DLA Energy News

Category: Enterprisewide

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Jan. 14, 2025

DSCR’s MWR program earns 2024 program excellence award

RICHMOND, Va. — A team of Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees at DLA Installation Management Richmond earned recognition for doing what other people doubted they could do: open a cafeteria in 90 days.

Four men and one women pose for a photo during a Hall of Fame ceremony honoring new inductees.

Jan. 8, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates three new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jimmy Carter poses after being elected the 39th president of the United States.

Jan. 8, 2025

In memoriam: President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Mourning is remembering. As the nation reflects on the life of Jimmy Carter, it’s helpful to recall the many ways his administration changed the Defense Department, and what those changes meant for the Defense Logistics Agency.

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Jan. 7, 2025

CUI 101: Controlled Unclassified Information markings refresher

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When sharing controlled unclassified information, there’s a responsibility to safeguard the information and use controls aligning with laws, regulations and governmentwide policies.

Jan. 6, 2025

DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.

Jan. 3, 2025

DLA Energy PACE Program participant steps up: Aids force during staff shortage

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Marissa Haughton, a Defense Logistics Energy Americas North employee and DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PACE) participant took the initiative to aid the Energy workforce during a staff shortage in Valdez, Alaska.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Division Artillery enjoy a Christmas meal during their deployment to Camp Adazi, Latvia, Dec. 25, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz)

Dec. 20, 2024

DLA Troop Support plans ahead to ensure holiday meals are ready to go on the big day

PHILADELPHIA — Santa has one night to make his deliveries around the world, but the Defense Logistics Agency knows it’s better to plan ahead for this busy season.

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Dec. 20, 2024

A short history of business systems modernization, Part 3

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After years losing ground to commercial offerings, DLA finally began implementing Business Systems Modernization in November 2001. It also instituted fundamental change that included office reconfigurations and new job descriptions.

A view of the Visitor Control Center from Kingman Road.

Dec. 19, 2024

McNamara Headquarters Complex visitor access requirements

FORT BELVOIR, VA — The McNamara Headquarters Complex Visitors Control Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2024

A short history of business systems modernization, Part 2

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In this historical commentary, learn how DLA leaders expanded the agency's technology reform after realizing that merely replacing signature technology wouldn’t solve the myriad problems plaguing it.