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Tag: Germany

A military officer in uniform looks at a sample of fuel

June 28, 2021

New commander tours Europe and Africa fuel lab

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — One of five DLA Energy fuel laboratories worldwide, the Europe & Africa facility at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany tests around 2,000 fuel samples each year including routine quality surveillance, investigations of possible contamination as well as testing for secured fuels. DLA Energy Europe & Africa’s new commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune visited the lab to learn more about its capabilities and services June 10.

Dec. 17, 2019

German national employees recognized for 35 years of service

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Isolde Hart and Barbara Nagel, two host nation civilian employees who work for DLA in Kaiserslautern, Germany, were recognized for 35 years of service to the U.S. government.

Oct. 12, 2018

Visit to site of key World War I victory prompts reflection, appreciation

Nov. 11, 2018, marks not only Veterans Day but also the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Enterprise team recently visited the sites of the St. Mihiel Offensive — a key moment in the history of Europe and of the U.S. Army.

June 28, 2018

Sliman receives DMSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Col. Zorn T. Sliman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe from June 2016 to June 2018.

Sept. 6, 2017

Troop Support commander addresses workforce in Germany

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The commander of DLA Troop Support was in familiar territory when he addressed the workforce in Kaiserslautern, Germany Aug. 28. Col. Mark Simerly graduated from high school in Frankfurt and had two assignments in Germany.

Tanks filter fuel coming in through European pipe lines at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Long before being used, incoming fuel is filtered and stored in facilities across base in large tanks that can hold approximately one million gallons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Dec. 15, 2016

Fuels Airmen: the foundation of 86th AW’s mission

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Ramstein Air Base website — Technology is advancing every year. It keeps us warm during the winter, cooks our food, and ensures transportation gets us from point A to point B. But no matter how far we technologically advance, we will always need fuel.

Crimson Smith has been selected as DLA Distribution Europe deputy commander.

Aug. 9, 2016

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Crimson R. Smith has been selected as deputy commander of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

From left: Donald Liles, DLA liaison to U.S. Africa Command; Air Force Maj. Gen. James C. Vechery, AFRICOM director for logistics; and Army Col. Elizabeth Delbridge-Keough, commander of DLA Europe and Africa sign a three-year agreement to extend DLA support to AFRICOM in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 18, 2016.

March 15, 2016

DLA, AFRICOM extend partnership

Stuttgart, Germany — DLA and U.S. Africa Command in February signed a three-year agreement that outlines and extends DLA's support to the regional command.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch is greeted by Lanny Collums, DLA Energy Europe & Africa Quality Chief in Kaiserslautern, Germany, during a visit to the field activity Aug. 14. Photo by Navy Lt. Joseph Landon

Aug. 24, 2015

DLA director visits personnel, tours Europe and Africa regional command

Kaiserslautern, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch made a site visit to DLA Energy Europe & Africa headquarters in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Aug. 14 during a weeklong trip to the region.