DLA reconstitution and reintegration are on the minds of a lot of 

employees. When will it happen? What will it look like? What aspects 

won’t return to “normal”? 

Many of these questions are still being evaluated. Guidance requires 

DLA (and all of DOD) to update COVID-19 workplace safety plans 

in line with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

guidelines, submit it to the Safer Federal Workplace Task Force for 

review, and work with OMB to finalize a phased plan for reentry. 

The guidance requires the reentry planning to be complete by July 

19. Additional steps, such as formal notifications to employees and 

implementation of the plans, will occur after DoD’s phased plan is 

approved by OMB and the safety plan is approved by the Task Force.

DLA HQ is refining plans on how personnel will return to the HQC 

incrementally in a safe and methodical manner. Careful thought 

is being given to all types of situations, including employees and/

or dependents with high-risk health that could be at higher risk if 

exposed to COVID, employees with issues arranging dependent 

(child or elderly) care after attempting on their own, those who have 

transportation issues (e.g. van pools), and other considerations.

One high interest topic is telework. While the DLA Strategic Plan 

Future of Work line of effort may present potential policy changes, 

there has been no change to the DLA Telework Policy. Therefore, 

DLA Energy employees are required to adhere to the conditions set 

forth in the DLA telework program. 

Remember to update your telework agreement. Because a telework 

agreement defines so many work factors and is an agreement 

between a supervisor and an employee, it must be replaced or 

reaffirmed whenever a change occurs. 

As we continue to move forward with our lives and return to some 

sense of normality after the pandemic, please continue to follow 

DLA, DoD, federal, state, and local guidelines for COVID restrictions. 

Maintain safety practices, social distance, and inform your supervisor 

of any influenza-like symptoms, and/or need to seek medical 

attention.

DLA Energy Reconstitution & Reintegration 

ENERGY CONNECTION

 It has been my honor and privilege 

to serve as DLA Energy’s Acting Deputy 

Commander over the last few months. 

Next Monday, July 19, we will welcome 

Mr. David Kless who will be taking 

the mantle as the permanent Deputy 

Commander.

 Returning to DLA Energy and being 

asked to serve alongside Brig Gen Canlas 

in the Acting Deputy position has been 

one of the most exciting and challenging 

opportunities in my more than 20 years 

with DLA. 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. 

 I look forward to continuing to work 

with all of you when I return to my 

permanent position as the Director of 

the Quality Technical Directorate. I am 

grateful for the relationships I’ve built 

and the experiences I’ve gained serving 

as your deputy. I’m continually awed by 

the breath of Energy’s mission and the 

dedication of its workforce in supporting 

the Warfighter.

 My parting message, as the Acting 

Deputy Commander, is to be ready 

to take on new responsibilities at a 

moment’s notice and accept new 

challenges when offered. Everyone 

can make a difference. If you see the 

opportunity to make a change or 

improve something, do it.

 To Mr. Kless, Welcome to Energy! You 

have a great, professional and dedicated 

team.

A MESSAGE 

FROM DEPUTY 

COMMANDER

Ms. Patricia Wilkins

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Reconstitution Status:

Phase 0 - HPCON B 

Volume 1, Issue 14 July 12, 2021
Congratulations to several DLA Energy employees who 

recently graduated from or were selected for professional 

development programs.

Bryan Simmons completed the Excellence in 

Government Fellows Program. Patricia Littlejohn and 

Chris Boeding completed Harvard’s Senior Executives 

Fellows program. 

Six DLA Energy employees graduated from the DLA 

Insights to Industry Course on June 18: Jose FigueroaJimenez, Juanita Goodwyn, Anastasia Prado, Linda 

Ryan, Louis Sampract and Dominique Vest. The course 

was held at the University of Virginia Darden School of 

Business in Charlottesville, VA, from June 6-18. 

Anastasia Prado and Linda Ryan were recognized 

for their active participation and superior academic 

performance by the University of Virginia Darden School 

of Business Faculty. 

Congratulations to the following members of our 

acquisition workforce who were selected for the DLA 

Insights to Industry Management Course for Aug. 8-20, 

2021: Shelly Brayboy, Marlin Ingram, William Kennedy, 

and Ketah Watson.

Bruce Blank, Roger Brown, Daniel Ferry, Stephen 

Nichols, Macon Reuben Robinson and Marcel Ocampo

were selected for the DLA Understanding GovernmentIndustry Relationship in Sustainment at the University of 

North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, July 11-16, 

2021.Alternates are: Nicholas Ignacio and Kim Madison.

For more information about the Executive Development 

Program, go to the DLA HR website. For more information 

on Training with Industry contact Laceenis Fordham.

“Forged by History, Focused on the Future” 

For over seven and a half decades, DLA Energy has 

played a major role supporting Warfighters around the 

world. As years went by, our organization continued 

to transform as we took on new missions to meet our 

customer’s needs. 

One thing, however, that has not changed is the 

professionalism of our team and our world-class 

support. On July 8th, we celebrated our long legacy 

as we looks forward to providing innovative energy 

solutions aligned with the speed of change. 

Brig Gen Canlas told employees, “As the 40th 

Commander of DLA Energy, it is a privilege and honor 

to be a part of this great organization. Thank you for all 

you have done that contributed to our 76 year legacy!”

Watch the birthday video on DVIDs.

On Oct. 1, DLA will 

celebrate its 60th 

anniversary. Starting this 

month, DLA’s history will 

be highlighted on the 

website and social media 

platforms with spotlights from MSCs and directorates.

DLA Energy history will be the focus during two 

periods: Sept. 5-11 and Oct. 31-Nov.6.

Minimize personal use of the 

DLA internet and adhere to DLAI 

8500.01 Vol 3 Cybersecurity 

Rules of Behavior. 

We are still in a time of high 

telework and heavy internet use during the workday can 

cause our bandwidth to slow impacting our ability to 

process information. 

When online, be mindful of the websites you visit 

and the information you provide. Nefarious actors are 

constantly trying to infiltrate our systems, and one 

wrong click in a website can unleash viruses and other 

malware that could impact DLA systems.

CONGRATULATIONS!! DLA Energy All Hands & 

Supervisor Town Hall will 

be July 19. Check your 

email for more details.

DID YOU KNOW? 

Kay Teagle of DLA Installation Management 

Richmond, Virginia, won the DLA 60th 

anniversary slogan contest? Her “Forged by 

History, Focused on the Future” was selected 

from the other 262 suggestions!

Read more in this DLA News story.