DLA News Archive

April 3, 2025

DLA Energy employee recognized for superior support to the Warfighter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Todd McDowell, the DLA Energy Europe & Africa liaison officer with the United States Africa Command, distinguished himself through his exemplary service, leading to his selection as the USAFRICOM Inter-agency Partner of the Year.

July 13, 2023

Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

July 11, 2023

Commentary: Director visits form, enhance DLA Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Senior leader authority is most potent when exercised face-to-face. Put simply, things get done when the boss visits. It’s therefore not surprising the organizational history of Defense Logistics Agency Europe, now DLA Europe & Africa, can be told through DLA directors’ trips to the continent.

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.

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.

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.

Sept. 17, 2019

Navy Rear Adm. Stamatopoulos and Army Col. Krista Hoffman visit DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Peter G. Stamatopoulos, director of logistics, J4, U.S. European Command and Col. Krista Hoffman, Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa commander, attended the European Command Joint Logistics Board, hosted by CTF-67 and Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, in support of joint logistics planning Aug. 13 and 14 in

Sept. 6, 2017

Troop Support commander addresses workforce in Germany

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The commander of DLA Troop Support was in familiar territory when he addressed the workforce in Kaiserslautern, Germany Aug. 28. Col. Mark Simerly graduated from high school in Frankfurt and had two assignments in Germany.

Aug. 30, 2017

Burkholder recognized for achievements as director of Jacksonville distribution center

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Burkholder has been awarded the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award for his achievements while serving as director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, from August 2014 to August 2017.

May 18, 2017

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Europe and Africa commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Col. Ted Shinkle, incoming DLA Europe/Africa commander, visited DLA Distribution May 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution and DLA Europe/Africa collaborate to support United States European Command and United States Africa Command priorities.