In mid-November, Brig Gen Canlas visited the European Service 

Components and Energy equities in the region. As a career broadening 

opportunity, Quality Technical Directorate Deputy Director Steven 

Sturgeon and Engineering Environmental & Property Division Chief 

Kristen Olsen were selected to join him and attend the high-level 

engagements and site visits. 

After meeting up with DLA 

Energy Europe & Africa 

leadership – Commander Army 

LTC Benverren Fortune and 

Deputy Director Gary Parsons 

– their first stop was the Fuel 

Exchange Agreements Forum 

where Brig Gen Canlas gave 

opening remarks. 

He welcomed the 65 

military and civilian officials 

representing 13 countries from 

across Europe and thanked them for their collaboration and partnership 

to strengthen interoperability throughout the region. 

On Nov. 17, the Commander 

held a town hall with the region’s 

workforce to acknowledge their 

achievements and contributions to 

the warfighters and customers in 

the region.

During the trip, the leaders were 

scheduled to have office calls with 

DLA, AFRICOM J4, USAFE/AFAFRICA 

A4, and 21st Theater Sustainment 

Command seniore leaders. They plan to 

tour NATO Headquarters, DLA Energy 

fuel lab, Central Europe Pipeline System Control Center and Belgium 

Pipeline Organization. 

Visiting the European Region

(left) Europe & Africa LNO Maj Gared Bowers; 

QT Deputy Director Steven Sturgeon; and EEPD 

Chief Kristen Olsen. (right) Brig Gen Canlas and 

Europe & Africa Commander LTC Fortune.

Brig Gen Canlas coins Maj Jeffrey 

Marshall for his work and support of 

Operation Allies Welcome.

Brig Gen Canlas and LTC Fortune recognize 

“Energizers of the Month” Lysmariam 

Valladares-Pena and LT Duy Do.

ENERGY CONNECTION

 Happy Holidays to the entire Energy 

team across the globe. Tis the season of 

being thankful and helping each other. 

One way to give to others is through 

the Combined Federal Campaign. The 

DLA Energy CFC Team, led by Army CPT 

Johnnie Hickson, is doing an exceptional 

job keeping teammates informed of CFC 

events! As of Nov. 29, DLA Energy is leading 

all other directorates with almost $30,000 

in pledges with over 15 contributors opting 

for recurring payments. All members of the 

DLA Energy team have been contacted, 

and we are receiving great support from 

our four CFC volunteers: Michelle Groat, 

Monica Martin, Catherine Lynn, and Jessica 

Mayeaux.

 In addition to helping others, there is also 

an opportunity to help animals. Animal 

welfare is just one of the many CFC charities 

available. DLA Energy is hosting Animal 

Welfare as the CFC cause of the week from 

Dec. 6-10. Animal shelters and rescue groups 

play a vital role in our community. They 

work to reunite pets, provide temporary 

shelter, and find new homes for animals. 

They also conduct community outreach 

programs on pet care, animal behavior and 

overpopulation. 

 No matter the cause, employee donations 

help better thousands of charities around 

the world. This year marks 60 years of giving 

through CFC. Employees can celebrate 

by continuing the legacy of giving and 

pledging a $60 recurring gift at GiveCFC.

org, especially during the week their 

favorite cause is highlighted. Employees 

can contribute to a charity whose mission is 

important to them while helping to “Be the 

Face of Change.” 

 Together, we WILL make a difference

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER

Mr. Dave Kless

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Reconstitution Status:

Phase 0 - HPCON B 

Volume 1, Issue 23 December 6, 2021
Congratulations to the following DLA Energy 54th 

annual DLA Employee Recognition Award winners!

Field Grade Officer of the Year: 

Air Force Maj Charles Morton (Americas East)

Top 10 Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year:

Category B - Mr. William Kennedy (Japan) 

Leader of the Year:

Level 3- Mr. Sloane Struse (Middle East)

DLA Employee of the QTR:

Category B - Mr. Jaron Tyner (Americas)

The DLA Energy Americas team

earned the U.S. Army Quartermaster 

Corps Distinguished Unit Award! 

On Nov. 4, the Commandant of the 

United States Army Quartermaster 

School, Brig Gen Michelle Donahue, 

recognized the 2020 Distinguished 

Members and Units of the Corps virtually via Facebook. 

The Quartermaster Corps Honors Program was created to 

recognize outstanding individuals and units (both past 

and present) who have helped fulfill the Corps’ mission 

and have brought known credit to the Corps over the 

course of its long and proud history.

Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas

was recognized at a Veterans 

Day event at the Philippine 

Consulate in New York City, 

On Nov. 11, Canlas was 

presented with a recognition 

plaque for his achievements 

by Philippine Consul General 

Elmer Cato, accompanied by 

the Under Secretary of the Air 

Force, Hon. Gina Ortiz-Jones.

Members of the Facility Sustainment Directorate and 

DLA Energy Finance were recognized during an awards 

ceremony Nov. 9.

FY21 was a record year for FSD. In conjunction with the 

Military Services and Military Construction Agents, DLA 

Energy provided $902.6M for SRM contract awards for 

fuels infrastructure across the globe. This is the most 

money invested in a single year since DLA assumed the 

SRM mission in the mid-1990s. 

From left to right are: DLA employees are authorized time off for 

COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and side effects. 

Read the updated guidance and more details in this 

DLA Today Announcement

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Dec. 15: Virtual DLA Energy Holiday Party (details coming!)

Jan. 19: 54th DLA Employee Recognition ceremony

Feb. 17: The 2020 and 2021 DLA Energy Hall of Fame

Mark your calendars!

Don’t forget to verify and update your federal benefits! 

It’s time to check your elections for health, dental, 

vision, and flexible spending accounts. Open Season 

will continue through Dec. 13. All new elections 

will be effective Jan. 2 and employees will see the 

premium changes on their LES dated Jan. 21. 

Visit the DLA Open Season Central website for details. 

2021 Federal Benefits Open Season

Brig Gen Canlas

CAPT Hamilton (FSD)

Lance Giddens (FSD)

Alison Adams (FSD)

Darrell Brooks (FSD)

Jim Tyrrell (FSD)

Datoya Taylor (FSD)

Amanda Muscavage (FSD)

James Cooch (Finance)

Mike Glass (Finance)

Steve Gowin (FSD)

Aaron Kasgnoc (FSD)

Bill Coblentz (FSD)

Eric Wiedemann (FSD)

Mr. Kless

Time off for COVID-19 vaccinations