DLA Energy News

July 22, 2019

Train(ing) keeps a rollin'

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Another year, another summer exercise successfully in the books as agency civilians and military reserve personnel train together for the potential call to duty in faraway places.

July 22, 2019

From the Moon to Mars

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Fifty years ago liquid oxygen and rocket propellant propelled the three-stage Saturn V rocket carrying the Apollo 11 spacecraft and three astronauts to the moon. Defense Supply Agency in Cameron Station – the predecessor agency of Defense Logistics Agency Energy – supplied the rocket fuel and other space-related items including liquid hydrogen, cryogenic valves and helium storage tanks to launch the first manned mission to land on the Moon.

July 19, 2019

Small Businesses receive answers to questions during event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime detachment at Puget Sound participated in the “Meet the Buyers” small business outreach event in Bremerton, Washington, July 17. “Every time we attend an event like this, one of the key takeaways is an increased vendor pool across every socioeconomic category,” Hart said. “New vendors are able to learn about the many resources available to them, and how to successfully supply correct information when quoting DLA requirements. This provides immeasurable intrinsic value in ensuring DLA Maritime – Puget Sound is able to maximize contract award dollars to small business concerns.”

July 18, 2019

Strategy set to strengthen supply-chain security

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Interruption of the Defense Logistics Agency supply chain operations compromises the nation’s ability to execute critical missions. DLA’s supply-chain security strategy is the roadmap for how the agency will address those security challenges.

July 18, 2019

Third quarter military recognition

Congratulations to Army Capt. Theodore Yost, Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Karras and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lynell McLeod for receiving Military Officer of the Quarter awards for the period of April through June 2019. 

July 18, 2019

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars, the Defense Logistics Agency is always looking to fully

July 17, 2019

Military Housing Demolition underway at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The world was a much different place when military housing was constructed at the New Cumberland

July 16, 2019

Leadership lessons for lunch

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime acting Deputy Commander and Acquisition Executive Mark Brown shared his experience on the subject of leadership with more than 30 military and civilian DLA Land and Maritime associates during the “Brown Bag Lunch Leadership Conversation.” The event was hosted by the Leadership Development Council July 10 in the Operations Center Cardinal Room at DSCC.

July 16, 2019

Supporting Apollo 11

Fifty years ago, Defense Supply Agency in Cameron Station – the predecessor agency of Defense Logistics Agency – supported the first manned mission to land on the Moon receiving written appreciation from NASA's director and an Apollo 11 astronaut.

July 16, 2019

DLA, Army Win Future Trends Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency, Army and Takteon, LLC received the 2019 “Future Trends” Team Award