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Charles Lindbergh at a St. Louis airfield after his Atlantic crossing, promoting the 35th Division, Missouri National Guard. The barrels and two small cans contained fuel for his transatlantic flight.

Nov. 1, 2017

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In the years following World War I, surplus in the form of the Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” helped two aviation pioneers get their start.

The DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Section Special Assets Division team (L-R): Ernest Melonson, Greg Bedford, Christie Williams, Jonah Blunt and Jettie Evans. They were selected as DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter 2017. Teammates not pictured: Richard Langford and Michael Scott.

Nov. 1, 2017

Package Deal

From high-tech parts to fragile equipment, DLA Distribution’s packaging specialists make sure it’s protected, packed and labeled the right way.

Republic of Korea tanks with the 1st Marine Division head a firing line during a Korea Marine Exercise Program in Pohang, South Korea. Exchange agreements between the U.S. and South Korea governments allow DLA to provide items and fuel to the South Korean military.

Nov. 1, 2017

Holding the Line

In a distant location where the U.S. military helps hold the line for freedom, DLA is there, helping them stay ready.

The journey of Jet A jet fuel from the refinery in Houston to its destination at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, includes transport by commercial pipeline and barge, as well as additization to transform it into F-24 – jet fuel with military additives.

Nov. 1, 2017

Refinery to Flight

Fuel reaches warfighters and other DLA Energy customers after a long journey, helped along by many expert hands.

Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Scott Pearson operates industrial shears to turn unusable property into scrap during Overseas Contingency Operations Readiness Training 2017.

Nov. 1, 2017

Deploy and Dispose

Since 2013, DLA Disposition Services has conducted annual exercises to hone its ability to dispose of unneeded equipment and supplies, no matter where on earth.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.

Nov. 1, 2017

A Conversation with ... Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams

DLA’s New Director discusses his vision and strategy and the critical role people serve in the DLA mission.

Nov. 1, 2017

DLA NewsWire

News highlights from across DLA.

Nov. 1, 2017

I am DLA

Highlighting Jesse J. Romandia, local stock number verifier for DLA Distribution.

Army Col. Gary Bradley was posthumously inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Army Col. Gary Bradley to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A patriot, devoted husband and father, Army Col. Gary Bradley was posthumously inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame for his dedication and service to his country.

Retired Navy Captain Michael Hooth was among four inductees honored during the 2017 annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame ceremony

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Navy Capt. Mike Hooth to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inspired by John Wayne on a Navy recruitment poster, Mike Hooth joined the Navy and soon realized he was about to open the door to a life-long career as a Navy fuel logistics officer.

Calvin Martin inducted to DLA Energy to hall of fame

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Calvin Martin to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Calvin Martin’s career centered on fuel, and to this day fuel remains his passion.

Sharon Murphy inducted to DLA Energy to hall of fame

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Sharon Murphy to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — One of the most award-winning civilian employees in Defense Logistics Agency history, Sharon Murphy has earned high praise and recognition for both her professional accomplishments and leadership. As a newly-inducted Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame member, she is profoundly proud of her 28-year DLA Energy career.

Roger Hylton, Deputy, Current Operations for DLA Energy’s Directorate of Customer Operations.

Oct. 31, 2017

A Conversation with ... Roger Hylton

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Conversation with Deputy, Current Operations for Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Directorate of Customer Operations Roger Hylton.

Hall of Fame inductees pose with DLA Energy Commander Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin

Oct. 30, 2017

DLA Energy inducts four new Hall of Fame leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Four new members joined Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Hall of Fame during the second annual induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 24.

Oct. 27, 2017

DLA Energy enables solar power for EPA

EDISON, NJ — Defense Logistics Agency Energy officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first energy savings performance contract, solar array system, at the Edison campus, Edison, New Jersey, Oct. 25.