DLA News Archive

Tag: Civilian Deployment

Three women stand in front of an object covered in white shipping paper.

May 3, 2024

Deployment exposes DLA employee to warfighters’ needs, agency capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Logistics Operations employee recently got to witness the fruits of her hard work during a deployment to Wiesbaden, Germany, where she supported warfighters throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Two men pose for photo with Camp Lemonnier sign and Thanksgiving decor in background.

Nov. 30, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Father, son ‘home’ for the holidays on Djibouti deployment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While more than 7,000 miles away, and just in time for the holidays, DLA Land and Maritime’s Robert Cline feels as close to home as ever. The DLA Support Team – East Africa deputy commander is serving alongside his son, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Cline, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa.

Man in military gear standing in front of M777 howitzer.

Nov. 21, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Globe-trotting logistician teaches DLA deployers essentials of combat logistics

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With 26 years of military experience and several civilian deployments, DLA Supply/Logistics Instructor Gary “Shep” Shepherd is committed to sharing his vast knowledge and experience with others.

Defense Logistics Agency associates from DLA Europe and Africa and DLA Support Team – North pose for a group photo in Germany during a week-long Warfighter Always training symposium. Dawn Gettys, then-liaison officer for DST – North, and fellow DST – North members had the opportunity to attend the symposium during their six-month deployment to Poland October 2022 – March 2023.

May 31, 2023

Civilian deployers: Recent European assignment 'eye opening' for Land and Maritime associate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rewarding and humbling is how Dawn Gettys describes her experience with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Civilian Deployment Program. Gettys recently returned from Poland, where she served as a liaison officer for DLA Support Team – North from October 2022 – March 2023.

May 17, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Program fuels desire to serve, professional growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Nick Staufer began his career with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, it wasn’t a question of whether he would enter the ranks of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce – it was only a matter of when and where.

Two people in military OCP camouflaged uniforms stand with nine civilians in business casual attire holding a Guide-on DLA unit flag in front of a Army building.

April 18, 2023

Civilian deployers provide worldwide logistics support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the start of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Expeditionary Civilian Deployment Program in 2009, DLA Land and Maritime civilians have deployed across the globe ensuring the readiness, capability, capacity, and lethality of the nation’s warfighters.