As pandemic conditions improve, DLA Energy is taking a strong lead in 

reintegration initiatives to prepare employees to return to the workplace 

safely and professionally. Nearly 1,500 employees participated in recent 

EEO/SAPR Reintegration Training.

As policies are updated and reopenings occur, it’s important we continue 

to follow and respect any restrictions or specific guidelines established. 

Similar to how we started the pandemic, it will take time to adjust to the 

new normal. 

Updated DLA Mask Policy 

Effective June 4, fully vaccinated DLA employees are no longer required 

to wear a mask at DLA facilities, bringing the Agency in line with current 

guidance from the DOD and the CDC. 

Fully vaccinated means two full weeks have passed since the second dose 

of a two-shot vaccine or the one dose of a single-shot vaccine. 

Onsite DLA employees who are not fully vaccinated must continue to 

wear a face mask that consistently covers the nose and mouth and meets 

current CDC guidance.

Vaccinated employees may wear a mask at their own discretion. It’s 

important to respect all colleagues and keep in mind there are many 

reasons individuals may elect to continue wearing a mask: unvaccinated, 

not yet fully vaccinated, vaccinated but taking additional precautions for 

their own health or a loved one’s health (including children under 12 years 

old), or that mask-wearing alleviates symptoms of other health conditions 

such as allergies or asthma. 

Please pay attention to establishments that may still require a mask like 

Pass & ID Offices, Child Development Centers, snack bars, and other 

congested customer facing areas.

Other updates:

The HQC Pod 8 snack bar is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday 

with restrictions: limit of two customers at a time; use designated in/out 

doors; observe waiting areas; cashier will serve coffee; high-touch surfaces 

will be cleaned at least once per hour.

The HQC Barber Shop is open on Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 

p.m. For more information, contact the Barber Shop at 703-781-0507.

The HQC Fitness Center is open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through 

Friday but closed every three hours for 30 minutes of enhanced cleaning. 

Occupancy is limited to 25 patrons and locker rooms remain closed. There 

are no group exercise sessions at this time. 

Reintegration Update

ENERGY CONNECTION

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER 

Ms. Patricia Wilkins

 It’s been a tremendous privilege 

to serve alongside Brig Gen Canlas 

in the Acting Deputy Commander 

position. I’ve been able to see Energy’s 

contributions at the Enterprise level and 

witness all the hard work that goes into 

everything happening at Energy. 

 Returning to DLA Energy and then 

being asked to fill in as this role has 

been one of the most exciting and 

challenging opportunities in my more 

than 20 years with DLA.

 On July 19, we will welcome Mr. David 

Kless who will be taking the mantle as 

the permanent Deputy Commander. Mr. 

Kless has served as the DLA Logistics 

Operations (J3) Executive Director, 

Operations and Sustainment responsible 

for the oversight, management, and 

control of enterprise combat logistics 

support mission readiness. 

 When I return to my permanent 

position as the Director of the Quality 

Technical Directorate, I will bring with 

me a deepened appreciation for all 

DLA Energy does. I am continually 

awed by the breath of Energy’s mission 

and the dedication of its workforce in 

supporting the Warfighter.

 Thank you for all of your support! 

As we move forward and welcome 

Mr. Kless, I want to leave you with an 

inspirational thought by Vincent van 

Gough, “Great things are not done by 

impulse, but by a series of small things 

brought together.”

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Reconstitution Status:

Phase 0 - HPCON B 

Volume 1, Issue 12 June 14, 2021
DATE CHANGE! DLA Energy All Hands & Supervisor 

Town Hall will be July 19. Stay tuned for details.

Mark your calendars!

DLA 2nd Quarter Employees of the Quarter

Congratulations to the following DLA Energy employees 

who won at the DLA-wide level for 2nd quarter Employee 

of the Quarter. 

GS/WG/WL 7-12 category 

William Kennedy

DLA Energy Japan Resolution Specialist

GS13-15/WS category 

Irene Smith

DLA Energy Strategic Communications Group Deputy 

Director and Public Affairs Officer

Strategic Goals Award Small Team Category

DLA Energy Americas East Southeast Quality Team 

Fernando Romero

Stacy Stoll

Bryan Hill

Angela Phillips

Jerry Allen

Army SFC Billy Viljoen

Ronnie Brock

Elias Odar

AF TSgt Dominic Mersino

Lunch & Learn

What: DLA Energy Lunch & Learn: Managing Anxiety and 

 Worry During Uncertain Times

When: Tuesday June 22 at 11:30 ET

Who: Ms. Cynthia Clark, DoD EAP Field Consultant

How: Microsoft Teams 

For further information, please contact DLA Energy 

Strategic Communications Group.

Expand your knowledge!

Tune in to the J68 Research and Development Summer 

Solstice Brown Bag Lunch Series to learn more 

about Dev-Sec-Ops (June19) and DoD Enterprise 

Architecture (June 30). 

For more information, 

contact Logistics.Research@dla.mil. 

CUI FAQs

The DLA Intelligence Office posted a list of Controlled 

Unclassified Information FAQs on DLA Today. 

The Q&A is meant to help employees better 

understand the new DLA policy, DLAI 5200.48, 

published Jan. 28 which eliminates For Official Use 

Only labeling and provides new guidance on labeling 

unclassified information that’s sensitive but doesn’t 

require classification as CUI.

New ASOC Energy LNO

Congratulations and welcome to Mr. Michael West as the new Energy LNO to the Agency 

Synchronization and Operations Center at DLA Headquarters. Mike has extensive U.S. 

Army petroleum and Energy regional experience and comes from our Strategic Policy 

and Procedures Directorate where he is a Program Manager. Mike will serve until Aug. 30, 

2021. 

Consider volunteering to be the next ASOC Energy LNO! In the role, you are Energy’s 

representative that communicates what we bring to the overall Agency and liaises with 

senior leadership across the agency. Those selected will develop a heightened awareness of DLA operations, gain 

first-hand knowledge of the Enterprise in action, and help synchronize DLA support to the nation, not only during 

crises, but also throughout our day-to-day operations.

Currently, the LNO is a six-month rotation and is open to employees at the GS-12/13 level. Those selected at 

the GS-12 level are eligible for temporary promotions to GS-13. Additionally, applicants must possess a Secret 

Clearance that is active or adjudicated and can be activated. Supervisor and business unit director pre-approval is 

mandatory for consideration.

If you are interested, please send your name to the CCC box. For any questions, contact Mr. Bruce Jones.

DID YOU KNOW?

DOD civilians can now use base exchanges

According to new guidance, DOD civilians can 

now shop at the Post/Base Exchanges. For more 

information, visit the Military OneSource webpage. Submit newsletter ideas to the 

 DLA Energy Suggestion Box