DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Enterprisewide

Four people stand on stage during an awards ceremony.

Jan. 29, 2024

Employees, teams honored during DLA’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the accomplishments of its workforce during the 56th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters Jan. 25.

Jan. 26, 2024

Employees fill auditorium during DLA Energy All Hands

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The hallways, offices and cubicles across DLA Headquarters are once again full after a recent shift in DLA’s telework posture. In a setting reminiscent of pre-pandemic days, nearly 300 DLA Energy employees filled the DLA Headquarters auditorium during an All Hands on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 23.

Jan. 25, 2024

Major facility upgrade underway at Barstow property disposal hub

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The $24 million project will allow DLA Disposition Services personnel to support region warfighters from a single streamlined structure.

Two men look over equipment in an engineering shed.

Jan. 23, 2024

Environmentalist saves agency customer’s life

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Mike Lapine recently received the Superior Civilian Service Award for providing lifesaving response when a property turn-in customer’s heart stopped while dropping off excess material at a DLA facility in Germany in November.

An aerial photo of the Pentagon and surrounding buildings.

Jan. 19, 2024

DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons

WASHINGTON — Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.

Two side-by-side photos of an olive orchard and tractor, and then a burnt wasteland.

Jan. 18, 2024

Euro team rallies to support colleague’s orchard loss

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When a DLA employee-owned generational Sicilian farm was destroyed by wildfire, the DLA Disposition Services Europe and Africa region staff came together to help replace lost olive trees.

A graphic promoting January as National Blood Donor Month.

Jan. 17, 2024

Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?

A tracked vehicle with a snowplow sits on a flatbed trailer.

Jan. 16, 2024

Montana nabs surplus snowcat for backcountry rescues

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used military equipment “a game changer” for states’ ability to protect residents and manage public lands.

Jan. 12, 2024

More presence, purpose as DSCC welcomes workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The new year brought change to the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Thousands of associates filled offices, cafeterias and parking lots across the installation in the first week of January, mirroring pre-pandemic on-site population levels.

A Navy officer and a doctor speak in front of medical equipment in an office setting.

Jan. 11, 2024

Solomon Islands property donation to improve surgical care for citizens

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent U.S. Navy hospital ship visit to Guadalcanal included the DLA-assisted donation of cutting-edge medical equipment expected to improve health outcomes in the South Pacific.