DLA Energy News

Nov. 27, 2019

DLA alumnus returns home

Senior Executive Service Eric Smith, the new DLA Energy deputy commander, met with the agency’s directors, Nov. 26. Smith is a former Army logistics management colonel and DLA alumnus. 

Nov. 27, 2019

Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.

Nov. 26, 2019

Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program

Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.

Nov. 25, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency delivers a “taste of home” to warfighters around the world

PHILADELPHIA — Warfighters around the world get to taste a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving thanks to the efforts of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain employees. The preparation for the troops’ holiday meal starts as early as April. Many ingredients for the meals are on hand at prime vendor locations by September, and the overseas locations start receiving high-volume items, like the turkeys and more than 131 tons of trimmings, in October.

Nov. 25, 2019

Commander strengthens partnerships in the Middle East

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller commended regional employees and conducted outreach during a visit to the Middle East, Oct. 20-25. Miller met with U.S. leaders and ally partners in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Kuwait.

Nov. 25, 2019

Army, DLA officials strengthen collaboration

Arlington, Virginia — DLA and Army officials discussed major weapons systems support and increased material availability and other Army-related topics during Army/DLA Day Nov. 22 at the Pentagon.

Nov. 25, 2019

RPA: Your new cyber sidekick?

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition personnel can now submit ideas for how virtual automations might ease the time demands of repetitive, rule-based tasks.

Nov. 22, 2019

Senior Counsel inducted into Energy Hall of Fame

Known for her ability to break out in song and perform as one of the Andrews Sisters, Kay Bushman broke the mold of a straitlaced office lawyer. A methodical leader, masterful negotiator, talented mediator and trusted mentor, Bushman joined the elite group of former DLA Energy employees in the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 13. 

Nov. 22, 2019

New DLA CIO orientation to DLA Distribution focuses on technology as key enabler to modernization

Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and his leadership team zeroed in on technology as a key enabler to DLA Distribution’s modernization efforts during a Nov. 15 orientation brief and tour for DLA’s new Chief Information Officer, Dr. George Duchak, Senior Executive Service.

Nov. 21, 2019

EOQ winner hoping to learn more about disposal mission

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Shontavia Ortega was recently named Employee of the Quarter.