DLA Europe And Africa News

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A jet gets ready for take off as an air traffic controller points the way

Aug. 9, 2023

New video highlights agency’s F-35 support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.

Navy officers pass the Defense Logistics Agency colors in a change of command ceremony.

Aug. 8, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Bahrain

BAHRAIN, Southwest Asia — Navy Cmdr. John A. Olabode took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain from outgoing Navy Capt. Jeretta R. Dillon, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8. Navy Capt. Marcus Jones, assistant chief of staff for logistics and infrastructure, with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, officiated the ceremony.

A man gives a presentation to a room full of people.

Aug. 7, 2023

Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.

Aug. 7, 2023

Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

Aug. 4, 2023

DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.

A group of interns put food items inside a e-rations container on an assembly line in a warehouse.

Aug. 4, 2023

DDJC successfully hosts summer internship program

TRACY, CA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, successfully implemented a student summer internship at the DDJC installation that started Mar. 1.

Leadership from DLA HQ and DLA Aviation went on site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19, to provide them a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.

Aug. 3, 2023

Aviation leadership tour Minot Air Force Base

RICHMOND, Va — Senior leadership from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate accompanied DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn on a site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19. The purpose of the visit was to provide senior DLA leadership a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.

Landing pads and equipment beside a ship

Aug. 3, 2023

DLA assesses future U.S. logistics needs for Indo-Pacific during Talisman Sabre

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ground, air and naval forces wrapping up Talisman Sabre in Australia this week gave DLA glimpses of how the agency might need to adjust supply and sustainment models to support troops at war in the Indo-Pacific region.

Aug. 2, 2023

DLA Distribution launches new command video

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is launching a new video, “DLA Distribution: Enabling Readiness,” August 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the DLA YouTube site. The video highlights the amazing DLA Distribution workforce, the true powerhouse driving storage and distribution excellence.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox held his first workforce town hall on July 27, 2023, in Philadelphia posing with a mock DLA "secret sauce," and Philadelphia Eagles hat and jersey.

Aug. 1, 2023

Col. Maddox holds first town hall as commander of DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox held his first workforce town hall on July 27, 2023, in Philadelphia.