DLA Energy News

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. 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 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.