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The fill stands and pump stations on Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, look shiny and new after receiving restorative coatings. The project is just a small part of an ongoing effort to protect vital fuel systems from the corrosion that pervades infrastructure on the tropical island. Huntsville Center’s Fuels Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair Program has been supporting this effort since 2019. (Photos courtesy of Rich Resler, project manager, RMMR)

May 14, 2021

Fuels Program delivers cost-saving services to Anderson AFB

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Center website — Guam may be a tropical island paradise for residents and visitors, but its warm climate and salty, humid air wreak havoc on fuel infrastructure at military installations on the island.

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May 13, 2021

Preparing to take command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Seven prospective DLA Energy commanding officers and two departing commanders participated in a pre-command orientation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 6-7. With seven regional change of commands scheduled for June and July, the two-day course is designed to prepare commanders for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commanders.

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May 12, 2021

DLA Energy Commander visits Pacific regional commands

Fuel storage facility tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas’ command familiarization tour to Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam, April 25-May 5. In his first official travel since taking command last June, Canlas hosted town halls at all three locations to meet and learn about his regional employees.

May 11, 2021

Second quarter employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s second quarter, fiscal year 2021 military, civilian and strategic goals employees of the quarter.

May 10, 2021

Directly Delivery Fuels shines brightly in the Best-in-Class category

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Direct Delivery Fuels program is designated as "Best-in-Class" and is one of three business units in DLA Energy that buys petroleum products for its customers.

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May 10, 2021

DLA vice director: Resilience critical to agency’s success during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn describes how organizational and employee resilience contributed to the agency's success during the pandemic.

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May 7, 2021

DLA reservists support vaccine cold-chain management

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Reservists at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are helping monitor COVID-19 vaccine temperatures as the agency ships thousands of doses to Defense Department employees outside the continental United States and the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet amid warmer weather.

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May 7, 2021

Industry association leaders get 2020 Supplier Survey results, new DLA Strategic Plan details

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is upping its game in how it understands industry and leverages data to improve processes, the DLA vice director told leaders of 13 industry associations in a May 5 webinar that also focused on 2020 Supplier Survey results and demand projections.

May 6, 2021

LNOs build connections with Middle East energy partners

Building connections with Kuwait and Oman suppliers and industry partners, DLA Energy liaison officers conducted site visits in April to learn more about challenges and unique energy needs of the Middle East region.

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April 30, 2021

DLA provides critical supplies to USAID for India pandemic response

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Rapid COVID-19 tests and N95 masks are among initial supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency being flown to India as part of the U.S. government’s effort to help meet urgent health needs there.

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April 30, 2021

QARS perform internal tank inspection at sea

PERSIAN GULF — DLA Energy Middle East Quality Assurance Representatives Mark Mizrahi and Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Grace received hands on training when they conducted an internal tank inspection of the oil tanker LEFKARA on April 9.

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April 29, 2021

DLA Energy deputy commander named new DLA chief of staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — W. Eric Smith, DLA Energy deputy commander, has been selected as DLA's new chief of staff.

April 29, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Rachel Nolan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Rachel Nolan educates employees on sexual assault prevention, advocates for victims of sexual violence.

April 28, 2021

DLA Energy supports National Reconnaissance Office rocket launch

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a national security payload designed, built, and operated by the National Reconnaissance Office launched from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California April 26. DLA Energy supplied the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that powered the three United Launch Alliance rocket engines creating a combined total of more than 2.1 million pounds of thrust needed for liftoff.

April 28, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Majeeda Gathers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Majeeda Gathers engages with agency leaders and employees to promote the SAPR program and ensure victims of sexual violence are treated with dignity and respect.