Over the last few months, we’ve had a rock star in our 

midst. The drummer of a rock band often does not 

bask in the spotlight like the lead singer or a lead 

guitarist, but their role is critical in keeping the band 

synchronized with a steady beat, busting riffs and 

sometimes breaking out in a drum solo.

Ms. Patricia Wilkins did exactly that. As the Acting Deputy Commander, 

she had to perform her drum solo early, with the shutdown of the 

Colonial Pipeline happening on her first day while I was TDY. Much like 

Larry Mullen, the drummer of the iconic rock band, U2, Patricia's steady 

drum beat--coupled with smarts, skill, and teamwork--got us through a 

challenging time. She also guided us through the Agency Management 

Review, the first MSC to go through an AMR since COVID and under a 

new grading system as I was TDY. Thank you Patricia for stepping up!

U2 has been going strong for over 45 years. Likewise, DLA Energy has 

been going strong for 76 years. Keep doing great things everyone, I 

can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. You are all rock stars in 

your own right! - Vegas

Thank you Ms. Wilkins!

Ms. Wilkins was presented a 

token of appreciation from Brig 

Gen Canlas during the DLA 

Energy All Hands July 19. The gift 

is a pipeman drummer with a 

Command Coin kick drum.

ENERGY CONNECTION

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE COMMANDER 

Brig Gen Jimmy 

Canlas

Team Energy,

 Being in the McNamara Auditorium 

and seeing some of our folks at last 

Monday’s Supervisor Town Hall and 

employee All Hands is indicative of 

the slowly changing conditions of 

reintegration. 

 Reintegration continues to be 

foremost in our thoughts. I urge 

everyone to be patient. We expect new 

guidance from OSD on the return to 

work and the future of telework. As far 

as the Delta variant, we are keeping a 

close eye on it. As I have consistently 

emphasized, my #1 priority is the safety 

of our employees. We need to remain 

flexible and engaged as we shape the 

future to ensure a safe and methodical 

return to the workplace. 

 I want to welcome Mr. David Kless as 

the DLA Energy Deputy Commander. 

Mr. Kless is coming with a strong 

background in logistics from DLA J3 and 

as a Navy supply officer. Welcome Mr. 

Kless to the best MSC in DLA!

 A huge warm welcome to all our new 

regional commanders! We have had 

six of the seven changes of command 

this summer with the final ceremony 

scheduled for Aug. 4 at DLA Energy 

Middle East. Read more about the new 

leaders on page 2 of this newsletter. 

 Continue to stay safe, exercise good 

health practices, and look out for one 

another.

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Reconstitution Status:

Phase 0 - HPCON B 

Volume 1, Issue 15 July 26, 2021
Leaders are planning both a morning and evening session to 

accomodate regional time zones:

Aug 9: Coffee with Commander for GS-13 and below

Aug 11: Donuts with Deputy for GS-13/14, Division/Branch/

Section Chiefs only

Sept 2: Coffee with Commander for GS-13/14, Division/Branch/

Section Chiefs only

Sept 9: Donuts with Deputy for GS-13 and below

Mark your calendars!

DLA 3rd Quarter Employees of the Quarter

Congratulations to these Energy members selected to 

compete at the DLA 3rd Quarter Military and Employee 

Recognition Program. 

Field Grade Officer Category:

Army MAJ Francesco Parillo, DLA Energy Middle East 

Company Grade Category:

Air Force Capt Joseph Richard, DLA Energy Europe & 

Africa

Senior NCO Category:

Army SFC Elizabeth Grace, DLA Energy Middle East

Junior NCO Category:

Army SSG Nicholas McCall, DLA Energy Europe & 

Africa

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

Mr. Taylor Hart, DLA Energy Japan

Category C (GS13-15/WS):

Mr. Gregory Coleman, DLA Energy Americas 

DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Award Category:

Individual: Mr. Michael J. Landry, DLA Energy Korea

Small Team: DLA Energy Americas East Suppliers 

Operations Team:

Gabriel Tarango

John Stublar

Benjamin Beadles

Joshua Zehler

Christopher Ward

Richard Dickson

Roger Sudtelgte

Nathan Nichols

Michael Alessandro

Gary Simon

Upcoming Career Broadening Opportunities

FY22 Enterprise Rotation Program nominations 

due Aug. 4. Enterprise assignments are crossorganizational, at the GS 11-15 level, 6-12 months 

long, are available at several locations throughout 

the Agency and begin in January 2022. Nomination 

packets must be submitted in the correct format 

through your chain of command and due to the SCG

by noon Aug. 4.*NO EXCEPTIONS* More information 

available in this DLA Today announcement. 

Join DLA’s Global Response Force! Civilian 

volunteers who would like to serve as part of the 

Calendar Year 2022 GRF Rapid Deployment Team can 

learn more about it in this DLA Today announcement.

DLA Energy Polo Shirt sales 

extended to July 30!

The shirt comes in men’s or women’s styles, 

12 colors, option for a DLA Energy or 

pipeman patch, and great for the office. 

Proceeds go to DLA Energy morale events 

being planned for this fall and the holidays. 

For more information on how to order, contact Michelle Groat.

Welcome 

to new 

DLA 

Energy 

regional 

leaders!

South-West Pacific

Navy CDR 

Christopher Radke

Europe & Africa

Army LTC 

Benverren Fortune

Indo-Pacific

Navy CDR 

William Jakubowicz

Okinawa

Air Force Maj 

Tony Anderson

Americas North

Air Force Maj 

Barton Land 

Incoming Middle East

Army LTC 

Alberto Cordova

Americas East

Army LTC 

Christopher Masson