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Sept. 13, 2018
Air Force marks 71st birthday with themes of trust, commitment
Flying blades, a brass band and remarks from a three-star Air Force deputy chief of staff marked the 71st birthday of the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 12.
Sept. 12, 2018
Fuel supply contingency planning
Stable and reliable fueling facilities are integral to Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s efforts to strengthen the military’s readiness and lethality. But what happens if one of those facilities becomes unavailable? DLA Energy collaborates with the military services across the world to put contingency plans to the test to reduce risk and ensure fuel resiliency for the warfighter.
Agency plans preparedness events
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — September is National Preparedness Month. Across the enterprise, the Defense Logistics Agency has several activities planned to raise employee awareness and encourage vigilance.
First American to escape al-Qaida shares story of captivity
Matthew Schrier, the first Westerner to escape from al-Qaida captivity, shared his story of imprisonment and shed light on the behavioral tendencies of Islamic extremists during a 9/11 remembrance event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 11.
Sept. 11, 2018
Exercise tests first responders, HQC workforce in reacting to shooter, bomber
A Sept. 6 exercise at the McNamara Headquarters Complex tested the readiness of first responders, along with the workforce of DLA and other HQC agencies, as they responded to a mock event involving about 100 volunteer actors, police officers and others.
Sept. 10, 2018
First American to escape al-Qaida captivity to speak at HQC’s 9/11 observance
The first American to escape al-Qaida captivity will share the story of his capture, torture and escape during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 11 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.
Sept. 6, 2018
Preparing for executive leadership
The journey to become a member of the Senior Executive Service is long but achievable. The Defense Logistics Agency helps its employees along that journey through its Executive Development Program.
Sept. 1, 2018
Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown ceases fuel operations
The departure of the final barge of jet fuel marked the end of an era for the historic Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown, Virginia, June 6.
I am DLA
A look into a featured DLA employee.
David Kless, DLA executive director for operations, discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies
DLA’s executive director for operations discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies.
Aug. 31, 2018
Leading the way: Pacific Leadership Academy
Three Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees graduated from the 2018 Pacific Leadership Academy for Emerging and Senior Leaders in Honolulu, July 27. Quality Assurance Representative Daniel Muranaka and Resolution Specialist Caleb Whitaker participated in the PLA Emerging Leaders program while Deputy Director Ralph Wells participated in the PLA Senior Leaders program.
Aug. 30, 2018
DLA Pacific preparation, team response critical as hurricane struck
The island chain of Hawaii is only rarely in the path of a hurricane — but personnel from Defense Logistics Agency Pacific were well prepared when the outer bands of Hurricane Lane began to dump torrential rains on the state in late August, according to managers from DLA Pacific and DLA Headquarters.
Aug. 29, 2018
DLA Distribution Europe Commander recognizes local German firefighters
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Firefighters from Lingenfeld and Germersheim fire departments were recognized with special coins and certificates of appreciation by the U.S. Army Aug. 21 for their recent emergency response efforts to a fire last month at Germersheim Army Depot.
DLA Pacific commander sees DLA Energy capability firsthand in Okinawa
The commander of Defense Logistics Agency Pacific recently gained a firsthand appreciation of DLA Energy’s fuel-distribution capabilities to U.S. military bases in Japan, in an Aug. 27 visit.
Aug. 28, 2018
DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors
DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors.