Energy’s Deputy Commander, Mr. Dave Kless, visited Defense Fuel Support Point 

Craney Island, Virginia, as part of a familiarization tour, with members of Americas East 

on Feb. 14. Regional Fuels Director, Kevin Henderson, briefed the team before leading 

a driving tour of the facility. 

DFSP Craney Island is a DLA Energy Funded Government Owned-Contractor Operated 

(GOCO) Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Command (FLC) 

Norfolk managed wholesale fuel depot. It is a strategic node for the AME supply 

chain and vital to supporting a large portion of the eastern coast of the United States. 

Craney Island fuels Langley AFB, Naval Station Norfolk, Little Creek, Naval Air Station 

Oceana, Andrews AFB, and Dover AFB to name a few. 

“NAVSUP FLC Norfolk executes outstanding support to the DLA Energy bulk fuel 

supply chain,” said DLA Energy 

Americas East Commander Army 

LTC Chris Masson. 

Army MAJ Ashley Sellers, Chief 

of Operations for DLA Energy 

Plans and Operations, joined 

Kless on the trip. She manages 

the DLA Energy Logistics Cell that 

oversees and tracks requests and 

inquiries from DLA Energy regions 

worldwide. 

“This opportunity has heightened my awareness on the immense and vast mission 

DLA Energy, and DLA as a whole, has to execute,” she said. “Now, when reports come 

across my desk, I’m better equipped to connect the dots on how the organization 

provides strategic capabilities to its customers.”

MAJ Sellers said DLA Energy has been one of her best assignments in her 15-year 

career. “I attribute this to not only my leadership but the civilians and other service 

members in the organization that make it a daily learning experience.” 

Mr. Kless presented coins to Quality Assurance Representative Tony Peterson, the 

new Facilities Engineer Jake Novak, and Regional Fuels Deputy Director Navy LCDR 

Keith Hough.

Although not pictured, Mr. Kless also presented coins to the AME Chief of Supplier 

Operations Gabe Tarango and Quality Assurance Representative Stan Burns. The 

AME QARs are integral links in the fuel supply chain working daily with partners and 

DFSPs in their respective territory. 

On the Road: DFSP Craney Island

Tony Peterson Jake Novak LCDR Keith Hough

left to right: MAJ Ashley Sellers, Tony Peterson, Al Gregg, 

LCDR Keith Hough, Lex Leland, Gabe Tarango, LTC Chris Masson, 

Jake Novak, Kevin Henderson, and David Kless

ENERGY CONNECTION

Energy team, 

 We have all been very busy as we navigate 

global events and time-sensitive issues. I am 

grateful for your professionalism, patience, 

and perseverance as we work through 

these challenges to ensure the Warfighter is 

always first.

 I know one of the many issues on the 

forefront of your minds is the National 

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 

2022, specifically in section 352, which states 

that in January 2023, “the U.S. Transportation 

Command shall be the element responsible 

for bulk fuel management and delivery of 

the Department of Defense on a global 

basis.”

 To meet the intent of the NDAA language, 

DLA Energy, with DLA HQ staff, are a part 

of a joint operational process team with 

TRANSCOM and the Joint Staff. The OPT is 

sub-divided into six working groups that are 

conducting mission analysis to chart a way 

forward. 

 Although we are in the infancy stages, 

the timelines back to Congress are fairly 

aggressive which makes this a fast-moving 

train. I want to assure you that we are 

working in the best interests of our people, 

the Agency, and the enterprise. I ask for 

your support as there will be reach back to 

subject matter experts as work progresses. 

This is an opportunity for us to shape the 

way future, and Mr. Kless and I know that it 

will be a team sport. 

 In the end, this can be a win-win situation 

giving our Warfighters energy advantage 

if we leverage the expertise and influence 

of TRANSCOM as a global combatant 

command, coupled with DLA’s expertise. 

 Thank you for all you do for the Warfighter 

Always, and please continue to stay safe.

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE COMMANDER

Brig Gen 

Jimmy Canlas

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Status: HPCON B

Effective Feb. 22, continue max telework with onsite staffing limited to <50%. 

Face masks are mandatory for ages 2+ while inside regardless of vaccination status.

Volume 2, Issue 4 February 28, 2022
Interested in learning to mediate workplace disputes 

and apply that knowledge? 

DLA is seeking volunteer employees of all grade levels who 

would like to be trained as a certified mediator and assist in 

resolving disputes in our workplace. Both the training and 

mediation participation are considered official time and 

collateral duty. Expressions of interest due by March 4. 

To learn more, the EEO Commission has a brief description of 

mediation on its website.

Learn more in this DLA Today announcement

Virtual Suggestion Box

Have a question or concern weighing on your mind? 

Don’t forget the DLA Energy virtual suggestion box 

is always at your fingertips. 

You can find the link to the VSB on Energy’s 

eWorkplace homepage

Certified Mediator Training

Mark your calendars!

The application period for 2022-

2023 academic year DLA Foundation 

scholarships is Feb. 22-Apr. 4. 

Detailed guidance can be found on 

the DLA Foundation website along 

with application forms and complete 

eligibility criteria. Applications are 

judged on merit and financial need. Awards will be 

announced in June 2022.

DLA Foundation Scholarships

Nominations for the Society of 

American Indian Government 

Employees awards are due March 18. 

Current Department of Defense military 

service members or government employed 

veterans who are Native Americans and/or 

Alaskan Natives that have supported the DLA’s mission, whose 

attributes best epitomized the qualities and core values of their 

respective federal/military service and promoted a positive 

image of those in uniform are eligible. 

For details or more infomation on how to submit a package, 

contact DLA Energy EEO Director Adam Morrison. 

NOTE: Do not send nomination packages directly to SAIGE. Late 

submissions will not be accepted. 

SAIGE Awards Energy’s Acquisition 

Workforce Development & 

Intern Office hosted a 

Black History Celebration

with keynote speaker

MG(P) Charles Hamilton, 

Asst. Deputy Chief of Staff, 

Army G-4 and former DLA 

Troop Support Commander.

Read more in this DLA News story

To honor Black History Month, DLA is sharing stories of 

employees who are working to make a difference. 

• Learn more about DLA Energy Okinawa Deputy 

Operations Chief Jose Malonda

• Read an inspiring story about Eric Smith, current 

DLA Chief of Staff and former DLA Energy Deputy 

Commander

March 2: Coffee w/ Commander, GS-13 and below, 7:30am & 5pm

March 17 (new date!): Energy All Hands & Supervisor Town Hall 

March 22: Energy Hall of Fame, HQC Auditorium/virtual, 9:30am

March 23: Donuts w/ Deputy, GS-13 and below, time TBD

Great job DLA and DLA Energy! The 

2021 CFC campaign season officially 

ended Jan. 15. As an agency, you 

gave $275,658.46 in donations – just 

shy of the $300,000 goal. 

DLA Energy will be presented the CFC Chairperson’s award 

for raising $62,000 – the most funds of all of the J/D codes. 

A huge thank you to Army CPT Johnnie Hickson who served 

as Energy’s CFC Coordinator.

Plaques are planned for presentation March 30 in a hybrid 

ceremony in the Auditorium. Stay tuned for more details!

Energy earns CFC Chairperson’s Award

Prepare yourself for success! We all have a responsibility to 

stay on track and meet deadlines ... not only to show your 

career matters but also so performance awards can be 

allocated and distributed in a timely manner.

March 31: Performance Period Ends

April 8: Employee Input due in MyPerformance

April 29: Rating Officials recommend ratings

May 6: Higher Level Review Ratings due 

May 13: Senior Level Review Ratings due

May 18: HLRs Finalize Ratings in MyPerformance due 

May 31: Rating Officials Communicate Ratings to Employees 

DPMAP 2022 Deadlines