DLA Troop Support News

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 30 May in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

May 30, 2023

DLA Troop Support Subsistence hosts town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 30 May in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

A portrait of Thomas Daley on a DLA emblem background

May 12, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Thomas Daley

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thomas Daley, former deputy director of the subsistence supply chain at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment cultural improvement team pose with supply chain leadership during their kick-off event May 11.
The CIT focuses on improving the climate and culture of the workforce by developing events and programs to enrich the workplace.

May 11, 2023

Construction and Equipment’s cultural improvement team hosts a sweet kick-off event

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain’s cultural improvement team hosted its first in-person event since the pandemic May 10.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

May 11, 2023

DLA Troop Support wins inaugural Excellence in Government award

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the DLA Troop Support Equal Employment Opportunity Office and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) will host a program on, Wednesday May 10, 2023, from 1300-1400 in the Bldg 6 Auditorium. The Guest Speaker will be Mr. Cliff Akiyama, a licensed Pediatric Behavioral Specialist (LBS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who works with youth in the cross-sections of the juvenile justice and behavioral health systems. Mr. Akiyama also is a Commissioner on the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (MCAPAA), Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP), and Board Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) where he previously served as the President of the chapter.

May 11, 2023

Local city official shares family history during DLA Troop Support’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Equal Employment Office held an event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023 on May 10 in Philadelphia. 

Components of a Survivor Daily Ration set with a Defense Logistics Agency flag backdrop

May 4, 2023

DLA Troop Support creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA

PHILADELPHIA — Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s core response capabilities and is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters.

Holocaust survivor Peter Stern speaks about his experiences during the Defense Logisitics Agency Troop Support's Holocaust remembrance program on April 26.

May 3, 2023

Holocaust program focuses on Holocaust remembrance and empathy

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a Holocaust remembrance event on April 26 to honor the millions of people stripped of their human rights and killed during the events of World War II.

DLA graphic reads: Mental Health Awareness Month 2023

May 3, 2023

Employee Assistance Program provides mental health services for DLA Troop Support employees at no cost

PHILADELPHIA — Taking time to check in with your fellow colleagues is a major focus as National Mental Health Awareness Month begins.