DLA Energy News

July 27, 2020

DLA Aviation leader shares experiences from COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force assignment

RICHMOND, Va. — On April 10, I traveled to Northern Virginia for a 60-day assignment serving on the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where I was able to see the pandemic’s global impact.

Woman in white Navy dress uniform speaks at a podium with the Defense Logistics Agency flag in the background.

July 27, 2020

Skubic becomes DLA’s 20th director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency welcomed Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic back as its 20th director during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 24.

July 24, 2020

Reventlow returns to DLA Distribution as Commanding General

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution Acting Director, Perry L. Knight, passed the helm to Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, July 21. Acting DLA Director, Michael D. Scott, Senior Executive Service, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference from DLA Headquarters in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.

July 22, 2020

DLA Distribution’s French retires after 42 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ramona French began her DLA career in 1989 at the Defense Depot Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked as a Systems Administrator for six years.

White woman in Navy dress blue uniform with ribbons

July 21, 2020

Former DLA Land and Maritime commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The U.S. Senate confirmed July 20 Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and director of the Defense Logistics Agency.

Black male soldier in camo uniform and blue surgical mask places an unseen COVID-19 test same into a machine.

July 21, 2020

DLA helps small businesses support military, nation during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — From gowns, gloves and pharmaceuticals for the USS Comfort and Mercy to decontamination systems for medical workers’ N95 masks, America’s small businesses are helping meet the nation’s demand for COVID-19 supplies.

Air Force Maj. Justin D’Agostino and Air Force Maj. Charles Coffman

July 20, 2020

Coffman takes command in Japan

DLA Energy Japan welcomed Air Force Maj. Charles “Chuck” Coffman during a change of command ceremony on Yokota Air Base, July 14. Air Force Maj. Justin D’Agostino turned over command as employees, friends and family watched the virtual ceremony.

Army Lt. Col. Craig Daniel and Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina

July 17, 2020

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new commander

DLA Energy Korea welcomed a new commander during a virtual change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, July 15. Army Lt. Col. Craig Daniel relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina as friends, family and colleagues watched on video.

Navy Capt. Paul Haslam (left), commander of the DLA Rapid Deployment Team, discusses a project to build a helicopter pad with Troop Support liaison officer Robert Cunningham, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 2016.

July 17, 2020

Deployable civilians needed for deputy commander, operations officer positions on DLA rapid deployment teams

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Civilian volunteers are needed to fulfil deputy commander and operations officer roles for three Defense Logistics Agency Rapid Deployment Teams that will deploy on short notice to assist military and federal agencies during international emergencies and contingencies in 2021.

July 17, 2020

Small business contract brings ICBM radio cable up to speed

RICHMOND, Va. — The Air Force will soon have an upgraded ICBM critical radio frequency cable, nearly seven years earlier than projected estimates, by using the Defense Logistics Agency's Small Business Innovation Program.