Telework FAQs 

Here are some telework questions summarized. For the complete list of 

FAQs, visit J1’s telework intranet site (CAC-required). 

Why is DLA changing its approach to telework now? DLA is bringing 

the functional and technical communities back together to solve 

complex problems—this is accomplished most efficiently in a face-toface, collaborative environment. Telework is a voluntary program, not an 

employee entitlement, and management has the discretion to determine 

the number of days and specific days an employee must report to the 

office. The latest shift in our telework posture is intended to adjust our 

physical and virtual presence to support mission execution, teamwork and 

collaboration, and professional development while continuing to provide 

workplace flexibilities.

Why are employees authorized to have regular, recurring telework 

days only on Monday and Friday? Research shows Monday and 

Friday are the most sought after teleworking days, and DLA leadership 

recognizes that having employees come back together during the middle 

of the week will establish consistent opportunities for collaboration. 

Who can approve requests for situational and unscheduled telework?

Your supervisor approves requests for situational and unscheduled 

telework. Employees who are designated as a team lead or have assumed 

other leadership duties, but do not have supervisory authority are not 

eligible to approve another employee’s telework request or telework 

agreement. All employees must accurately record/code their telework 

time in EAGLE when they are approved for telework.

Is remote work an option? Yes, but only on a limited, case-by-case 

basis. Remote work remains a discretionary management tool utilized 

when proven to be in the best interest of DLA’s mission requirements, for 

example, to address hard-to-fill positions and/or critically needed skills. 

Positions approved as meeting such criteria are advertised accordingly.

I was authorized Local Area Remote Work (LARW) under the pilot. 

Does this change apply to me? LARW arrangements under the pilot 

expire on January 1, 2024. Local area remote workers must return to the 

official worksite.

Are there exceptions to the onsite reporting requirement? Reasonable 

Accommodation is the only exception. For questions, please refer to the 

FAQs on the Reasonable Accommodation webpage (CAC-required).

Does this affect Fitness Time? There is no impact to the DLA Civilian 

Fitness and Wellness Program.

I already submitted responses to the Denison Culture/Climate Survey. 

Can I go back and change my survey? Once responses to the survey 

have been submitted to Denison, they cannot be altered, changed, or 

recalled. While we can’t change completed surveys, we encourage you 

to share your thoughts or ideas with your Chain of Command and with 

AskHR@dla.mil.

ENERGY CONNECTION

Energy Team, 

 Thank you to the nearly 350 employees who 

joined CAPT Anderson and I in person – and 

the 450+ who joined online – for the All Hands 

last week. If you weren’t able to watch live, 

here is the link to watch online (CAC-required).

 We understand DLA’s changes to telework 

and remote work is a very emotional topic 

and cultural shift. We thank you for sharing 

you questions and concerns. We’re working 

to address several issues about parking, desk 

space, cafeteria hours and so much more. We 

want to continue to hear from you. Not just 

the problems, but your ideas for solutions. If 

you are interested in joining a cross-sectional 

implementation team led by Patricial Wilkins, 

please email the CAG. 

 To better understand the reasons for 

the change, please read the news story 

with Mr. Bunn’s thoughts and the J1 FAQs 

(CAC-required), which answer many of the 

overarching questions. The intent is a hybrid 

workplace that blends physical and virtual 

presence and sets the conditions to help meet 

future challenges. 

 So, why wasn’t the pilot program extended? 

Are there metrics to support its termination? 

The honest answer is the pilot no longer 

fully supports DLA’s future mission goals. The 

White House has asked federal agencies to 

aggressively execute more in-person work 

to better deliver results. The purpose of the 

pilot wasn’t to collect metrics but assess 

the best way to support our customers and 

execute our mission. What the pilot did show 

from an Agency perspective was that coming 

together provides a more effective solution. 

As a combat support agency, much like the 

warfighters on the ground, it is time to come 

together, be present, and actively engaged 

with our customers. 

 CAPT Anderson and I ask for your patience 

as we navigate the new norm. 

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 16 October 15, 2023
Mark your calendars!

Oct 25: Advisory & Integration Council meeting*, 1pm

Oct 26: Breakfast with the Deputy, 7:30am

Nov 13: DLA Energy Lunch & Learn, 11:30am on 

“Becoming a Successful Team Player”

Nov 14: Advisory & Integration council meeting*, 9:30am

Nov 14: Culture Climate meeting*, 10:30am and 7pm

Nov 28: DLA Energy Hall of Fame

*The committee and council meetings are for current members only. If you 

are interested in getting involved, contact DLAEnergyCAG@dla.mil

DLA Energy Europe & Africa 

“Energizer of the Month”

LTJG Rafael Medina 

In Sept., LTJG Medina planned and 

executed a 14-day European tour 

for the DLA Energy Commander 

including employee townhalls, site 

surveys, and meetings with partners in 

England, Scotland, Denmark, Norway, 

and Germany. His efforts helped 

continue international partner building and multilateral 

agreements. In addition, his role as the lead desk officer 

for AFRICOM is a critical bridge between the Services, 

Contracting Officers, CASs, and other equities.

JOB WELL DONE!

Learn more about your colleagues who celbrate their heritage 

this month: Marcel Ocampo, COL Josielyn Carrasquillo and 

Daisy Williams

Read more about the DLA Energy DSO and Acquisition 

Workforce Development Team fantastic celebration Oct. 4.

Pet photo contest (CAC-required): Vote for your favorite 

pets for the 2024 DLA Energy Calendar! Vote by Oct. 20.

Other Announcements

Congratulations to Dana Robertson 

who received the Meritorious 

Civilian Service Award at her going 

away luncheon Sept. 21. She was 

the Deputy Commander Executive 

Officer since December 2020 and is 

moving on to a position with the DLA 

Director’s Strategic Initiatives Group. 

Job well done to Cindy Ralph 

and Chris Sampson who received 

a command coin from Naval 

Facilities Engineering Systems 

Command Southeast 

Commanding Officer 

CAPT Miguel Dieguez 

for overcoming 

multiple challenges on 

delivering LNG to NS 

Guantanamo Bay. 

Bravo Zulu to Air Force Reservist 

Maj Erin Reilly who was received the 

Defense Meritorious Service Medal at 

USTRANSCOM Headquarters Aug. 10. 

She served as DLA Energy Americas West 

Operations and Plans Officer for nearly 

11 years from 2012 to 2023 overseeing 

training exercises, interacting with state level emergency 

management entities, and supporting real-world events.

European leaders 

discuss reciprocal 

fuel support

Over 80 leaders 

from 14 countries 

met during the DLA 

Energy Europe & 

Africa Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 19-21.

DLA, European partners reconcile $81.2M fuel accounts

A DLA Energy Finance team worked with European 

partners to collect payment of reciprocal fuel sales that 

is expected to reimburse more than $81 million to the 

Defense Department’s Working Capital Fund.

DLA Energy supports space missions from coast to coast

DLA Energy Aerospace fueled two space missions in 

Sept: one from California and another from Florida.

Fueling MacDill’s future, one 

gallon at a time

DLA Energy Americas & MacDill 

AFB personnel fuel MacDill’s 

aircraft and surrounding 

locations near Tampa.

DLA Energy helps Fort Carson soldiers save $260,000 in 

potential fuel losses

DLA Energy QARs worked alongside soldiers to 

recirculate over 60,000 gallons of off-specification fuel 

and save nearly $260,000 in potential fuel losses.