DLA Energy News

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. 26, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Learn more about DLA Energy Americas Commander Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo in this interview.

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.

Aug. 29, 2023

DLA Energy operations officer earns Blacks in Government award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Greg Coleman, DLA Energy Americas operations officer in Houston, Texas, earned the 2023 Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award for his work advocating for African American diversity and inclusion in his public and community service.

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.

May 2, 2023

Working for DLA Energy: Highlighting military quality assurance representatives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In this new series “Working for DLA Energy,” we highlight fuel logistics career paths for military and civilian members. In this story, you can learn more about military quality assurance representatives at DLA Energy Americas East.