DLA Headquarters News

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July 20, 2022

HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.

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July 14, 2022

DLA leaders visit team members, warfighters in Jordan, Kuwait

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s commander of regional combat support visited Army and Air Force leaders and DLA employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a tour of Jordan and Kuwait July 6-10.

July 13, 2022

Tipping back: A commentary on alcoholism

My family was having dinner on a Monday night when my phone rang. It was my best friend Shelly’s dad. Shelly was in the hospital. She was struggling through a treacherous alcohol detox. Her skin and eyes were a deep yellow. She was severely bloated, weak, confused and barely able to speak.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas on stage

July 12, 2022

DLA Energy Commander addresses workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas shared command related news and recognized employee accomplishments during a hybrid event held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 6.

July 8, 2022

DLA Energy Americas welcomes a returning commander

HOUSTON, Texas — DLA Energy Americas welcomed Army Col. Josiel Carrasquillo and bid farewell to Army Col. Raphael Heflin in a change of command ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas, June 30. Carrasquillo previously served as the DLA Energy Americas East commander from 2017 to 2019.

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July 8, 2022

New video promotes ‘Leap into Summer’ fitness program

Fort Belvoir, Va — As life heads back toward pre-pandemic normalcy, a new video reminds Defense Logistics Agency civilians and military members to bring fitness into their regular routines this summer.

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July 8, 2022

Info Ops support Korea training exercise

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific in South Korea supported warfighters on the Korean Peninsula in April by participating in the U.S. Forces Korea Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Combined Command Post Training Exercise.

July 7, 2022

DLA Energy leadership changes command in Japan

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — DLA Energy Japan welcomed Air Force Lt. Col. James Smith and bid goodbye to Air Force Maj. Charles Coffman during a virtual change of command ceremony on Yokota Air Base, June 27.

July 5, 2022

Second quarter employees of the quarter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy is proud to announce the second quarter, fiscal year 2022 military and civilian employees of the quarter.

Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han hands the flag to DLA Indo-Pacific Military Deputy Commander Army Col. Brian Donahue

June 30, 2022

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new commander

CAMP WALKER, Daegu — DLA Energy Korea welcomed Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han as the new commander and said farewell to Army Lt. Col. Jose Medina during a change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, June 27.

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June 29, 2022

DLA, industry leaders discuss inflation, supply chain issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from six industry associations discussed inflation and logistics challenges such as supply disruptions and labor shortages June 28 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

June 29, 2022

DLA Energy procurement analyst graduates Naval Postgraduate School

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ayodele Warburton, a DLA Energy procurement analyst, graduated with a Master of Science in Contract Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, June 17. The program is part of the 4th Estate Director of Acquisition Career Management Office Leadership & Talent Management Portfolio.

June 27, 2022

DLA Energy Lunch and Learn: USAJOBS application process

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Human Resources specialists outlined the process for USAJOBS applications during a virtual DLA Energy Lunch and Learn June 7.

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June 27, 2022

DLA program introduces domestic germanium recycling capability

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA program for recycling optical-grade germanium used in military weapons systems and night vision equipment has led to new capability in the U.S. defense industrial base.

June 27, 2022

DLA Energy honors acquisition workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy’s acquisition workforce was recognized during a high-energy honors program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 15.