DLA News Archive

Aug. 29, 2024

DLA Troop Support employee celebrated for four decades of service

PHILADELPHIA — While for some, 1984 brings back memories of paying $1.10 for a gallon of gas or listening to Michael Jackson’s latest album, “Thriller,” for one Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employee, that year began a four-decade career of federal service.

Aug. 9, 2024

Troop Support Leadership Forum returns onsite, focuses on team building

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Leadership Forum was held July 31 and Aug. 1, in Philadelphia. The purpose of this training was to empower leadership by understanding what tools can make their teams stronger, more resilient and increase productivity

July 30, 2024

Troop Support town hall focuses on importance of workforce, ‘People First! Warfighter Always!’

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership appreciation of the civilian workforce was the running theme of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall on July 24.

July 29, 2024

Collaboration, education key at Clothing and Textiles ‘A Day in the Life’ event

PHILADELPHIA — Educating fellow team members on their respective job roles highlighted the interconnectivity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles team during “A Day in the Life” event July 23.

July 25, 2024

Troop Support recognizes employees at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated employees’ accomplishments during the organization’s first in-person awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 17.

July 17, 2024

DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.

July 17, 2024

DLA Troop Support pharmacists monitor drug quality, inform public health policies

PHILADELPHIA — A team of pharmacists that procures medication for the Defense Department and federal partners is working to improve pharmaceutical safety and mitigate supply chain risks for globally manufactured drugs.

July 16, 2024

Troop Support Medical’s ECAT FY23-24 VA sales exceed $88 million using tailored support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain’s electronic catalog (ECAT) marked $88 million in support to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for fiscal year 2023.

June 28, 2024

DLA Troop Support “Pride Month” observance focuses on importance of acceptance

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partnered with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support to celebrate Pride Month on June 27.

June 21, 2024

DLA Troop Support Juneteenth observance focuses on history, equality

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partnered with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support to celebrate Juneteenth during an event June 18. Dr. Ashley Jordan, president, and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, served as the keynote speaker, highlighting the theme “Opportunity Freedom Celebrated.”