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Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Contracting Officer Mentoring Program pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony .

Sept. 11, 2024

Future contracting officer leaders learn the ‘recipe for success’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Workforce Development Division closed out its fiscal year 2024 Contracting Officer Mentoring Program during a ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of 18 participants in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

Acquisition executive speaks to audience

July 1, 2024

Top DLA acquisition leaders meet in Richmond for CCO summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Top acquisition leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency gathered June 25-26 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, for a Chief of Contracting Office Activities summit. The two-day summit provided additional training and the latest updates to contracting requirements. It was targeted toward the senior-level directors, deputy directors and chiefs of various contracting offices across the agency’s major subordinate commands and strategy and business services.

A group of about 30 people stand in front of a building

June 24, 2024

Acquisition professionals learn new skills from UNC faculty, industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A two-week program that provides advanced training on private-sector business practices is empowering DLA acquisition professionals to change thought patterns and apply risk-based decision-making to current and future problems.

a group of four people stand together holding a pencil

Feb. 8, 2024

DLA Energy contracting officers mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Energy kicked off a new year of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program, Jan. 17. For the past seven years, the program has built bonds between DLA Energy’s contracting officers to support continual learning, leadership development and technical proficiency.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy contracting officers mentoring program graphic

Sept. 13, 2022

DLA Energy contracting officers complete mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — At the conclusion of an eight month long mentoring program cycle to sharpen their skills and continue expanding their training and education, DLA Energy contracting officers were congratulated and recognized for their dedication to their professional development during a virtual closing ceremony Aug. 24.

Man in US Marines dress uniform on stage with flags in the background.

April 8, 2022

DLA Land & Maritime focuses on industry partnerships and emerging technology on second day of supplier conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition concluded April 7 following a day filled with informative speakers from defense and industry, collaborative breakout sessions and discussion panels focused on improving communication and relationships with industry partners, as well as identifying new opportunities to support the Warfighter.

a soldier tries on a dress uniform cap

Jan. 26, 2022

Troop Support takes over fielding of Army green service uniform for new recruits, soldiers

PHILADELPHIA — After years of planning, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is now providing Army green service uniform items to recruits, and soon soldiers shopping at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores.

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Nov. 30, 2021

New Acquisition Modernization Program to help DLA face future challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is building a masterplan for meeting new challenges posed by the shifting global logistics environment through its new Acquisition Modernization Program. 

DLA Energy fuel contractors perform truck-to-truck transfer operations and prepare for truck-to-vehicle fueling operations

Nov. 12, 2019

Energy partners in FEMA Readiness Drill

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Preparing for the next presidential disaster declarations, DLA Energy and FEMA held a readiness drill at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 11.

DLA’s Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office is recruiting members for its Expeditionary Contracting Cadre to assist military and civilian customers around the world. Current cadre members pose for a picture during training. They are (back row, left to right): Jason Taylor, DLA Distribution; Anthony Sabatina, DLA Contracting Services Office; Camp Atterbury instructor; Marlon Grant, DLA Strategic Materials; Valerie Nibblins, JCASO; Jose Vasquez, DLA Energy; Hiram Banuchi, DLA Aviation Huntsville; Jacob Curtiss, DLA Disposition; Camp Atterbury instructor; (middle row) Timothy Weatherspoon, DLA Energy; (front row, left to right) Efrain Acevedo Santiago, DLA Aviation Huntsville; Emely Reamsnyder, JCASO; and Leonard Hatton, DLA Disposition. Courtesy photo

July 24, 2019

Expeditionary contracting officers wanted

The Defense Logistics Agency relies heavily on those in the contracting series to provide acquisition services and contract support to assist the agency’s military and civilian partners around the world. To meet its goal of 40 qualified contracting officers, the Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office is recruiting members for its Expeditionary Contracting Cadre.