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News | July 17, 2025

DLA Europe & Africa region changes command

By DLA Public Affairs

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.

The ceremony was officiated by Air Force Maj. Gen. David J. Sanford, director of DLA Logistics Operations and regional support commander. Over 125 guests from across the community attended the even.

The DLA Europe & Africa regional command supports seamless logistics and supply chain operations for U.S. and allied forces, directly supporting readiness and combat power projection throughout Europe and Africa.

A color guard stands at attention with flags, and the official party is standing in the background
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command The 86th Airlift Wing color guard posts the colors during the Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Col. Tracy Yates speaks in dress uniform behind a podium with the Defense Logistics Agency emblem
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command U.S. Army Col. Tracy Yates, incoming commander of Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, delivers her remarks during the change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Col. Adrian J. Sullivan speaks in dress uniform behind a podium with the Defense Logistics Agency emblem
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command Col. Adrian J. Sullivan, outgoing commander of Defence Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, thanks her staff, family, and regional partners during her farewell remarks at the change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Col. Adrian J. Sullivan and Col. Tracy Yates shake hands in profile
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command Outgoing commander Col. Adrian J. Sullivan and incoming commander Col. Tracy Yates share a final moment during the Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Maj. Gen. David Sanford and Col. Adrian J. Sullivan pose with a certificate between them
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support, and Col. Adrian J. Sullivan pose for a photo during the awards presentation before the DLA Europe and Africa change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Maj. Gen. David Sanford places the Defense Superior Service Medal on Col. Adrian J. Sullivan
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support, presents U.S. Army Col. Adrian J. Sullivan with the Defense Superior Service Medal before the DLA Europe and Africa change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
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
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director of Defence Logistics Agency, logistics operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support, passes the unit colors to U.S. Army Col. Tracy Yates, incoming commander of DLA Europe and Africa, during the change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Maj. Gen. David Sanford in dress uniform speaks from behind a podium with the DLA emblem
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director of Defense Logistics Agency, logistics operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support, thanks Col. Adrian J. Sullivan and her family for their support and leadership, and welcomes Col. Tracy Yates during the DLA Europe and Africa change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)
Col. Adrian J. Sullivan passes a flag with the unit colors to Maj. Gen. David Sanford
SLIDESHOW | images | DLA Europe & Africa Change of Command U.S. Army Col. Adrian J. Sullivan, outgoing commander of Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. David Sanford, director of DLA Logistics Operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support, during the change of command ceremony on July 11, 2025, at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Elisabeth Paqué)