DLA Headquarters News

Aug. 18, 2022

DLA inducts 6 new members into Hall of Fame

Fort Belvoir — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame during an in-person ceremony at its headquarters Aug. 17.

Aug. 18, 2022

DLA Energy Small Business participates in Red Hill Procurement Readiness Workshop

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In support of on-going efforts to close the Navy’s Red Hill fuel storage facility, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs held a virtual Procurement Readiness Workshop July 26-27.

Aug. 17, 2022

Logistics operations director focuses on shipyard operations, fuel support during Hampton Roads visit

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations toured DLA defense fuel support points and warehouses Aug. 11-12 during a trip to Hampton Roads, Virginia, to focus on fuel and Navy shipyard operations. 

Aug. 16, 2022

It's never too early to start planning for retirement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 150 DLA Energy employees participated in a virtual Lunch and Learn on federal retirement planning Aug. 10. DLA Human Resources Benefits Specialist Aaron “Kav” Kavanagh provided an overview of the federal retirement system options adding helpful suggestions and insights on the steps needed to retire. 

Aug. 16, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Janet Price

Fort Belvoir, VA — Janet Price, formerly of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 15, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Benjamin “Gil” Perkins

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Benjamin “Gil” Perkins, a lawyer who represented DLA in protests before the Government Accountability Office, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame. 

Aug. 12, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Janet Hoffheins

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Janet Hoffheins, who helped make DLA Human Resources Services the preferred service provider by Fourth Estate agencies, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 11, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Keith Ford

Fort Belvoir, VA — Keith Ford is a member of the 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

Aug. 10, 2022

Breaking records: DLA Energy quality assurance specialist has a need for speed

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jaron Tyner, a DLA Energy Americas quality assurance representative, is a member of a motorcycle race team that’s won multiple world records for land speed racing.

Aug. 10, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kathryn Fantasia

Fort Belvoir, VA — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for Defense Logistics Agency Energy, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 9, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Ted Case

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Edward "Ted" Case, who was known for driving some of the most consequential programs in DLA history, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 3, 2022

Groundwork by DLA, Forest Service preps firefighters for busy season

Fort Belvoir, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency works daily to support firefighters stopping fires in their tracks through planning and cooperation with firefighting agencies across the country.

Aug. 1, 2022

DLA Energy Americas celebrates North Pole DFSP ribbon cutting

NORTH POLE, Alaska — Americas’ last frontier celebrated the operation of its newest Defense Fuel Supply Point at the North Pole, Alaska, with a ribbon cutting July 26.

July 21, 2022

DLA prepares to act swiftly during hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, VA — Hurricane season runs from the early summer to late fall, but the Defense Logistics Agency prepares year-round to respond to natural disasters. In 2021, DLA provided $40 million in hurricane support, according to the Whole of Government Division. This included 752,000 gallons of fuel, 809,000 meals, 126 leased generators and 49 deployed civilians.

July 20, 2022

DLA Energy customer account specialist reflects on serving with his twin

DLA Energy Customer Account Specialist Terry Poole has an identical twin, Perry. The brothers grew up sharing a love for hunting, fishing, and playing football. After high school graduation, they also shared a love for the U.S. Air Force.