In early January, Brig Gen Canlas had the opportunity to visit the Aerospace 

team in San Antonio, Texas. During his visit, he held an All Hands with about 20 

employees in person and over 50 additional listening on the phone. 

The Commander briefed the 

team on current operations, 

thanked them for their support 

during supply shortages and 

COVID pandemic challenges, and 

answered their questions.

A hot topic of conversation was 

the final construction of a new 

facility for employees. The team is expected to move in to the new state-of-the-art 

facility on JBSA-Lackland in late February. The facility has the latest energy efficient 

technologies incorporated into air conditioning, lighting, and insulation systems 

and makes maximum use of natural lighting. 

Read more and see pictures of building in this DLA News story

The Commander then presented coins to team members recognizing them for 

their outstanding contributions to the Aerospace and Finance missions:

The Aerospace Energy Customer Operations Cryogenic Surge Support team: 

McCoy Greer, CJ Hunter, Mike Hoodenpyle, Ken Thomas, Mike Blankenship, 

and Robert Gloria for identifying a source and managing transportation to get 

product to the customer in <90 days. McCoy Greer accepted the coin for the team. 

Patricia Dominguez (via phone) for being the contracting officer who awarded 

a cryo storage vessel contract, allowing DLA to meet liquid oxygen shortages, 

negotiating with a new vendor and expediting the process to mere weeks.

Russell Anthony, the Aerospace Energy facility manager, for his role in the 

construction of the new building and the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

Lisa Guzman, with DLA Finance Energy, for her role as Acting Chief for the 

Financial Settlement Branch maintaining heavy workloads while also working to 

reconcile aged Aerospace bills.

Aerospace Energy All Hands

Liza Guzman Russell Anthony McCoy Greer 

ENERGY CONNECTION

 As we dive into 2022, I’m excited and looking 

forward to tackling new projects. We have a lot 

on our plates but together, as a team, we can 

accomplish anything. 

 Congratulations to the DLA Energy 

Aerospace and Finance team on their new 

operations facility on Joint Base San AntonioLackland! The Commander hosted a ribbon 

cutting ceremony Jan. 7 welcoming the 104 

employees to their new workspace. The team 

is expected to begin moving in late February 

after IT equipment is installed. 

 In December, DLA Energy Americas 

attended the 23rd World Petroleum Congress 

in Houston. Considered the industry’s most 

prestigious event, the Congress is a catalyst 

for crucial conversations with key global 

leaders and helps DLA Energy gain a better 

understanding of the future of the Petroleum 

industry and its vulnerabilities. 

 To increase safety against COVID-19, a 

new Force Health Protection Guidance for 

protecting all personnel in DoD workplaces 

was signed Jan. 6, 2022. We are working 

to ensure sufficient COVID-19 test kits are 

purchased and disseminated to supervisors. 

Currently, there have been no changes or 

updates to the vaccine exemption guidance. 

The exemptions are currently under review, 

once the deciding official decides on each 

case, the employees will be notified, via a 

signed memo.

 With a continued focus on Red Hill, the 

TRANSCOM visit to DLA, and looking ahead to 

our Joint Petroleum Week currently scheduled 

for Feb. 7-11, it’s already clear that 2022 is 

shaping up to be challenging and exciting.

 Please accept Brig. Gen. Canlas and my 

thanks for your continued efforts and our 

heartfelt best wishes as we push forward into 

the future. 

 Be safe in all your endeavors.

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER

Mr. Dave Kless

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Status: HPCON C

Effective Jan. 3. Continue max telework with onsite staff limited to <25%, limit in-person 

events, all on-post food sales are grab-n-go with no indoor seating, face masks remain 

mandatory for everyone ages 2+ while inside any building regardless of vaccination 

status, and maintain social distancing.

Volume 2, Issue 1 January 18, 2022
On Jan. 6, in a ceremony steeped in military traditions and 

protocols, our Commander Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas presided over 

the graduation of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardians. 

Read more in this DLA News story

While on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, the Commander joined 

the trainees in the Airmen’s Run and tried out the virtual reality 

platform at the Enlisted Aircrew Center of Excellence. 

See photos on DLA Facebook Jan. 8 and 11 posts!

Remember to diligently mark, handle, store and destroy 

Controlled Unclassified Information. Learn more and find 

many helpful resources on this CUI eWorkplace page.

To help, each DLA MSC/regional command/directorate 

has a Critical Information List that can assist in identifying 

CUI. Here is the December 2021 DLA Energy CIL. 

DLA Hall of Fame

Jan. 19: Donuts with the Deputy, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET 

(INDOPACOM AOR) for Energy employees GS-13 and below

Feb. 3: Coffee with the Commander for military personnel, time TBD

Mar. 14: All Hands and Supervisors Town Hall

March 2022: The 2020/21 DLA Energy Hall of Fame. date TBD

Mark your calendars!

The DLA Wireless Device User Agreement requires certain 

guidelines be met to maintain a DLA issued cellular device. 

• You must actively use the device during a 60 

consecutive calendar day period.

• All DLA devices must be enrolled in a government 

managed Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, 

which was originally configured on your device.

Cellular service will be terminated if you do not check in or 

use data/voice services for 60 consecutive calendar days. 

You will also be required to return the device. 

Read more in this DLA Today Announcement

DLA issued cellular service

Is it CUI?

 On Jan. 17, we commemorated the birthday of 

civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., one of 

the most influential leaders in American history

Read the Director’s message: “Remember, 

Celebrate, Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off.”

“... I have a dream ...”

Congratulations to the newest DLA Hall of Fame inductees, 

bringing the total to 131 inductees since DLA’s 13th 

Director, Army Lt. Gen. Henry Glisson, established the 

tradition in 1998! 

This year, the DLA 2021 Hall of Fame inductees are: 

• Denise Canada, former DLA Aviation Supplier 

Operations technical quality senior advisor

• Christos Cosfol, former DLA Troop Support Deputy 

Director of Procurement Process Support

• Thomas Legeret, former DLA Disposition Services 

Director of Disposal Operations

• James McClaugherty, former DLA Land and Maritime 

Deputy Commander

• Stephen Sherman, former DLA Doc Services Director

Stay tuned for more information about 

the DLA Energy Hall of Fame this Spring!

Welcome to Anthony Maben, Jr., and Tracey Anderson, our new 

Agency Program Coordinators for Energy’s Government Travel 

Charge Card program.

Glynis Guest will assist the new APCs in their transition, but 

she will focus on the management and oversight of the DLA 

Energy Government Purchase Card program.

If you need GTCC support or have questions, email 

DLAEnergyGTCC@dla.mil. 

WELCOME 

WINTER WEATHER! Snow, freezing rain, high winds, icy temps, 

and other conditions can knock out heat/power and cause dangerous 

road conditions limiting access to medical or emergency services. 

Learn how to prepare in this DLA Today Message.