DLA Troop Support News

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Rodriguez, from Spring, Texas, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), organizes pharmacy medication on the floating accommodation facility, in Newport News, Virginia, May 17, 2022. A Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical team awarded a next generation pharmaceuticals prime vendor contract, on July 14, that will provide additional benefits to military customers and their dependents. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesus Aguiar)

July 29, 2022

Next generation pharmaceutical contract provides major benefits for military customers

PHILADELPHIA — A Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical team awarded a next generation pharmaceuticals prime vendor contract July 14 that will provide additional benefits to military customers and their dependents.

July 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna bids farewell to retiring commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Trent Conner, who commanded DDSP from June 2020 to July 2022, retired from active service after serving over 30 years.

July 7, 2022

Troop Support honors civilian retirees with more than 150 years of combined federal service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated more than 150 years of combined federal service during a retirement ceremony in Philadelphia June 30, honoring four civilian employees.

Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, symbolizing that Army Lt. Col. Fermin Gonzales Jr. has taken command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa during a ceremony June 17 in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

June 24, 2022

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

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Lt. Col. Fermin Gonzales Jr. assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa from Lt. Col. Tracy Yates during a change of command ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

June 16, 2022

DLA Troop Support flag room staff celebrates Flag Day at Betsy Ross House

PHILADELPHIA — To celebrate Flag Day, June 14, The DLA Troop Support Flag Room team demonstrated the making of the presidential flag to visitors at the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. The Flag Room is the sole producer of the presidential and vice presidential flags, and its staff are considered the “Betsy Ross of the 21st century,” for their patriotic flag making.

two civilian women pose in front of flags

June 8, 2022

Troop Support honors careers of two civilian employees at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony in their honor May 26.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley presents a certificate of appreciation to keynote speaker Randy Duque, deputy director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Community Relations Division, during the annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month event May 12.

May 23, 2022

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander event focuses on “advancing leaders through collaboration”

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support held an annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month event May 12 with guest speaker, Randy Duque, deputy director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Community Relations Division.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley addresses the workforce at a Town Hall meeting May 10. Shirley presented individual and team awards, reviewed organization accomplishments, and discussed the plan for employees to reenter the workplace.

May 23, 2022

Recognition, reentry, employee accomplishments highlighted at DLA Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley held a town hall meeting May 10, where he presented individual and team awards, recognized recent organizational accomplishments, and discussed employees’ reentry to the workplace after two years of mass telework.

Richard Ellis, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support deputy commander, was recognized for his 38 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony May 6.

May 17, 2022

Troop Support Deputy Commander retires after 38 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Richard Ellis, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support deputy commander, was recognized for his 38 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony May 6.

Beth McMaster, Medical supply chain deputy director, accepts the gold medal award for the supply chain’s COVID-19 relief efforts during the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government awards ceremony at the William J. Green Federal Building, Philadelphia, May 4, 2022. DLA Troop Support received one gold medal, one silver and three bronze during the event that recognized contributions of federal employees.

May 6, 2022

Troop Support wins big at federal awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support won five awards (one gold, one silver and three bronze) during the 2022 Philadelphia Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government Awards ceremony at the William J. Green Federal Building, Philadelphia, May 4.

Dominic Palommello, product services specialist, retired from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textile supply chain during a ceremony April 27, after 35 years of service.

May 3, 2022

DLA Troop Support celebrates civilian retirement after 35 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony April 27, for a Clothing and Textile supply chain employee with 35 years of federal service.

Two men in Army service dress speak to each other

May 2, 2022

Lessons in logistics, leadership, life: reflections of DLA Troop Support’s aide de camp

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support aide de camp to the commander, Army Captain Martin Hunt, was honored during a promotion ceremony May 2 in Philadelphia. The promotion of an ADC lieutenant to captain also signals a change in assignment. While preparing for his upcoming departure from the ADC role, Hunt shared his reflections and experiences at DLA Troop Support, as captured here by the DLA Troop Support Public Affairs team.

A sign reading "LBJ Tropical Medical Center" on a stone wall sits in the foreground of a photo of a building.

April 26, 2022

Medical team partners with federal agencies to provide COVID-19 support to island nations

PHILADELPHIA — In continued support of the U.S. and international partners’ fight against COVID-19, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over $800,000 in testing and treatment equipment to the Solomon Islands and American Samoa in April. DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain’s partnerships with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Department of Health and Human Services aided in the acquisition and ongoing delivery of more than 39,000 at-home tests and ten oxygen concentrators to help control the spread and effects of COVID-19.

April 25, 2022

DLA Troop Support spearheads military maternity uniform pilot program

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is spearheading a new military maternity uniform pilot program, along with the military services, to provide pregnant members uniforms at no cost.

April 14, 2022

Troops around the world observe Passover, Easter thanks to DLA Troop Support

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is making sure warfighters all over the world have the special religious items and food they need to mark the Passover and Easter holidays.