DLA Energy News

DLA Energy employee receives a performance award.

July 3, 2025

Celebrating 80 years of DLA Energy: Honoring Dedicated Employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is gearing up to celebrate its 80th birthday, a significant milestone that highlights nearly a century of unwavering support to America’s warfighters.

Brendan Mulvaney, director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University, speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees

July 1, 2025

Insights help DLA employees understand challenges posed by China

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The United States and its partners must understand the depth and breadth of challenges posed by China to effectively compete in the physical and information domains, the director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University said June 23 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters.

June 26, 2025

2025 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family ties to current or past employees for the 2025-2026 school year.

A man and a woman evaluate used military optics in an office space.

June 24, 2025

DLA eyes strategic materials recapture from excess property

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With the nation’s defense industry facing diminished access to rare earths, the agency will closely evaluate its surplus property stream for additional materials recycling opportunities.

Group of DLA Energy employees pose for photo.

June 23, 2025

DLA Energy Americas hosts quality workshop

LONG BEACH, Ca. — The biennial DLA Energy Americas Quality Workshop returned for two week-long sessions. Led by the Americas Quality team, the workshop encompassed weeks full of training, professional development, and quality assurance policy and practices.

Men in chairs on stage as part of posture and readiness panel with another man at podium.

June 18, 2025

DLA hosts workshop to advance 4D initiatives

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Department, industry and academia convened at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center June 17 to attend the first-ever 4D Workshop hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency.

Mother and father pose for photo with their son following college graduation and U.S. Air Force commissioning ceremony.

June 18, 2025

A Legacy of Service: Mejia’s Family Service to the Warfighter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Mejia family shared their story, revealing how their dedication to service, both in their individual careers and as a family unit, provided support to warfighters and the nation.

DLA Logistics Operations employees Randy Grimm, Anthony Sabatina and Hugh Wilson each earned a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University on June 12.

June 18, 2025

Three DLA employees graduate from Eisenhower School

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After 10 months in the classroom, three Defense Logistics Agency employees returned to work as graduates of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource Strategy.

Steven Morani, Acting Assistant Secretary for Defense for Sustainment delivers keynote remarks

June 17, 2025

Forging a resilient future: A look at the final day of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition

RICHMOND, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s 2025 Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition concluded June 12 with an emphasis on the critical need for supply chain readiness, collaborative innovation and a robust defense industrial base.

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, Defense Logistics Agency director, gives the keynote address to agency and tenant organization employees during the 250th Army birthday celebration at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 13, 2025. Photo by Jaquan Turnbow

June 17, 2025

History lessons, performances commemorate Army’s 250th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This anniversary is not just a reflection on history but a tribute to soldiers who built the legacy and carry it forward, the Defense Logistics Agency director said during the McNamara Headquarters Complex Army birthday celebration June 13.