DLA Energy News

Jan. 2, 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — They come in all breeds, shapes and sizes, padding quietly at their handler’s side. Indispensable working partners and companions, these four-legged heroes help the disabled lead a more independent life. More than 28 service dog charities are part of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign. Seven are affiliated with military and veterans support group organizations.

Defense Logistics Agency employee Amber Smoker tries out one of the new treadmills during her workout in the MWR Fitness Center.

Jan. 1, 2020

New equipment can help fitness center users meet the new year

Battle Creek, Michigan — Some new arrivals at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center may make it easier for employees that are considering fitness goals for their 2020 New Year’s resolutions.

Various-sized bars of titanium sit on a pallet awaiting shipment.

Dec. 27, 2019

Molesworth site recovers $60k in titanium

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A contractor’s raw element excess will be added to National Defense Stockpile.

Military officer stands in front of a sign

Dec. 26, 2019

Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world.

Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams stands at a lectern on stage with three Army Command and General Staff School officials seated behind him applauding

Dec. 23, 2019

DLA Director delivers commencement address to the Army Command and General Staff School

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams delivered the commencement address to graduates of the four-month long Army Command and General Staff Officers Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19. The students were comprised of 118 mid-career Army officers and one civilian from diverse professional military backgrounds.

Megumi Ikeda poses in front of the Japanese and U.S. flags.

Dec. 23, 2019

EOQ winner vital to Japan site annual inventories

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Megumi Ikeda first began working with DLA Disposition Services as a college student in the ‘90s.

Dec. 19, 2019

Meet Eric Smith, DLA Energy’s new Deputy Commander

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Deputy Commander Eric Smith joined the DLA Energy team on Nov. 24. Recently, he sat down with public affairs to discuss his career, leadership and goals.

Man in Navy uniform stands in front of U.S. and DLA flags.

Dec. 18, 2019

New DLA Joint Reserve Force leader to keep focus on readiness

FORT BELVOIR — New DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase describes his background and challenges for the agency's reservists.

Two people look at granite slab suspended by cable as it is moved into position

Dec. 17, 2019

Texas museum finds new use for donated granite slab from DLA Disposition Services

VEGA, Texas — DLA Disposition Services at Susquehanna and Texas work together to donate granite slab to Milburn Price Culture Museum.

Three women check packages and a list for donation.

Dec. 13, 2019

Federal Center adopts 72 families of Veterans for Christmas

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — DLA associates at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, support the US military all year, but as Christmas time draws near, they extend that support to their neighbors. Working with the Salvation Army, groups of HDIFC employees adopted 135 local individuals, providing food and gifts for the holidays.