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DLA Troop Support Future Operations Division Chief Mary Martin (right) stands next to Avery Hookey, a brewer at Iron Hill Brewery in Exton, Pa. Martin completed a three-week internship at the brewery to as part of a year and a half program in the science of brewing. Martin plans on brewing craft beer when she retires from Troop Support.

Aug. 27, 2021

Brewing up a retirement plan: a recipe for future success

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Future Operations Division Chief Mary Martin has been preparing for retirement during the pandemic, but not how you might think. On August 27, Martin receives a certificate culminating a year-and-a-half program in the science of brewing beer, a passion and post-retirement plan she intends on spending more time on in the future.

A group of soldiers dressed in civilian business casual attire stand in front of a low stage adorned with flags of the U.S., Defense Logistics Agency and military services.

Aug. 25, 2021

Army logisticians gain insight on DLA Troop Support processes, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Army logisticians supporting the 902nd Military Intelligence Group and National Security Agency gained insights on Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support services during a visit to the organization’s headquarters August 20, in Philadelphia.

An emergency responder in a reflective yellow coat stands in the foreground in a parking lot with a trailer in the background labeled "Community Emergency Response Team."

Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.

Carol Spacht, from the American Historical Theatre, portrayed Dora Lewis Philadelphia suffragist for the National Woman’s Party during a Women’s Equality Day event August 11, 2021. The event was hosted by the DLA Troop Support Equal Employment Opportunity Office and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support EEO Advisory Committees.

Aug. 17, 2021

Perseverance, resiliency key themes of DLA Troop Support Women’s Equality Day event

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees attended a virtual visit with “Dora Lewis,” Philadelphia suffragist for the National Woman’s Party during a Women’s Equality Day event August 11.

Drawing shows a distant view of the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, looking west, across the bend of the Schuylkill River.

Aug. 17, 2021

Supporting the Nation from the beginning

PHILADELPHIA — In October, the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 60th anniversary. But one of its major subordinate commands has been around for much longer, contributing over 200 years of warfighter and whole of government support to the agency’s great legacy. DLA Troop Support can trace its roots back to the early 1800s and the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal.

Members of the Surinamese Army, the Ministry of Health and National Coordination Center for Disaster Relief trainees pose in front of an assembled Mobile Hospital Package in Suriname during a ceremony July 23. The hospital, procured by DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain, was donated to the country through U.S. Southern Command's Humanitarian Assistance Program to assist with the pandemic.

Aug. 11, 2021

DLA, SOUTHCOM deliver mobile hospital to Suriname

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided a mobile hospital package to U.S. Southern Command, who officially donated it to the country of Suriname during a ceremony July 23 to assist in their COVID-19 relief efforts. The field hospital was procured by DLA Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain for the Department of Defense’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, or HAP, and is part of a multi-phase effort to assist Caribbean, Central American and South American nations in the pandemic.

A man in uniform smiles and kneels between four people, two on either side, as the ones closest replace the epaulets of a military dress uniform.

Aug. 10, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates promotion of Army Lt. Col. Nakamura

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the promotion of Army Lt. Col. Benjamin Nakamura during a ceremony in Philadelphia Aug. 6.

A group of four people in front of flags

Aug. 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates the retirement of four civilian employees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of four civilian employees during a ceremony July 29 in Philadelphia.