DLA News Archive

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on transformational year

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on employees' dedication to adapting to the U.S. European Command’s “new-normal” in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine allied territory and the corresponding U.S. government response.

Dec. 1, 2022

DLA Director recognizes DLA Distribution Europe employee

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Director, Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic, presented Oliver Eschenbach, DLA Distribution Europe employee, a coin Nov. 29, at DLA Europe and Africa in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

June 21, 2021

DLA Europe and Africa welcomes new commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Departing DLA Europe & Africa commander Army Col. Krista Hoffman relinquished command to Army Col. Faith Chamberlain in a virtual ceremony June 14.

Sept. 18, 2020

DLA Europe & Africa celebrates Air Force's 73rd birthday

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Service members and civilians with DLA Europe & Africa celebrated the Air Force’s 73rd birthday Sept. 18.

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.

June 16, 2020

DLA Europe & Africa runs, walks for Army's 245th birthday

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Members of the DLA Europe & Africa team in Kaiserslautern, Germany, ran and walked at least 2.45 miles this weekend to celebrate 245 years of the Army defending and protecting the United States.

May 15, 2020

DLA liaison to USAFE retires from Air Force

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lingens has served with DLA Europe & Africa since 2015 and retires from the Air Force after 26 years of service.

April 2, 2020

DLA Distribution Europe helps provide Red Cross comfort kits

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — As leaders worldwide declare “war” against COVID-19, DLA Distribution Europe supports the EUCOM effort against the pandemic.

Feb. 23, 2020

Distribution LNO is a DLA Europe & Africa “Hero of the Quarter”

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Wawrzyniak, liaison officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, is the regional Hero of the Quarter for second quarter fiscal year 2020

Nov. 27, 2019

DLA forward teams ensure warfighters receive Thanksgiving meals

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA employees have worked since the spring to ensure military service members throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East can enjoy turkey, sweet potatoes and pies for Thanksgiving.