DLA Energy News

DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime senior leaders talk key focus areas during meeting in Richmond, Virginia.

March 15, 2023

Senior leadership synchronization focuses on the future of warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va — More than 30 senior leaders from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond and DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio gathered on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia to discuss the way forward on improving upon the already strong relationship between the two organizations.

One woman and five men pose for a photo in front of an Army tent.

March 15, 2023

Commentary: Like ‘M.A.S.H.’ crew, DLA survived scrutiny

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In the television series “M.A.S.H.,” an army hospital staff in Korea repeatedly saves itself from being disbanded by last-minute demonstrations of its effectiveness. Like the cast’s performance in the operating room, DLA has proven it manages even ancillary tasks more efficiently than other parts of the federal government.

A man with three screens behind him addresses a room full of adult students.

March 13, 2023

Kelleher discusses military logistics at Joint Logistics Course

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The future of logistics and capabilities of the Defense Logistics Agency were among the topics discussed by DLA’s executive director of operations and sustainment at the Army’s Joint Logistics Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, March 3.

March 13, 2023

DLA Energy trainees set the PaCE for the future

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, seven Pathways to Career Excellence Program trainees graduated during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 9.

Seven DLA Europe & Africa Team members standing in front of Joint European Command and Africa Command conference sign.

March 13, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa talks logistics readiness at Joint Eucom and Africom Deployment and Distribution Conference

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA Europe & Africa commander provides insights on logistics readiness at the Joint EUCOM & AFRICOM Deployment & Distribution Conference.

Photo of packages moving through a large warehouse on multiple level conveyor belts.

March 10, 2023

Targeted how-to videos aim to reduce vendor packaging errors

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Small Business Office in partnership with DLA Training and DLA Disposition Services Columbus have launched a series of how-to videos to alleviate common packaging errors by vendors when shipping products.

March 9, 2023

DLA Energy Americas leaders shape strategic future

HOUSTON, Texas — DLA Energy Americas shaped a strategic plan and a way forward to better support the Warfighter and nation during a Senior Leader Offsite in Houston, Texas, Feb. 22-24.

March 8, 2023

Idaho Lands receives $70 million in donated equipment from DLA since 2013

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A savvy used property screener for the Idaho Department of Lands has brought tens of millions of dollars in used and surplus DOD equipment to his state to fight fires and protect rural communities in the past decade.

A DLA Distribution Europe employee arranges critical material in support of the humanitarian crisis in Turkey on Feb. 10, 2023.

March 8, 2023

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe arranges critical material for humanitarian crisis in Turkey

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, in conjunction with DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa, arranged critical material in support of the humanitarian crisis in Turkey within 5 hours of receiving the order on Feb. 10.

Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board group stands together

March 6, 2023

DLA Energy Europe & Africa supports NATO pipeline

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As the Russian incursion into Ukraine continues, DLA Energy Europe & Africa is continuing its efforts with its North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s allies to ensure fuel is available to meet operational commitments.