DLA Energy Korea hosted Petroleum Operations Orientation for 34 military and 

four civilian personnel across nine units representing Army, Air Force and three 

regional Energy commands across INDOPACOM from July 11-15.

The group learned more about quality assurance/surveillance, gauging and 

sampling, rail tank car/tank truck loading and discharge operations, and REPOL 

and POLCAP reporting procedures and the importance of accurate reports. 

Classroom instruction was augmented with hands-on operations including 

gauging bulk fuel storage tanks and receiving operations for nine rail tank 

cars and one tank truck. The students also observed DLA Energy Laboratory 

personnel performing receipt samples and testing. 

This training offered tenant units and the joint petroleum community 

networking opportunities to further collaborate and enhance interoperability for 

future exercises and operations across Energy regions in the Pacific. 

DLA Energy Korea plans to conduct this training at least twice a year to ensure 

both military and civilian personnel are familiar with DFSP and petroleum 

operations in Korea. 

Petroleum Operations Orientation in the Pacific

ENERGY CONNECTION

 Wow, it’s September already...where did 

the summer go? The good news is it’s football 

season. I can’t speak for you but know that I’m 

excited. I know many of you are working hard 

to close the FY22 books. While we’ve all been 

busy with demanding operations and reentry 

to the workplace, I want to say how grateful I 

am for your patience and perseverance. Thank 

you for navigating it all with grace and true 

professionalism. 

 Speaking of increased optempo, take some 

time to check in with yourself and others. 

September is National Suicide Prevention 

Month, which is a time to share resources and 

talk about ways to prevent suicide. According 

to 2020 CDC data, there were nearly two times 

as many suicides (45,979) in the U.S. as there 

were homicides (24,576). Suicide was the second 

leading cause of death among people ages of 

10-14 and 25-34, the third among ages 15-24, 

and the fourth for ages 35-44.

 Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is 

often preventable. As we are beginning to 

see more of one another, reach out and touch 

base with colleagues. Ask them how they’re 

doing. Individuals are more likely to feel less 

depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and 

more hopeful by after speaking to someone who 

listens without judgment.

 Add the Crisis Text Line to your phone – it 

could save a life later. Just text “HELLO” to 741741 

in the U.S. to be connected to a Crisis Counselor. 

Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 

24/7/365.

 This month, we also kick off National Hispanic 

Heritage Month and celebrate the American 

citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, 

Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South 

America. As we honor the contributions of these 

Americans, be reminded our multicultural global 

organization is fortunate to have a limitless pool 

of talent, ideas, viewpoints and opinions.

 As we charge into the Fall, take care of yourself, 

check in with others and reflect on your value to 

our society. 

A MESSAGE FROM 

THE DEPUTY 

COMMANDER 

Mr. Dave Kless

HQC/NCR COVID-19 Status: HPCON A

HQC Occupancy limited to <100%, social distancing highly recommended. 

Conference room normal seating restored.

Volume 2, Issue 17 September 12, 2022

Core Values: Leadership, Professionalism & Technical Knowledge through Dedication to Duty, Integrity, Ethics, Honor, Courage & Loyalty
What do DLA’s Core Values mean to you? 

“In my opinion, DLA’s core values are representative of 

an agency with high standards and strong fundamental 

beliefs. The core value that means the most to me is integrity 

because it requires that we continuously strive to live a life 

with a high moral code, while adhering to ethical principles 

and values. I emulate core values everyday by providing my 

peers, leadership, and customers excellent and respectable 

service/assistance and by my commitment to resolving 

issues and executing tasks with professionalism.”

 - Mrs. Radhiyah (Thea) Miller-Smith, 

 DLA Energy Utility Services Contract Specialist

Mark your calendars!

DLA Energy extends 

utility services 

partnership with Navy

The Department of 

Navy is extending its 

partnership with DLA 

Energy to privatize more 

government-owned 

utility systems on Navy 

installations nationwide.

Congratulations to the DLA Energy nominees for the 55th Annual 

DLA Employee Awards! DLA will announce winners in December.

Outstanding DLA Employees award nominees

Ms. Melissa Rodriguez, DLA Energy Americas West Quality Assurance 

Specialist, in category B (GS7-12 E7-E9/O1-O3)

Mr. Raymond W. Jure, DLA Energy Americas East Operations 

Management Specialist, in category C (GS13-15/WS O4-O6)

DLA Team Performance nominees

Small Team – Contracting Team: Fuel Redistribution Resulting from 

Permanent Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Closure (DLA Energy 

Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services) including Shedric Crump, 

Micherie Dougherty, Kirk Gamblin, Shane Banks, Ki Mun, Bruce 

DeSoto, and Richard Rines.

Large Team – DLA Energy FSII Response Team including:

55th Annual DLA Employee Awards

During the week of August 22, Brig Gen Canlas and Mr. Kless 

were in Hawaii to meet with key stakeholders to discuss the 

defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Among the 

many meetings, the leaders toured the Maersk Peary tanker 

with DLA Vice Director Mr. Brad Bunn and other VIPs. The 

Maersk Peary is one of three CONSOL capable ships under 

contract. The team also learned of the increased role of the 

Maersk Peary in the defuel operations of Red Hill. 

Sep. 12: Supervisory Committee Meeting,* 2:30pm

Sep. 13: Advisory and Integration Council Meeting,* 9am

Sep. 13: Culture Climate Committee Meeting,* 10am & 7pm

Sep. 20: Training Committee Meeting,* 11am

Sep. 21: Coffee with Commander, 7:30am & 5pm (military only)

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

interested in getting involved, contact DLAEnergyCAG@dla.mil. Brig Gen Canlas and Mr. 

Kless presented Josh Catlin 

with the Superior Civilian 

Performance Award Aug. 31. 

As the Deputy Director of 

Bulk Petroleum Products, 

Mr. Catlin was praised for his 

initiative, innovative ideas 

and ability to see the ‘big 

picture.’ He was recognized 

for his unique sensibility, analytical skills, logic and knowledge of the 

extensive bulk petroleum supply chain, which helped develop timely 

solutions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of on spec fuel was 

available to warfighters despite supply chain obstacles.

Congratulations to Josh Catlin

COL Raphael Heflin

Jason Exum

Gabriella Earhardt

Keith Sylvia

Erin Ralph

Josh Catlin

Sean Lucas

Callie Ettleson-Lake

James Forde

Maria Norfleet

Adam Gugelman

Eduardo Davila

Matt Padfield

Levi Wells

Anastasia Prado

Latasha McGee

LTC Chris Masson

Shona Lawrence

Gabriel Tarango

John Stublar

Joshua Zehler

Benjamin Beadles

Richard Dickson

Roger Sudtelgte

Michael Alessandro

Gary Simon

Deon Freeman

Christopher Ward

Shiloh Moore

Elysia Bowles-Charles

Nathan Nichols

Robert Stupca

Michael Carson

Leon Lucas

Michael van Dongen

Wayne Holland

Bryan Hill

Angela Phillips

Curtis Morgan

CDR Frank Kim

Tracy Keenan

Bowdoin Swenson

Camillia Young

Chris Christensen

Jennifer Bertone

Kevin Sessions

Michael Koury

Daniel Baniszewski

Richard Knapp

Lori Taylor

Cheng Yen

Sarah MacLean

Marcus Ortman

Jeffrey Harden

DLA Energy Europe & Africa “Energizer of the Month”

Ryan Lee 

As a new member in Inventory Management, 

Mr. Lee quickly adapted to the fast-paced, highdemand operations producing daily supply chain 

and demand reports along with other requests. 

He actively worked with the Contracting Office 

to resolve issues with the Direct Delivery Fuels 

supply chain throughout Germany. He also serves 

as alternate Responsible Person and Property Administrator for all 

the DFSP pipeline accounts.

JOB WELL DONE!