US Army in Europe hires a consultant to manage its staging facilities

The US Army in Europe and Africa has hired a German consulting firm to help operate its staging facilities. This means a private company will now manage the logistics for moving troops and equipment through these key locations.

This contract shows the US military's continued reliance on private contractors for core logistical functions, even in sensitive operational areas. It shifts some of the day-to-day management burden from military personnel to external experts. This trend has been visible across US military operations for decades, with private firms often filling gaps in specialized skills or capacity.