DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Troop Support

Outgoing DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley, right, DLA Commander Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic passes the unit colors to incoming DLA Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, signifying the change of command during a ceremony July 15 in Philadelphia.

June 16, 2023

Commander reflects fondly on time at DLA, wishes Troop Support continued success

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley completed his tenure as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander during a change of command ceremony on June 15 in Philadelphia.

DLA Distribution wishes Navy Cmdr. Eugene “Geno” Dawson, left, fair winds and following seas and welcomes Navy Cmdr. Benjamin “Ben” Muniz, as Commander, DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy!

June 16, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Benjamin “Ben” Muniz took command of Defense Logistics Agency Sigonella, Italy, from outgoing Navy Cmdr. Eugene “Geno” Dawson, during a change of command ceremony June 15. DLA Europe & Africa Commander, Col. Faith Chamberlain officiated the ceremony.

Locals tour mobile field clinics donated to aid in hurricane recovery in Honduras through the US Southern Command's humanitarian aide program. DLA Troop Support procured six mobile field clinics that were delivered in April.

June 12, 2023

DLA provides mobile field clinics to Honduras

PHILADELPHIA — To help restore medical infrastructure damaged by hurricanes, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain provided six mobile field clinics to Honduras through a US Southern Command humanitarian donation in April.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Shirley hosts his last town hall event for Troop Support employees in Philadelphia on May 6. Army BG Eric P. Shirley assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on June 17, 2021. Under his leadership, DLA Troop Support annually provides more than $19 billion worth of food, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, as well as industrial repair parts for America’s warfighters and other valued customers worldwide.

June 9, 2023

Brig. Gen. Shirley hosts last DLA Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Shirley hosted a town hall event for Troop Support employees in Philadelphia on June 6.

Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley with Carlos Deno, Steven Bollendorf, and Gary Pierce who are newly retired from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on May 31, 2023 in Philadelphia.

June 2, 2023

DLA Troop Support celebrates May retirees

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Carlos J. Deno Jr., Steven J. Bollendorf, and Gary T. Pierce on May 31, 2023. 

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 30 May in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

May 30, 2023

DLA Troop Support Subsistence hosts town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 30 May in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

A woman poses in front of an art installation.

May 23, 2023

Globetrotting EOQ winner serves warfighters where they are

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Italy-based Operations Supervisor Angela Sakryd enjoys the unique challenges that property disposal can bring.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks behind a lectern.

May 18, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa host Joint Logistics Ball

Kaiserslautern, Germany — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain hosted the 2nd Annual Joint Logistics Ball at Heidelberg Castle May 6, 2023.

A portrait of Thomas Daley on a DLA emblem background

May 12, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Thomas Daley

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thomas Daley, former deputy director of the subsistence supply chain at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.