DLA Europe And Africa News

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Aug. 5, 2025

Naples satcom materials get swift removal

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s Aviano-based property disposal team oversaw the July removal of more than 26,000 kilos of obsolete Navy communications equipment.

Aug. 5, 2025

Podcast series to increase data acumen training engagement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency’s human resources and information technology experts is expanding the agency’s current data acumen modules beyond traditional online training to a podcast.

Four people stand on stage in a cross formation. A tall man in a blue Air Force uniform stands with the blue DLA Flag. To his left is a man in a dark suit, to that man's left is a man in a Army dress uniform and to his left is a woman in a Navy dress white uniform. All stand on stage ready to participate in the traditional flag pass.

July 30, 2025

DSCC, DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime during a ceremony July 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, taking over from acting commander Kenneth Watson, who will continue in his role as deputy commander.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center, provides opening remarks during the Navy/DLA Service Integration Day in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 2, 2025.

July 30, 2025

Senior logisticians discuss Navy’s Combat Surge Ready initiative, supply chain

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Navy senior logisticians are working together to provide seamless logistical support by prioritizing requirements, overcoming supply chain challenges, and driving transformational change.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations Seth Green speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees about the State Department Logistics Framework and the support his organization receives from the agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 17, 2025.

July 29, 2025

Diplomat to logisticians: Diplomacy and logistics makes victories happen

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Diplomacy and military logistics may seem like distant cousins, but the nation was founded on this partnership, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations told Defense Logistics Agency employees July 17.

July 25, 2025

Excess equipment deployed in Texas flood response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Hard-hit communities conduct highwater rescues with MRAPs received through the agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office.

Photo of an Alpha receipt line for fuels distribution at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

July 25, 2025

DLA expands Supplier Pathway Program to guide new, existing suppliers across supply chains

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is introducing the latest iteration of its Supplier Pathway Program designed to help new and established suppliers to better understand how to do business with DLA across its supply chains. Latest updates include a general contracting pathway and a tailored supplier pathway for DLA Energy’s bulk petroleum portfolio.

Army Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez is named as the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

July 25, 2025

Casarez named next DLA senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez will be the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

July 18, 2025

Podcast Exclusive: L&M Acting Commander Kenneth Watson details tech data transformation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Acting Commander Kenneth Watson shared how the Agency is shifting to an automated technical data management system in a Fed Gov Today podcast released July 17.

Maj. Gen. David Sanford passes a flag with the unit colors to U.S. Army Col. Tracy Yates, with Col. Adrian J. Sullivan looking on in the background

July 17, 2025

DLA Europe & Africa region changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Tracy L. Yates assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa Regional Command from Army Col. Adrian J. Sullivan during a change of command ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 11.