The DLA Vice Director, Mr. Brad Bunn, spent the day with the DLA Energy team 

for a “Deep Dive” conversation about fuel and other energy commodities that 

support the warfighter Feb. 21.

Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas welcomed the vice director and the opportunity to tell 

DLA Energy’s story.

Mr. Bunn focused his questions on the current inventory management plan, 

which postures energy resources across the combatant commands to ensure 

the joint force is ready to fight.

“This forum provided an opportunity for senior leaders in Energy to show the 

detailed work that goes into sourcing global inventory requirements through 

commercial and government agencies,” Brig Gen Canlas said. “DLA Energy works 

tirelessly to meet the needs of the force.”

Part of the conversation was demonstrating the development of fuel 

requirements from the Combatant Commands through the Joint Staff to DLA 

Energy. This process was highlighted using the Integrated Consumable Item 

Support Class III Bulk, a system managed by DLA Energy that provides planning 

personnel with an automated decision support tool that assess plans to 

identify fuel requirements and the development of Pre-Positioned War Reserve 

Requirement and Pre-Positioned War Reserve Stock which feeds the formation 

of the Inventory Management Plan. 

Mr. Bunn and the senior leaders also discussed ongoing alternative fuels 

initiatives, and far-reaching goals for carbon pollution-free electricity at DOD 

installations. In October 2022, DLA Energy launched a new, comprehensive 

webpage to outline its CFE efforts.

Mr. Bunn took the opportunity to present six DLA Energy employees with his 

coin to recognize their hard work and exceptional performance. 

Read more about the coin recipients is this DLA news story

DLA vice director visits Energy

During his visit, Mr. Bunn presented six employees with his coin. From left to 

right, Brig Gen Canlas, Michael Bailey, Michael Park, Keith Mills, Agnieszka ‘Aggie’ 

Mickins, Craig Lada, Doug Thomas, Mr. Brad Bunn and Mr. David Kless. 

ENERGY CONNECTION

Energy Team,

 I want to thank everyone for their 

superlative efforts preparing for last week’s 

Deep Dive with DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn. 

Your efforts contributed to Mr. Bunn and 

senior J-code leadership having a better 

appreciation and understanding of the 

DLA Energy supply chain. It was a great 

opportunity to shed light on all the hard work 

each of you do every day.

 Spring is around the corner and that means 

longer days and warmer temperatures. At 

least I hope that’s the case. I’m not sure about 

you, but I’m looking forward to winter coming 

to an end. 

 This time of year also means the close-out 

period for the 2022-2023 appraisal cycle. This 

is our fifth year under the DoD Performance 

Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP), 

so things should be flowing a bit more 

smoothly and naturally. Supervisors, please 

start preparing for the end of the reporting 

period, which is on Friday, March 31. For 

all, it’s not too early to start preparing your 

input and gathering documentation of your 

accomplishments. Supervisors, check your 

email for an announcement that was sent 

Feb. 23 about Standardized DLA Mandatory 

Supervisory Elements that take effect April 1, 

2023. Please pay attention to emails for more 

information as deadlines approach. 

 A reminder, tomorrow, Feb. 28, is the last day 

to update new telework agreements based 

on The Future of Work Pilot. This 1-year pilot 

started Jan. 1, 2023, and ends on Jan. 1, 2024. 

As outlined in an email titled, “Energy Future 

of Work Guidance” sent to employees on Feb. 

2, 2023, all regular and recurring telework or 

remote work arrangements will be required 

to adhere to the requirements. If you have any 

questions, talk to your supervisor, or visit the 

SharePoint site for the Future of Work FAQs.

 I am honored to serve with all of you and 

glad to be part of the Energy family.

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER

Mr. Dave Kless

Core Values: Leadership, Professionalism & Technical Knowledge through Dedication to Duty, Integrity, Ethics, Honor, Courage & Loyalty

Volume 3, Issue 4 February 27, 2023
DLA Energy Acquisition Workforce Development Team 

hosted a hybrid Black History Month Program for the DLA 

Energy workforce Feb. 22. 

The program celebrated graduates of Historically Black 

Colleges and Universities including a distinguished panel of 

HBCU graduates who shared their experiences and insights 

on how they have leveraged their HBCU experience to 

support the warfighter and the DLA mission.

Read more about the event in this DLA news story

ATTENTION SUPERVISORS

New DLA Standardized DPMAP Supervisory Elements and 

Standards will be effective April 1, 2023. 

Supervisors prior to Dec. 31, 2022, DO NOT establish 

performance plans before April 1, 2023. NEW performance 

plans created after this date, will have the elements and 

standards auto populate using the supervisory template.

If you have questions, please contact DLA Energy’s Director of 

Manpower Lisa Buck at Lisa.W.Buck@dla.mil.

DLA Energy employee is a Latin 

dance champion

Eamonn Knights, a 32-year DLA 

Energy employee, is currently 

ranked first in the U.S. by the World 

DanceSport Federation in the 35 

and older age division.

Ayodele Warburton’s thesis 

recognized as outstanding

His Naval Postgraduate Program thesis titled, Procuring Bulk 

Petroleum for the Federal Government: Why Vendors’ Offers Are 

Rated Technically Unacceptable, was published and recognized 

as outstanding by its department. Congratulations Ayodele!

Watch a Camp Humphreys’ video on DLA Energy Korea’s 

engagement with the Camp Humphreys’ DoDEA High School. 

From January 17-31, Brig Gen Canlas conducted a battlefield 

circulation in Indo-Pacific. After a visit with JTF Red Hill and 

VADM Wade, the team traveled to Japan, Korea and Singapore 

to meet with employees, customers and suppliers.

• From Jan 19-23, he visited mainland Japan and DFSPs 

Hakozaki and Yokota.

• From Jan 23-25, he visited Okinawa including a boat 

ride to the single and multi-point mooring systems and 

an All Call with 100+ personnel including the dedicated 

local nationals who maintain the systems and preserve 

capabilities on island.

• From Jan 25-28, he visited Daegu and Camp Humphreys, 

Korea, the TRANS-KOREAN Pipeline and a full DMZ tour.

• From Jan 28-31, he was joined by CAPT Blake in Singapore 

for several supplier engagements.

In Guam, the DLA Energy SouthWest Pacific team hosted DLA 

Logistics Operations Deputy 

Director Ms. Kristin French for 

an in-depth look at the evolving 

footprint in the region. The 

team showcased the significant 

recent and future Sustainment, 

Renovation, and Maintenance and Military Construction 

projects, along with the new 23.2-mile pipeline which 

transports bulk fuel from Naval Base Guam to Andersen Air 

Force Base. Following 

the Energy visit, Ms. 

French held an all-hands 

town hall meeting 

at Naval Base Guam 

giving opportunity for 

contractors and DLA 

civilian employees to 

highlight key concerns.

Do you wish you had a DLA Energy branded polo shirt? 

If you’ve been wanting one of your own, now is the time! 

The polos are back, but this year there is a wider selection of 

options – short sleeve, long sleeve, and fleece vests! 

All items are being sold to raise money for the 2023 DLA 

Energy Spring Festival & Holiday Party. 

HURRY! The Energy Apparel Sale ends April 7, 2023.

Details in this DLA Today announcement

ON SALE NOW!