DLA Troop Support News

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.”

June 21, 2024

‘More than a uniform,’ C&T provides first Space Force physical training uniform

PHILADELPHIA — New Space Force physical training gear is now available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores across the country to support nearly 1,000 Guardians.

June 7, 2024

Army logistician officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East changed hands June 7. Army Lt. Col. Eduardo Rivera assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa from Army Lt. Col. Fermin Gonzales Jr. during a change of command ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

June 3, 2024

Troop Support honors almost two centuries of service at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor five employees with almost two centuries of federal service, May 30, 2024. 

May 23, 2024

DLA Troop Support host 2024 Joint Subsistence Policy Board & Global Summit

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted the 2024 Joint Subsistence Policy Board and Subsistence Global Summit on May 14 and 15 in Philadelphia.

May 16, 2024

C&T employee receives local Federal Executive Board leadership award

PHILADELPHIA — An inventory management specialist in the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, received the Leadership Category award from the Federal Executive Board on May 14 at DLA Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia.