DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Headquarters

July 18, 2023

DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.

A graphic advertising the annual Feds feeds Families food donation program.

July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

A Navy officer hands an Army officer a flag.

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.

Boxes on a conveyor belt in a warehouse.

July 5, 2023

General supply analyst works into the night to ensure WMS success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Big changes can come with some hiccups. An unexpected issue in rolling out the new Warehouse Management System at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, could have disrupted customer orders if not for a dedicated Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Lt. Col. Eugene Chu, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Corps Logistics Support Element senior representative, briefs representatives from the U.S. Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency outside the V Corps headquarters in Poznan, Poland, June 21. The CLSE serves as a strategic liaison among the U.S. Army Materiel Command enterprise, Department of Defense agencies, the 405th AFSB and V Corps. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

June 29, 2023

405th AFSB’s CLSE helps deliver strategic level sustainment to V Corps, forces in Europe

POZNAN, Poland — With deployed forces in support of Europe during Russia’s unprovoked and unjust war in Ukraine, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Corps Logistics Support Element is busy experimenting with new ways of delivering strategic level sustainment to America’s V Corps.

A graphic about new deployable volunteer options with the Defense Logistics Agency.

June 29, 2023

New deployable volunteer group to expand DLA’s readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new volunteer opportunity is available for Defense Logistics Agency employees who think working in the field with warfighers sounds more exciting than a cubicle job with a predictable schedule. DLA is assembling a crew of 400 volunteers to deploy as situations arise around the world. Members will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to supplement DLA employees already on the ground.

June 27, 2023

DLA to undergo DOD quadrennial review

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DOD-led review will assess whether DLA meets its chartered mission efficiently and effectively. Possible focus areas include contingency demand planning, depot-level reparables and warehouse utilization.

Black and white image of man holding bars of soup in both hands.

June 21, 2023

Commentary: First agency director sketches, foretells growth in commodity management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Before his tour as first director of the Defense Supply Agency ended, Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara shared his ideas for improving military logistics with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.

June 21, 2023

“Lifeless” breakroom redone with regional Italian flair

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Massimo’s Bistro, named for a longtime local national agency employee at the Aviano site, opened to critical acclaim in May.