9, 2020

Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Defense Department civilian employees and service members must follow.

DLA Liaison Officer (male) poses with an Army Civilian Service Commendation certificate.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.

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Sept. 4, 2020

Plan ahead to be cyber-ready, tech-ready during disasters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Computer Emergency Response Team is asking DLA employees and contractors to help keep the agency’s networks, systems and data safe from phishing.

Sept. 3, 2020

Technology bridges telework interpersonal communication gap

Live, virtual and video technology is helping DLA Energy bridge the interpersonal communication gap during maximum telework. During the new normal, the agency is using various forms of technology to collaborate, meet and build relationships.