DLA Energy Commander 

CAPT Brian Anderson 

introduced himself and 

shared his leadership 

philosophy with the 

workforce July 20. 

During the 30-minute 

Commander’s Call from the 

DLA McNamara auditorium, 

he talked about his 

approach to the demanding 

and fast-paced DLA Energy mission and encouraged employees to find a 

healthy work-life balance.

“DLA Energy is a marathon, not a sprint,” he said. “Marathons are about 

setting a nice pace that you can continue. If you try to run a marathon at full 

speed, you’ll burn out.” 

More than 150 employees attended in person and nearly 450 joined online 

to learn more about their senior leader whose recurring theme was family.

“This is a family. There is no place for I, me, or mine. It’s we, you, us, them,” 

CAPT Anderson said. “I believe in families because families look out for each 

other. Families don’t let bad things happen in the workforce. Families make 

sure there’s equal opportunity and that sexual harassment, bullying and 

hazing doesn’t happen. Why? Because you’d never allow it inside your own 

home with your own family. Why would you ever allow it in your workplace? 

This is your family. Treat each other as family with respect, care and dignity.” 

CAPT Anderson said 

his family is everything 

to him. His wife of 

24 years, Emily, his 

teenage son, Bennett, 

and “fur children” keep 

him on his toes. 

Born and raised in the 

New England area, 

he is an avid Patriots fan. His college team is the Spartans having attended 

Michigan State.

As for his leadership style, he believes leadership is advocacy. 

“It’s about understanding the needs and the concerns of the workforce and 

harnessing that into actionable plans,” Anderson said. “Then working to get 

the help we need from up the chain to be successful.” 

In closing, Anderson thanked the team for the warm welcome and said he is 

looking forward to getting out in the workspaces and meeting people face 

to face. 

“When you see me, please say hi.” 

Commander’s Call

ENERGY CONNECTION

Hello Energy Team!

 Wow, what happened to summer? I can’t 

believe children are heading back to school 

and Labor Day just around the corner. I hope 

you found some time to enjoy the summer. 

There are still several weeks of good weather 

remaining so make sure you make plans to do 

something fun, go on an adventure or just get 

some well-deserved R&R. 

 Next week, the DLA Culture Climate survey 

will launch enterprise wide and run through 

September 30. This survey is your opportunity 

to share your feedback and perceptions of the 

agency’s culture. The survey, which began in 

2003, is used to guide efforts in making DLA’s 

high performing culture even better. The 

survey is anonymous and offered to civilian 

and military employees on a voluntary basis. I 

encourage you all to take the time to complete 

the survey openly and honestly. To get better, 

we need to know what we’re doing right and 

what we can do better. 

 Speaking of agency culture, I hope you all 

looked at the 52 assignments offered this year 

under the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program. 

These opportunities offer you – and your 

career – a chance to grow and expand your 

experience across DLA. Nominations were due 

last week, but anytime these opportunities 

arise I hope you take the time to truly consider 

them. There are so many developmental 

programs available at DLA, and I hope you are 

working to take advantage of one or more of 

them. You can learn more on the Employee 

Resources webpage. 

 CAPT Anderson and I look forward to 

exciting times ahead as we continue to serve 

the warfighter and our whole of government 

partners. It’s never a slow moment in DLA 

Energy. Thank you for all you do each and 

every day. 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER

David Kless

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

Volume 3, Issue 14 August 15, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS! 

Leveling up fuel 

operations during QLLEX

Army Reservists took their 

training to the next level 

during the Quartermaster 

Liquid Logistics Exercise. 

DLA Energy Shadow 

Program

Daniel Poole walked side 

by side with Mr. Kless 

during a shadowing 

experience June 12-15.

Congratulations to Adrian 

Hines on your Superior Civilian 

Service Award in recognition 

of more than eight years as 

the DLA Energy training officer 

assisting the workforce with 

their training, education and 

talent management programs. 

DLA Energy supported the Department of Energy Small 

Business Forum & Expo July 11-13 in New Orleans. The 

team briefed over 90 attendees representing 70 small 

firms about the DLA Small Business Program.

Left to Right: Bulk Services Contract Specialist Kirk Gamblin, 

Direct Delivery Fuels Division Chief Jastar Singh, DLA Energy 

Office of Small Business Programs’ Janel Thompson, and 

Bulk Products Contract Specialist Mark Davis.

Congratulations to the DLA Energy 3rd quarter, FY23 military, 

civilian and strategic goals employees of the quarter. 

Senior Noncommissioned Officer:

MSG Alvin O’Neill, USA, DLA Energy Middle East

Company Grade: 

Capt Melody Chong, USAF, Energy Middle East

Field Grade Officer:

MAJ Ashley Sellers, USA, Headquarters

Category B Civilian (GS/WG/WL 7-12): 

Sok Hyon Chang, DLA Energy Korea

Category C Civilian (GS13-15/WS): 

Timothy J. Hutson, DLA Energy Americas West

DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award:

Individual Award: Pierre A. Astrel , DLA Energy Okinawa

Large Team Award: DLA Energy Americas Exercises Team

EOQs 

Mark your calendars!

Aug 21-Sept 30: DLA Culture Climate Survey available

Aug 29: Lunch & Learn 1130-1230 via MS Teams with 

guest speaker Ms. Cynthia Clark, DoD Employee 

Assistance Program Field Consultant, to discuss 

Becoming a Successful Team Player 

Sep 19: Donuts with the Deputy, 10am & 6pm

Sept 26: DLA Energy Supervisors Town Hall

Oct 3: DLA Energy All Hands

Oct 24: DLA Energy Hall of Fame

DLA Energy Europe & Africa 

“Energizer of the Month”

Bobby Singleton 

As the Resolution Specialist assigned 

to the Auditability Team, Bobby 

manages 26 DFSPs and 70 product 

accounts. He leads inventory 

account processing, oversees 

product accountability, and resolves 

discrepancies. Additionally, he reviews 

all Movements Under Investigation 

reports for any excessive in-transit gains/losses and 

helps requisite DFSPs conduct research to determine 

cause. Despite being short-staffed, his team handles the 

workload while maintaining a superb support.

JOB WELL DONE!

On 12 July, Americas leaders 

visited the Usibelli Coal Mine in 

Healy, Alaska, which provides coal 

to Eielson AFB and Fort Wainwright 

for heat and power generation. 

Left to Right: Brian Reed, Maj Moritz, 

Randy Banez, COL Carrasquillo, 

Greg Knowles, and Jason Exum