DLA Energy News

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Nov. 19, 2024

DLA shares strategy for change, demand projections with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Solving military supply challenges requires transparency, collaboration and data sharing between the DLA and industry, DLA’s director said during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Amanda Reuter, senior enlisted advisor, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, hands a plate of food to a Soldier while serving Thanksgiving meals to Soldiers and families at the Clocktower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Nov. 22, 2023.

Nov. 19, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support serves up a taste of home for service members around the world in time for Thanksgiving

PHILADELPHIA — Shipping nearly 700,000 pounds of food across the globe in time for troops to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal is a complex operation, but the team at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support prepares months in advance for their version of the big game.

Four people cut cake during the Defense Logistics Energy 249th Navy birthday celebration.

Nov. 18, 2024

Warfighting Strength and Readiness: DLA Energy commander pays homage to Navy’s legacy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy celebrated the Navy’s 249th birthday at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Rear Adm. George Bresnihan gave remarks about the Navy's legacy, warfighting strength and readiness during the agency's ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 18, 2024

DLA awards first competitive contract for additive manufacturing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A newly awarded competitive contract for an additively manufactured part that prevents structural damage to F-15 aircraft reinforces DLA's commitment to collaborating with the military services on 3D printing procurement strategies.

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Nov. 13, 2024

DLA historian chronicles agency’s defining moments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Historian Colin Williams guided the DLA Land and Maritime workforce on a journey of change, highlighting the agency’s defining moments, during a presentation Nov. 6 in the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center left, addresses U.S. Transportation Command Commander Air Force Gen. Randall Reed

Nov. 12, 2024

TRANSCOM commander visits DLA to discuss current partnerships and future collaboration opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Challenges such as the contested logistics environment, supply chain resiliency, and data interoperability were top topics as senior leaders from U.S. Transportation Command and the Defense Logistics Agency met at the McNamara Headquarters Complex here Nov. 7.

Two people pose at the Defense Logistics Agency booth during conference

Nov. 11, 2024

DLA Energy employees promote DLA’s mission: Raised awareness during conference about agency's goals

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Chief of Supplier Relations Division Ashleigh Johnson (right) managed the agency's booth alongside DLA Energy Supplier Relationship Manager Marybeth Sandman (left) during the Air, Space and Cyber conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Photo by Christopher Lynch.

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Nov. 6, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers leverages DLA acquisition processes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes advantage of DLA's flexible acquisition and contracting processes as it supports emergency operations ranging from flood control to hurricane relief.

A black man in a grey suit and a white man in camo uniform hold a large sign of a check for $300K.

Nov. 4, 2024

DLA Headquarters kicks off CFC learning about the science behind ‘Give Happy’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Givers are happier than keepers, a DOD CFC manager said in a nod to the annual fundraiser’s “Give Happy” theme during a kickoff ceremony for DLA Headquarters Oct. 31.

Nov. 3, 2024

DLA Energy commander visits Middle East to address military logistics challenges, engage international partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan visited the Middle East for key leader engagements to address strategic military logistics challenges while fostering and maintaining global partnerships.