DLA News Archive

Nov. 5, 2021

WWII veteran’s grave rediscovered thanks to DLA Land and Maritime associate’s efforts

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime employee is generating a lot of buzz around the world this week. Army veteran and DLA Land and Maritime Customer Account Specialist Nathan Reynolds is being lauded across the globe for his instrumental efforts to rediscover the gravesite of World War II veteran Arthur Lewis and ensure the delivery of a proper gravestone marking his service. 

Nov. 3, 2021

DLA Logistics Operations director visits DDDE

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble Jr., the director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited DLA Distribution Europe and toured the facilities Oct. 20.

Oct. 21, 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa visits DDDE

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Col. Patrizia Dienhart-Stabile, the director of logistics for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe for a presentation and a tour of the facilities Oct. 7.

Oct. 13, 2021

86 LRS facilitates Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — “Out with the old, in with the new,” as the old saying goes. But where does all the “old” go? The answer is found within Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. They are responsible for processing equipment at the end of its life-cycle and assisting units with identifying equipment available for reutilization.

Oct. 7, 2021

Advance coordination smooths regional DODEA furniture swaps

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition offices recently helped DOD schoolhouses in Europe and Asia prepare for fall with assistance on large furniture disposal projects.

Oct. 4, 2021

Agency head visits K-town property disposal crew

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two Germany-based DLA Disposition Services employees were commended for their mission contributions Sept. 28.

Aug. 27, 2021

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Neil G. Flanagan joins the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team Aug. 30, to serve as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

June 29, 2021

New edition of The Rap features 2020 NCO of the Year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Penaflor, DLA's 2020 NCO of the Year, stars in the latest edition of The Rap talk show.

April 22, 2021

DLA Europe & Africa hosts 21st TSC deputy commander

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams, deputy commanding general for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany, for a tour and a DLA Europe & Africa brief April 8.

April 7, 2021

Europe and Africa haz waste specialists undeterred by pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA contracting officer representatives who oversee removal of millions of pounds of waste from dozens of countries annually have adapted their methods to overcome a global threat.