DLA Headquarters News - Category Energy

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Sept. 1, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, an annual outreach program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters like flooding, active shooter incidents and terrorist attacks.

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Aug. 31, 2020

Former IT system integrated logistics functions, improved DLA's project management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launched the Standard Automated Materiel Management System in 1971 to integrate common logistics functions across multiple supply chains. Though it was replaced in the 2000s, SAMMS increased effectiveness and forced DLA to improve its project management.

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Aug. 28, 2020

FEMA contingency fuel contract activated, resources in place

Within 18 hours of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s request for fuel support, Defense Logistics Agency Energy activated the contingency fuels contract and pre-positioned resources at Incident Support Base Fort Hood, Texas, to support Hurricane Laura response efforts Aug. 27.

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Aug. 27, 2020

Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states.

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Aug. 27, 2020

Navy Commander assumes command of DLA Energy Americas West

Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim assumed command of DLA Energy Americas West during a virtual assumption of command ceremony in San Pedro, California, Aug. 19.

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Aug. 26, 2020

DLA town hall highlights agency, employee success amid the pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In her first town hall, new DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic encouraged employees to take pride in the agency's accomplishments and share their success stories.

Aug. 25, 2020

DLA Energy announces employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s second and third quarter, fiscal year 2020 employees of the quarter.

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Aug. 24, 2020

JCASO winds down operational contract support mission with mobile training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Operational contract support planners from the Defense Logistics Agency who’ve helped combatant commands and their service components consolidate purchases of commercial supplies and services needed during contingencies will provide a final OCS training session in September.

Aug. 20, 2020

New video showcases deployable DLA Distribution teams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Defense Logistics Agency video showcases DLA Distribution’s deployable teams that reduce customer wait time and increase military readiness.

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Aug. 20, 2020

DLA cybersecurity team reminds employees to be vigilant against phishing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency's cybersecurity experts are asking employees to help thwart hackers directly attacking DLA’s information technology networks through phishing and other tactics.

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Aug. 19, 2020

DLA General Counsel honors employee accomplishments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA General Counsel Matthew Pausch recognized accomplishments of DLA’s top attorneys, paraprofessionals and teams during a recent town hall.

DLA Energy Rocky Mountain West Bulk Petroleum Products Division holds team during some training

Aug. 17, 2020

DLA Energy awards fiscal 2020 fuel contracts during COVID-19

New streamlined processes and strong partnerships with industry enabled DLA Energy to complete one of its two largest bulk fuel purchase programs on time in July despite COVID-19 challenges.

Aug. 14, 2020

DLA Energy supports NATO air refueling training

Supporting strong partnerships with NATO allies, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa bridged fuel support capabilities between the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom and NATO allies and partners located at Papa Air Base, Hungary.

Aug. 12, 2020

DLA Intelligence reinforces operations security

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Intelligence officials are reinforcing that everyone is responsible for safeguarding critical, sensitive and personally identifiable information to ensure mission success.

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Aug. 12, 2020

DLA welcomes new senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency welcomes Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, former Defense Commissary Agency senior enlisted advisor, as the agency’s new senior enlisted leader.