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July 16, 2020
C&T employees recognized for mission support during pandemic
PHILADELPHIA — As the Defense Logistics Agency continues supporting COVID-19 efforts across the globe, DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence recognized employees maintaining the mission and meeting new requirements June 30 during a virtual performance review. “Our warfighters and other customers have continued to be recipients of your dynamic support and superior service,” Lawrence told employees who’ve spent the past four months teleworking.
April 27, 2020
DLA buys cloth face masks to protect DOD employees against coronavirus
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is proactively procuring cloth face masks to protect Defense Department employees against the coronavirus. The agency began working with American manufacturers to award contracts for reusable, non-surgical, cloth face masks in various styles soon after DOD released guidance requiring people to wear cloth masks on DOD property, installations and facilities in early April.
Aug. 9, 2019
Logistics on location: CIIP clothes soldiers from head to toe
Fort Benning, Georgia — They say it’s "better at Benning," and at the Clothing Initial Issue Point at Fort Benning, Georgia, the 30th AG Reception Battalion partners with DLA to provide soldiers with the gear they need.
July 25, 2019
Troop Support contracting officer makes impact through process improvement
PHILADELPHIA — An unexpected opportunity to take a Lean Six Sigma training class jumpstarted a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support contracting officer’s process improvement acumen and organizational impact. Robert Fagan, a contracting officer with Clothing and Textiles’ heraldic team, led a continuous process improvement project with the potential to be replicated throughout the entire enterprise.
March 25, 2019
Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials
In support of Department of Defense priorities to restore military readiness and strengthen partnerships, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams addressed about 100 textile industry executives at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., March 19.
March 7, 2019
DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Division provides American-made athletic footwear to recruits.
March 1, 2019
Troop Support commander encourages open, candid dialogue with American clothing, textiles manufacturers
PHILADELPHIA — Warfighter support, strong partnerships and performance were key objectives of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s fiscal 2019 campaign plan, the commander discussed with American clothing and textiles manufacturers Feb. 27.
Jan. 15, 2019
A marathon of support: DLA provides new American-made athletic footwear
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 900 Air Force recruits were the first to receive new American-made athletic footwear early January, procured by Defense Logistics Agency as a result of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which mandated the Department of Defense to provide to enlistees the footwear upon their initial entry into the armed forces.
Dec. 12, 2018
DLA, services, clothing and textiles vendors ‘synchronize’ warfighter support
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — Synchronizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s warfighter support with industry and military service partners ensures readiness and lethality for future operations, DLA Troop Support’s commander said during a planning brief Nov. 28 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Nov. 6, 2018
C&T provides custom Marine coat for Medal of Honor ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles’ customer, supplier and technical quality teams worked together to ensure retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley received a custom Marine dress coat in time for the mid-October ceremony where he received the Medal of Honor.