DLA Energy News

July 9, 2024

UK and Army Reserve practice fueling operations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas, U.S. Army Reservists and the United Kingdom’s Royal Logistics Corps participated in the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 1-13.

July 8, 2024

Army colonel to lead DLA Energy Americas

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a ceremony steeped in military traditions, DLA Energy Americas bid farewell to Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo and welcomed Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston in Houston, Texas, July 2.

June 4, 2024

DLA Energy improves Coast Guard fuel support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Coast Guard saw firsthand how DLA Energy has improved customer support and fuel accounting during a maritime training exercise called Poseidon’s Domain in Puerto Rico in April.

March 12, 2024

Joint fuel community attends week-long strategic planning events

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 300 petroleum leaders, including representatives from combatant commands and service control point partners, attended Joint Petroleum Week held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 26 to March 1.

Sept. 18, 2023

DLA Energy helps Fort Carson soldiers save $260,000 in potential fuel losses

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy quality assurance representatives worked alongside soldiers to recirculate over 60,000 gallons of off-specification fuel and save nearly $260,000 in potential fuel losses at two tactical vehicle refueling stations on Fort Carson, Colorado.

July 17, 2023

Leveling up fuel operations during QLLEX

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Reservists took their training to the next level during the 2023 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 12-24. Seven Reserve battalions worked with DLA Energy Americas to improve end-to-end readiness.

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy welcomes new commander in Alaska

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas North welcomed a new commander in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10. Outgoing Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Bart Land handed over responsibility of the organization to Air Force Maj. Daniel Moritz.

June 28, 2023

DLA Energy Americas East changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas East welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Houston, Texas, June 26, where Army Lt. Col. Thaddeus Douthitt assumed command from Army Lt. Col. Chris Masson.

May 22, 2023

Energy Week builds bonds among DLA Energy leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strategic planning and contingency preparation were themes of DLA Energy’s “Energy Week” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 15-19.

May 22, 2023

DLA Energy Spring Festival celebrates employees, families

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 300 DLA Energy employees gathered for a day of food, fun and friendly competition at Fort Hunt Park, Virginia, May 17. The luau-themed Spring Festival included a barbecue lunch, DJ, cornhole competition and a lip synch battle.