On April 6, DLA issued a memo to all employees titled, “Notice of Reentry to the 

Workplace.” For those who have been in an extended situational telework status, this 

memo serves as the official 30-day notice of reentry required by Federal guidance. 

Not everyone will be returning in exactly 30 days. DLA plans to stagger returns and 

slowly begin phased reentry back into the workplace. Reentry will be dependent 

on several factors, including but not limited to mission requirements, Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels, and DoD Health 

Protection Condition (HPCON).

For DLA Energy, we are amid efforts related to the Energy Space Management Pilot 

(Lorton Move). Between May-July, DLA Energy and its workforce will be moving and 

consoliding work space. With the closing of Energy offices at Lorton, employees will 

return to the Energy footprint of the HQC. However, no new space is being added to 

the Energy footprint at the HQC. 

Please be aware that most Energy employees at the HQC and those from the Lorton 

Office will be moving and/or sharing office or cubicles going forward. Read the details 

about the move and consolidation efforts including the timeline, prepperation and 

execution checklists, and safety information in this DLA Today announcement. 

Here are some things for you to think about as you prepare to return to work:

Transportation

Plan and make commuting arrangements (e.g., reload transit cards, check routes/schedules, etc.)

Enroll in Mass Transit Benefit Program if applicable. Email questions about vanpools, VRE/MARC, 

and metro/bus reimbursement to the HQ Travel Services inbox at DLATravelMassTransit@dla.mil

Register for parking pass/carpool if applicable

Make sure vehicle is registered/inspected (required for entry onto military installations)

Home Care

Plan for and make care arrangements (e.g., childcare, elder care, pet care, etc.)

Talk with supervisor about childcare or other family care issues/concerns

Work Attire

Review and update work attire as needed

Wash clothing left in the workplace before wearing

IT Equipment

Review tips/suggestions provided by DLA J6 in Reentry IT Information article

Inform supervisor if equipment is not fully functioning. Submit DLA Service Portal tickets.

Turn in obsolete/excess IT equipment.

Security

Make sure CAC is up-to-date

Check access badge expirations and arrange renewal if needed

Update emergency contact information in FEPAAS

Verify info in the DLA AtHoc notification system (search for AtHoc on computer )

Work schedules

Talk with supervisor about your work schedule

Facilities

Dispose of expired food or beverages left in workplace

Clean and flush water through coffee machines before using

Replace stagnant water/ice, clean, and replace filters in small appliances

Pay

If you moved during the pandemic, update home address MyPay

Workspace Consolidation & Return to Work

ENERGY CONNECTION

Energy team, 

 I am feeling extremely humbled and honored 

that our Director, VADM Michelle Skubic, has 

allowed me to extend an additional year as the 

DLA Energy Commander which will bring my 

tenure through summer of 2023. To be able to 

command is a privilege, and I am truly grateful 

to continue to serve the men and women of DLA 

Energy for one more year. 

 With many challenges and opportunities on 

the horizon such as defueling Red Hill, NDAA 

Section 352 implementation, Clean Energy 

initiatives, the crisis in Ukraine, the Lorton move 

(to name a few), my hope and desire is to provide 

a steady hand on the yoke to avoid turbulence 

normally associated with command turnover.

 Going forward, DLA Headquarters announced 

that reentry to the workplace will begin May 9, 

2022. For DLA Energy, between now and July we 

will be moving and consolidating the Lorton and 

HQC workspaces with plans to stagger returns 

in a phased reentry. All DLA Energy Lorton 

and HQC employees will be categorized into 

dedicated, shared, and hoteling spaces. Most 

HQC area Energy employees have been asked 

to clear items from their workspaces during the 

month of April. If you are not sure how this move 

impacts you, please talk with your supervisor. 

 Mr. Kless and I understand that all employees 

will be impacted on some level as we close 

the Lorton offices and consolidate the 

workforce at HQC. We ask for your patience and 

understanding as we navigate this new normal. 

 The pandemic has affected everyone around 

the world in many ways. We all must make a 

strong effort to be empathetic and patient 

with our colleagues as we adjust. Please, be 

mindful of how you interact with each other and 

continue to respect one another’s safety. 

 As a reminder, Employee Assistance Program 

services are available at Federal Occupational 

Health online or at 1-866-580-9046. You can also 

review the DLA Coronavirus Information website, 

which has helpful resources including previous 

workforce messages and correspondence.

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE COMMANDER

Brig Gen 

Jimmy Canlas

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Status: HPCON B

Continue max telework. As of March 2, face masks no longer mandatory in the HQC 

Complex. Masks remain required for HQC Child Development Center.

Volume 2, Issue 7 April 18, 2022

Core Values: Leadership, Professionalism & Technical Knowledge through Dedication to Duty, Integrity, Ethics, Honor, Courage & Loyalty
April 18: Donuts with Deputy, business unit & regional deputy 

directors, 10am and 6pm EDT

April 19: Advisory & Integration Council Meeting*, 8:30am

May 9: Supervisory Committee Meeting*, 2:30pm

May 10: Advisory & Integration Council Meeting w/ Mr. Kless*, 9am

May 10: Culture Climate Committee Meeting*, 9:30am and 7pm

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

interested in getting involved, contact Energy.SCG@dla.mil.

Mark your calendars!

Instructors and 34 Department of Defense Education 

Activity students learned first-hand about refining fossil fuel, 

sustainability, renewable sources, and future trends in energy. 

DLA Energy Korea sponsored the two-day event giving AP 

students from the U.S. Army Garrison’s Daegu, Humphreys 

Middle High School and Osan Middle High School a tour, 

briefing, and panel discussion at the DLA fuel lab at Defense 

Fuel Support Point Humphreys. 

Do you have your own DLA Energy 

Polo Shirt? If not, you’re in luck! The 

Polos are now available for ordering! 

Get details in this DLA Today 

Announcement

Hurry, sale ends April 29!

DLA Energy Europe & Africa “Energizer of the Month”

Walt Hegan 

Mr. Hegan proved invaluable during a challenging period 

of USEUCOM’s assure and deter mission 

working fuel supply chain issues for U.S. 

Forces in Poland, Romania, Latvia and 

Lithuania finding creative transportation 

solutions using a DLA Energy Into Plane 

vendor and other modes to deliver 150K+ 

gallons of JP8 from March-April. 

JOB WELL DONE!

New LOGFUEL card

The Fuel Card Program added a new 

commercial fuel card solution for our 

customers. Read more in the DLA newsroom.

DLA Energy Hall of Fame returns!

After a two year pause due to 

COVID, the DLA Energy Hall of 

Fame ceremony returned March 

22. Michael Broderick, Lula 

Manley, Martin Harty and Lee 

Oppenheim were inducted. 

Read more in the DLA newsroom

Watch the ceremony on government CAC/PIV enabled systems. Note: 

the video is not closed captioned due to technical difficulties.

GTCC News Bulletin

Read the DLA Energy Government Travel Charge Card Quarterly 

News Bulletin in this DLA Today announcement. 

Watch the AFN coverage

DLA Energy and Aviation held an 

outstanding opening ceremony 

webinar for SAAPM with special 

guests Brenda Tracy and 

Washington Commanders Football 

Team defensive end James SmithWilliams from the nonprofit organization, Set the Expectation.

Learn how to watch the webinar in the DLA newsroom

LOOK! 

Did you see that the DLA core values 

were added to the newsletter header?

FY23 Individual Development Plan is open until May 13. 

All DLA Energy Civilian Employees are expected to have an 

approved IDP in LMS by May 13, 2022. Employees should:

• Complete the online IDP Training in LMS, 

• Review the LMS Guides & References, and 

• Contact DLA Energy Training Coordinator, Ms. Adrian 

Hines, if you need additional assistance

Why is an IDP important? It is your opportunity to 

communicate your developmental needs for the upcoming 

year; IDP results help DLA Training (and your organization) 

identify what classes should be schedule, how many & where. 

IDP Open Season