DLA News Archive

Jan. 27, 2023

NAVSUP, Army Logistics Leaders Continue Collaboration Efforts Aboard George H.W. Bush

MEDITERRANEAN SEA — Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella and the U.S. Army's 21st Theater Sustainment Command have been collaborating in recent years to develop and test contingency plans in the European Theater.

July 6, 2022

A change of leadership for DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe command leadership transferred as Army Lt. Col. Katie Dlugosz relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Kimberly Rembert in a change of command ceremony held July 6.

Sept. 7, 2021

DLA supports Operation Allies Welcome

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency is providing humanitarian assistance supplies in support of U.S. Northern Command’s Operation Allies Welcome, the mission to evacuate Afghan refugees as part of ongoing efforts across the federal government, now led by the Department of Homeland Security.

June 25, 2020

DLA Distribution Europe marks leadership change with ceremony

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Lt. Col Ackiss awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal For his accomplishments as commander.

May 6, 2020

DLA Distribution delivers Tyvek protective suits to Army units in Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army units throughout Europe are receiving Tyvek protective suits to be worn by employees disinfecting facilities and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Navy Reservists support DDDE theater retrograde mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reservists working this mission have had a direct impact to the DLA mission in Europe and have directly impacted Army Readiness across the European Command area of responsibility.

May 6, 2019

DLA Distribution employees respond during HAZMAT exercise in Germersheim

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Employees at DLA Distribution Europe conducted HAZMAT training at their main facility at the Germersheim Army Depot. The training took place as DDDE officials wait for German authorities to permit expansion of their HAZMAT storage capacity to support NATO and other military readiness requirements.

March 12, 2019

Distribution J9 Navy Reserve Team provides regional support to the European Command at DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s J9 Navy Reserve Team took over a massive effort in support of DLA Distribution Europe’s retrograde mission. The operation took place Jan. 6 to Feb. 2, 2019.   The purpose of the team’s effort was to help reduce retrograde backlog and return key readiness drivers to serviceable inventory. Army Lt. Col. Jonathan S. Ackiss,

March 4, 2019

Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs visits DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — The Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs, Dr. Linda Wittor, left, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 28. Her goals were to gain a greater understanding of the Germersheim Army Depot, the units and capabilities, and the depot’s impact to the region and local community. Martin Mendel, chief, warehousing division, DLA Distribution Europe,

Oct. 17, 2018

Globetrotting logistics champion Jerry Brown retires after 36 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kuwait, Guam, Italy, Bahrain, Turkey, Germany: Each poses its own unique logistics challenges and, during his storied career, Jerry “JB” Brown tackled them all.