DLA Energy News

Defense Logistics Agency associate and guest speaker Natalie Thurston provides some historical reference to the journey and challenges that women have triumphed over to secure the right to vote.

Aug. 26, 2019

DSCC celebrates women's rights at annual observance

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered Aug. 22 in the Operations Center’s Buckeye and Cardinal Rooms to pay homage to the progress, achievements and contributions women have made to the success and legacy of America.

Aug. 26, 2019

Propelling satellites in to space

Propelled with DLA Energy-supplied high purity hydrazine, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Aug. 8. Approximately 2,600 pounds of high purity hydrazine was supplied for the rocket launch and payload and 755 pounds of dinitrogen tetroxide for the payload to deploy the fifth U.S. Air Force Advanced Extremely High Frequency communications satellite.

Sara Beth Erpel performs a leak test on military clothing in a lab with two other people looking on.

Aug. 26, 2019

New DLA guidance outlines steps for reducing production lead time

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — After a multiyear effort improving pre-award contract time, the Defense Logistics Agency is turning its focus to reducing post-award production lead time.

Aug. 26, 2019

Lee takes command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Evelyn Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound,

A deputy from Missouri’s Osage County Sheriff office operates a former Coast Guard vessel during spring floods. The craft was obtained through the 1033 program that is administered through DLA Disposition Services.

Aug. 25, 2019

Missouri sheriff stays prepared with surplus

OSAGE COUNTY, Missouri — Osage County is using a former Coast Guard boat for emergency patrols along three local rivers.

A five individuals gather for a group photograph

Aug. 23, 2019

Congressman Turner visits Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer, along with Defense Finance and Accounting Services - Columbus Director Pamela Franceschi hosted Rep. Michael R. Turner during an installation visit Aug. 23 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Turner represents the 10th Congressional District of Ohio made up of Montgomery, Greene, and Fayette Counties.

Aug. 22, 2019

New commander visits petroleum lab

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa Commander Army Lt. Col. Donna Welch visited the DLA Energy Petroleum Laboratory at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany July 12, as part of her command familiarization.

Jesse Rowlands of DLA Information Operations expects to use his knowledge in mathematics, statistics, computing and database management to help the agency solve problems like demand planning.

Aug. 21, 2019

DLA’s first data scientist to help solve problems by blending traditional research methods, new technology

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As DLA's first data scientist, Jesse Rowlands expects to use his knowledge in mathematics, statistics, computing and database management to help the agency solve problems like demand planning.

Aug. 21, 2019

Susquehanna installation hosts 2019 SummerFest and Organization Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its fifth annual SummerFest and

A line of employees holding award certificates

Aug. 20, 2019

Director addresses Energy workforce

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams praised the Energy workforce during a town hall event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 12, saying, “I have been here for two years and the longer I am, the greater my appreciation for this phenomenal team. I can’t think of another organization with a broader impact not only on DLA but also on the Department of Defense.”