DLA Energy News

Stephen Byus, the first DLA employee killed in Afghanistan, is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame July 14.

Sept. 16, 2024

Commentary: Remembering my brother Stephen

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Stephen Byus, a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime supply specialist assigned to Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan. On this solemn anniversary, and in honor of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we reflect on his enduring influence through the words of his brother, Matthew Byus.

A low-speed electric vehicle is staged at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia

Sept. 13, 2024

DLA vehicle managers reduce gas emissions, promote safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Rob Holt has served on Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management’s fleet management team for 12 years, with the last three as the fleet management program manager. He, the DLA vehicle manager and 14 subordinate fleet managers throughout the agency ensure 21,000 automotive and material handling items plus support equipment assets dispersed globally are mission ready.

Sept. 12, 2024

Enhanced government-industry connections a key focus at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is looking to solve many of its sustainment challenges by tapping into the innovation ecosystem that’s led primarily by commercial industry, the director said Sept. 10 during the fifth annual Industry Collider Day.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Emergency Manager Carlton Dickens, left, and DLA Emergency Management Program Manager James Johnston, right, pose for a photo with Michael Chang, center, the director of operations for TrapWire Inc., during the National Preparedness Month observance

Sept. 12, 2024

History lessons help agency kick off National Preparedness Month celebration

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — History lessons from past natural disasters and terrorist activity helped employees of the Defense Logistics Agency kick off the National Preparedness Month observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 4.

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Contracting Officer Mentoring Program pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony .

Sept. 11, 2024

Future contracting officer leaders learn the ‘recipe for success’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Workforce Development Division closed out its fiscal year 2024 Contracting Officer Mentoring Program during a ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of 18 participants in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

Sept. 10, 2024

New DLA Strategic Plan frames goals for 2025-2030

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Overcoming contested logistics challenges as the nation faces adversaries in all domains is DLA's top priority as outlined in its new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, "DLA Transforms: A Call to Action.”

Two Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees have deskside discussion.

Sept. 10, 2024

DLA Energy Shadow Program: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Chemist David Grieco recently embraced the opportunity to enhance his professional growth as a participant in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Shadow Program.

Ten women dressed in black dresses smile at the camera. They are standing on concrete steps outside in front of a large building.

Sept. 10, 2024

Music creates connection for the Defense Federal Choir

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About a dozen Defense Supply Center Columbus associates never let the pandemic stop them from singing. They hail from all over the installation and have one thing in common – they are all members of the Defense Federal Choir.

A black man in camo uniform shakes hands with another black man holding a certificate.

Sept. 9, 2024

DLA support rep earns award for helping NAVCENT overcome contested logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA customer support representative in Bahrain is part of a group receiving the Adm. Stan Arthur Award for logistics and sustainment support.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Anas E. Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy – Americas West commander, tours and receives a brief about the fuels facilities at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 31, 2024. Fairchild’s fuels Airmen execute four thousand fuel operations per year, issuing 17 million gallons of jet fuel in support of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker mission. DLA-E plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Defense by ensuring a reliable supply of fuel and energy resources by managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of aviation fuel, ground fuel, and other energy products necessary for the operation of aircraft and base facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

Sept. 4, 2024

92nd LRS hosts DLA Energy Americas West commander, highlighting partnership critical to success in Great Power Competition

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Logistics In Action: Editor's note: Article originally appeared on the Fairchild Air Force Base website - The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted U.S. Navy Commander Anas Maazouzi, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas West commander, for a tour of Fairchild Air Force Base’s fuel facilities on July 31.